The Technological Consortium of Water (COTH2O) it's a synergestic network that, through collaborative work, promotes and catalyzes the development, scaling and transfer of technological solutions and innovations that contribute to reducing gaps in efficient and integrated management of water resources.
The technological solutions emerging from the collaborative work between the academia and companies aims to increase water efficiency and sustainability, as well as safely address water scarcity trought Chile.
Mission
To contribute significantly to the efficient use of the country’s water resources by generating scientific knowledge, technological solutions, innovation, technology transfer, and human capital development, with a direct impact on the productive sector and society.
Vision
To be a national leader as a leading scientific, technological, and innovation consortium in fields related to the management, efficiency, quality, and restoration of water resources in Chile.
Who makes up this collaborative network?
This network is compromised of University of Concepción in conjuction with Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Agriculture Research Institute INIA, UC Davis Chile Life Science Innovation Center, University of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins University and Diego Portales University. It also includes the participation of 20 companies from the agriculture, healthcare, engineering, technology, industrial, telecommunications, and water user organization sectors.
Representatives
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The councils, both strategic and technical, help us ensure we produce quality work that is conected to the reality of our society.
The executive committee, made up of representative from each institution, ensures the efficient functioning of this collaborative network.
The operational team, made up of management and the respective units, works every day to narrow the water gaps.
Work Team
51
PhD. Specialists
12
MSc. Specialists
19
Professionals
Projects Managers
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Associated Companies and Organizations
