Conference @2nd International Resource Recovery Conference
NY Blue Tech co-founder Klaus Lehn Christensen participated on the 2nd International Resource Recovery Conference by giving a workshop on "The Pathway to Establish the NY Blue Tech Hub".
For NY Blue Tech's establishment, the co-founding members of the network conducted a due diligence research study to identify the challenges of the NY water sector based on two studies:
Study 1 -- Columbia University, MPA-ESP Program, focused on: policy and funding
Study 2 -- NYU Tandon, Spike Fellowship, focused on: technology
Defined challenges & Opportunities unique to NYC water sector:
How to incentivize water tech business in NYC
Ensure supply of safe clean drinking water
Boost resilience in the face of severe weather events
Reduce negative environmental impacts
Create workforce development in the water sector via increased business activity
Strengthen communities through workforce development
NY Blue Tech’s research discovered the following key findings in technology and Innovation:
Integrated water management approach to counter fragmentation in the NY water sector
Align innovation efforts around key public policies & challenges
Key sectors:
Stormwater management
Wastewater management
Integrated water management will create clarity for investment
NY Blue Tech’s technology matrix:
