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Posted by BlueTech Research
on August 2, 2018
One of our obsessions at BlueTech, shared by many in the business world, is in analysing the secret of what makes companies succeed or fail. When the stall rate for early stage companies is so high, with so many falling into the so-called “Valley of Death” stage, how can we predict which water technology companies...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on July 9, 2018
BlueTech Research is an intelligence group that analyses the major drivers shaping the water sector, and interprets how they create opportunities for technologies and businesses in water. I would like to share with you some insight into how we think, and how we are approaching and analysing this sector. There are different kinds of...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on June 25, 2018
Technologies for wastewater treatment and plant optimisation were the winners of the Innovation Showcase at BlueTech Forum. The event attracted 200 delegates and took place in Vancouver, Canada on 7 June 2018. Aquacycl, which is based in California, won Best Technology Innovation for its bioelectrical treatment technology – BETT – which can directly convert sewage...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on June 14, 2018
Out of 7 innovative water tech companies that were chosen to present their technologies at the Innovation Pavilion at Aquatech China this year, the Judges have selected two companies to win the 3rd annual China BlueTech Awards. PowerTech Water, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, received the Most Innovative Technology award for their next-gen water purification technology based on INverted Capacitive deIONization...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on June 5, 2018
One of the most intuitive responses to try and address water scarcity is to become more water efficient and use (or lose) less water. This can run into one of the most widely-known paradoxes in environmental economics, the Jevons Paradox, which describes a situation where increased efficiency drives increased resource use. The Circular Economy may be the...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on May 4, 2018
The concept of ‘digital water’ is still more of a philosophy than a science, and can appear ethereal and nebulous at first glance. Recognizing that many sciences begin as philosophies, I looked to concepts such as the ‘ghost in the machine’ as a frame of reference to understand the opportunities presented by digital water. The...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on May 3, 2018
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO and founder of BlueTech Research and O2 Environmental, shares his insights on water innovation, pan-sector biotech, digital water, and advanced materials trends in his interview that appeared in the February 2018 issue of Water Report (click to enlarge).
Posted by BlueTech Research
on April 23, 2018
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO, BlueTech Research joined Travis Loop, WEF, in his podcast Words on Water and shared his thoughts on current water industry trends, water issues, circular economy, and the meaning of innovation. Travis: Hi Welcome to words on water, a podcast from the Water Environment Federation. This is Travis Loop, the host, and today...
Posted by BlueTech Research
on April 20, 2018
April 17th, 2018. The 3rd Annual China BlueTech™ Awards is proud to announce this year’s Finalists, who will travel to Aquatech China on May 31st to present their technology and get a chance to win one of the two prestigious awards for most Innovative Technology and Market Readiness. The 2018 China BlueTech™ Awards Finalists are...
