{"id":27810,"date":"2026-07-20T14:35:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/?p=27810"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:12:29","slug":"abierta-la-consulta-preliminar-al-mercado-sobre-tratamiento-de-contaminantes-y-valorizacion-de-recursos-en-el-ciclo-del-agua-oportunidad-para-grupos-de-investigacion-de-la-umh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/en\/2026\/07\/20\/abierta-la-consulta-preliminar-al-mercado-sobre-tratamiento-de-contaminantes-y-valorizacion-de-recursos-en-el-ciclo-del-agua-oportunidad-para-grupos-de-investigacion-de-la-umh\/","title":{"rendered":"Preliminary Market Consultation Open on the Treatment of Pollutants and Resource Valorisation in the Water Cycle: An Opportunity for UMH Research Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aigueselx.com\/image\/layout_set_logo?img_id=7804819&amp;t=1784310952581\" alt=\"Logo Aig\u00fces d'Elx. Ir a inicio\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Aig\u00fces d&#8217;Elx Promotes a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) to Identify Innovative Solutions for Water Management. UMH Research Groups Can Submit Their Capabilities and Technologies Until 11 September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Aig\u00fces i Sanejament d&#8217;Elx, S.A. has launched a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) entitled \u201cAdvanced Treatment of Pollutants and Comprehensive Resource Valorisation in the Water Cycle\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative seeks to gather information from the R&amp;D&amp;I ecosystem to advance towards an integrated water management model based on the circular economy, resource recovery and environmental sustainability. The contributions received will serve as the basis for designing a future Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) tender.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is this relevant for UMH research groups?<\/strong><br \/>\nParticipation in this preparatory phase does not constitute a tender or grant preferential rights, but it represents a strategic opportunity for knowledge transfer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Influence on the future PPI: It allows the requirements of the future tender to be shaped towards solutions aligned with the capabilities and technologies developed at the university.<\/li>\n<li>Visibility and positioning: It showcases the group&#8217;s technological potential to the public administration and potential industrial partners.<\/li>\n<li>Networking: It facilitates connections with Aig\u00fces d&#8217;Elx and other companies in the water sector for future R&amp;D&amp;I projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technology Challenges<\/strong><br \/>\nComplete or partial proposals may be submitted addressing one or more of the following areas:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Advanced Treatment of Pollutants and Nutrient Recovery<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Removal or reduction of emerging pollutants (PFAS, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, heavy metals, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Nitrogen and phosphorus recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Improved process control and monitoring in existing wastewater treatment plants through separation technologies, membranes, advanced oxidation, artificial intelligence or advanced control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Treatment and Valorisation of Wastewater Sludge<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technologies for decontaminating, stabilising and valorising sludge.<\/li>\n<li>Production of high-value-added products (biofertilisers, hydrochar, carbon-based materials, chemicals, energy, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Reduction of environmental impact with a zero-waste target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Capture, Management and Valorisation of Solid Waste in Sanitation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early capture of wet wipes and other non-degradable waste.<\/li>\n<li>Reduction of operational incidents and maintenance costs.<\/li>\n<li>Valorisation of waste currently sent to landfill by transforming it into new materials or products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scientific and Technological Areas of Interest<\/strong><br \/>\nThis call directly addresses areas of expertise present at UMH, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water technologies, wastewater treatment, environmental engineering and chemistry.<\/li>\n<li>Circular economy, waste management and microbial biotechnology.<\/li>\n<li>Analytical chemistry and emerging pollutants.<\/li>\n<li>Modelling, process optimisation, advanced materials and membranes.<\/li>\n<li>Sensors, automation, monitoring, AI, data science and digital twins.<\/li>\n<li>Electrochemical processes and advanced oxidation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Information About the Call<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Funding body: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aigueselx.com\/\">Aig\u00fces i Sanejament d&#8217;Elx, S.A<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Application deadline: <strong>Until 11 September 2026 at 1:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Participants: Universities, research centres, technology centres and companies (individually or in collaboration). Multiple proposals per entity are permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Funding: As this is a preparatory consultation phase, this stage does not involve any financial allocation or scored evaluation of proposals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Documentation and Support from the Knowledge Transfer Service<\/strong><br \/>\nTo facilitate participation by UMH researchers, the full terms and conditions, FAQ guide and call infographic are available for download in this same post.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/DOC20260709125528Bases-CPM.pdf\">TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PRELIMINARY MARKET CONSULTATION (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/DOC20260709121502Anexo-I_Reto.pdf\">DESCRIPTION OF THE CHALLENGES (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/DOC20260709121514Anexo-II_Formulario-de-participacion.docx\">PARTICIPATION FORM (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/DOC20260709121534Anexo-III_Preguntas-Frecuentes.pdf\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/DOC20260709121547Anexo-IV_Formulario-Consultas.docx\">CONSULTATION FORM (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For any queries or support in preparing your proposal, you can contact the UMH Knowledge Transfer Service:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Project Manager: Noelia Rodr\u00edguez<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nrodriguez@umh.es\">nrodriguez@umh.es<\/a> \/ <a href=\"mailto:transferencia@umh.es\">transferencia@umh.es<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Telephone: Ext. 2647<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Website: transferencia.umh.es<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/INFOGRAFIA-JPG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"653\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/INFOGRAFIA-JPG.jpg 653w, https:\/\/transferencia.umh.es\/files\/2026\/07\/INFOGRAFIA-JPG-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAig\u00fces d&#8217;Elx Promotes a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) to Identify Innovative Solutions for Water Management. 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