The University of La Laguna (ULL) plays a key role in the IDIWATER project through its research on the effects of desalinated water on agricultural soils.
The University of La Laguna (ULL) plays a key role in the IDIWATER project through its research on the effects of desalinated water on agricultural soils.
Mercedes Fernández-Couto Gómez has served as Managing Director of EMALSA since 2012. Holding a degree in Law, she has developed her professional career in the field of integrated water cycle management, promoting innovation, sustainability, and the continuous improvement of water supply and wastewater services in the Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) showcased at the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW 2026) the capabilities it has developed in brine valorization through the DESAL+ Living Lab.
The Group for the Research on Renewable Energy Systems of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, (GRRES-ULPGC), and EMALSA have developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of anticipating daily water demand in the operating environment of the Las Palmas III desalination plant.
In September 2025, the IDIWATER Acceleration Programme launched its open call, an initiative designed to support disruptive ideas and innovative solutions within the water sector.
