Water | Science | Future!
KWB stands for applied science and innovation. We are resolute in addressing crucial future issues including climate change, water crises, digitalisation, sector coupling, urbanisation and smart city with dedicated research, practical solutions and inventive services.
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Join us in shaping the future of KWB as our new managing director! Together with our shareholders - Technologiestiftung Berlin, Berliner Wasserbetriebe, and Berlinwasser Holding - you will lead the way in developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that will secure our sustainable position in the industry. Find out more!
BLUE PLANET 2023 - Register now!
Register now for the BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues on November 8th, 2023! The highly esteemed online conference brings together international experts from research, business, and politics in the field of innovative water management. This year’s edition focuses on the Circular Water Economy. Find out more here.
The KWB team wishes you a great summer!
The KWB team went on a wonderful summer trip to the Spreewald with rangers from the Bundesverband Naturwacht e.V. We wish everyone a wonderful summer! Click here for more photos.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Jekel is our new Managing Director
Since 01.06.2023 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Jekel is our new Interim Managing Director. Find out more.
SEMAplus in Lausanne
The City of Lausanne is taking a big leap into the future of water management with the introduction of SEMAplus. Our innovative tool for forecasting the deterioration of sewer and water networks is already in use in Berlin. Learn more about SEMAplus in Lausanne.
Resilience in the Smart City
How resilient and adaptable are our cities and regions? How can digital solutions help communities better adapt to ever-changing environmental conditions? Find out more in our new publication "Resilience in the Smart City," which we co-authored with the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) as part of the research accompanying the Smart City pilot projects.
Apply now!
Join us in shaping the future of KWB as our new managing director! Together with our shareholders - Technologiestiftung Berlin, Berliner Wasserbetriebe, and Berlinwasser Holding - you will lead the way in developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that will secure our sustainable position in the industry. Find out more!
Our Vision
Our expertise in applied research and practical solutions guarantees the sustainable management of the urban water cycle and a conscious approach to protecting our environment.
Our Mission
Thinking ahead
We tackle the urgent issues related to urban water management. These include responding to climate change, safeguarding the environment and resources, and embracing digitalization. We achieve this by conducting thorough and practical research that generates innovative knowledge. Our work is inventive, grounded in solid scientific principles, and constantly pushing boundaries.
Sharing knowledge
We have strong collaborations with national and international partners in science, business, and administration. We operate independently and connect key players, stakeholders, and organizations in the water sector and beyond. By sharing our extensive knowledge and effectively communicating it, we aim to raise awareness about the vital significance of water.
Driving change
Our work, ideas, and solutions have a profound impact on society. The knowledge we share encourages open dialogue and empowers people to make informed decisions. Together, we are shaping a positive future.