Institutional development · University–industry collaboration · Brazil
UFRJ and Águas do Rio discuss research partnership on sanitation and water management
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and the concession company Águas do Rio met to examine possible cooperation on research and innovation projects.
Why it matters: UFRJ and Águas do Rio are the two parties weighing cooperation in sanitation, water resources management and environmental recovery.
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) said it was discussing a partnership with Águas do Rio for research and innovation projects.
According to UFRJ, a meeting brought together representatives of the university and the concession company to examine options for cooperation.
The university reported that the areas considered were sanitation, the management of water resources and environmental recovery.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The talks involve UFRJ and Águas do Rio; if they lead to a partnership, the cooperation would cover sanitation, water resources management and environmental recovery.
