Aquaspace Finland, a consortium led by Sitowise with partners from the University of Turku, Aalto University, the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI), and the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), has been selected among the top five in the PCP WISE pre-commercial procurement competition. The work focuses on intelligent water management solutions that help different end users across Europe to anticipate and manage climate-related risks such as floods and droughts.
Selected for Phase 1: Aquaspace Finland
This consortium brings together expertise from several Digital Waters (DIWA) Flagship organizations, and it was selected as one of the top five solution proposals for PCP WISE Phase 1. The solution under development aligns well with several of DIWA’s long-term goals.
The research and development work particularly highlights the use of satellite-based Earth and environmental observation data, which could enable improved monitoring and mitigation of different water-related risks across Europe. The solution is intended to support a wide range of end users, from public authorities and city planners to water utilities, emergency services, farmers, and land managers.
“Aquaspace Finland’s success in PCP WISE is an excellent example of the strength of the DIWA Flagship ecosystem. It shows how collaboration between our partner organizations can generate not only scientifically strong results, but also solutions with clear application potential and market relevance. DIWA is turning shared research excellence into tested innovations, practical services, and long-term business opportunities in intelligent water management and climate resilience,” says Petteri Alho, Vice Director of the DIWA Flagship.
“Success in the extremely competitive European PCP WISE tender is a great demonstration of the strong collaboration and expertise within Finland’s business and research communities. The project’s goal of strengthening preparedness for climate change and society’s resilience fits perfectly with Sitowise’s strategy. PCP WISE represents exactly the kind of technical and digital collaboration that helps build a more sustainable and reliable society,” explains Jouni Rantanen, Business Development Manager for Digital Consulting at Sitowise.
Next steps: three-phase PCP process
PCP WISE is divided into three distinct development stages. In Phase 1, the five selected consortia receive €300,000 in funding for initial concept development. Phase 1 is scheduled to end by the end of June 2026, after which the consortia will compete for a place in Phase 2.
In Phase 2, three consortia will be selected to continue the development work, and each is eligible for up to €2.4 million in development funding. In Phase 3, the top two consortia will receive €1.5 million to finalize their product. After Phase 3, the product IPR will remain with the winning consortium, opening opportunities to create Europe‑wide business in the sector. The PCP process is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
This publication is part of the PCP WISE project that has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme.
Read more: pcp-wise.eu
