Markets are rapidly changing due to the globalization processes. For achieving and sustaining the competitive edge, companies must focus on new concepts in the research and development. New opportunities are requiring more investments in the area of science and technology.

One of the important goals of the European Union is to increase the economic growth within the globalization processes. The strategic agenda was made to emphasize the improvements in competitive advantages through investments in knowledge, entrepreneurship, research and innovation.

Slovenian water technology platform (tpvode) followed the European initiative and was established as a network of companies, institutes and universities to develop a strategic research agenda with the investment plan.

The purpose of tpvode is to develop new innovative approaches for sustainable development in order to improve Slovenian presence in the global markets. Combination of mutual investments in the public and private sector is the foundation for a successful partnership on the national and international levels.