Industrial waste water treatment technology
Expanding Hazardous Waste Water Treatment Technology in South-East Asia
Technology: Ultrafiltration Technology from the Netherlands
Industry: Hazardous Waste Water Treatment
Project Overview:
A Dutch company specializing in hazardous waste water treatment technology sought to expand its innovative solutions into South-East Asia, following an expansion into China. They approached BrightWise due to our team’s extensive knowledge of the Asian market and water sector.

Challenge:
The client needed to understand the market landscape in South-East Asia, identify potential partners, and secure funding to support their expansion efforts.

Business Intelligence
- Market Research: Conducted in-depth research on the targeted South-East Asian markets to analyze trends, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes.
- Feasibility Study: Developed a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the potential of the Dutch Ultrafiltration Technology in these markets.

Strategy Development
- Strategic Planning: Collaborated closely with the client to create a detailed strategic plan for market entry, including resource allocation, timelines, and key milestones.
- Partner Development and Matchmaking: Identified and connected the client with two reputable corporate partners in South-East Asia, both interested in conducting a proof of concept for the technology with subsequent investment opportunities.

Financing
- Grant Application Facilitation: Assisted in the successful application for a grant to conduct a feasibility study in the targeted market, ensuring the expansion had the necessary financial support.

Results
- Strategic Partnerships: Secured interest from two major corporate partners in South-East Asia for proof of concept projects.
- Grant Acquisition: Facilitated the acquisition of a grant to fund the feasibility study, providing financial support for the expansion of this SME.
- On-Track Expansion: Enabled the client to move forward with plans to expand their technology in collaboration with the partners introduced by BrightWise.

Ongoing Support
- Further Expansion: BrightWise is now assisting the client with expansion beyond the initial targeted market into other countries identified as top opportunities in the strategic planning phase.
Client Testimonials
CEO
Brightwise has successfully supported us in finding potential partners in our target market, scope out a proof of concept and obtained funding to make the investment study possible. With our small team, we’d never be able to run this project ourselves and are glad to have someone present in the local market. Nienke learned the ins and outs of our technology quickly and works like she it a part of our team.
CEO
BrightWise effectively found potential partners, scoped out a proof of concept, and secured funding for our investment study, making them an invaluable local presence. Nienke quickly grasped our technology and seamlessly integrated into our team.
CEO
BrightWise’s expertise in the Asian market and water technology was exactly what we needed. Their comprehensive approach, from market research to securing partnerships and funding, has set us on the path to success in South-East Asia. The team’s quick understanding of our technology and go-getter mentality has been crucial to the success of this project.