About EIT Water

EIT Water is Europe's innovation community for water, marine and maritime systems. It connects industry, innovators, researchers, educators and policymakers to tackle the most urgent water challenges from scarcity, drought and flooding to pollution and ecosystem decline. EIT Water is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

Founded in 2026, EIT Water has eight regional hubs across Europe and a mandate to deliver systemic innovation from source to sea. EIT Water is now establishing the governance structures that will guide its first Strategic Agenda and long-term impact.

Regional Hub Manager West - Antwerp, Belgium

The Regional Hub Manager is EIT Water's senior representative and business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for the West region, covering Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. As the primary regional point of contact, the role builds and mobilises the regional Member, partner and participant community, connecting West European stakeholders to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes.

The role focuses on strengthening regional opportunities across the water, marine and maritime sectors, with particular relevance to water circularity and reuse, coastal protection and nature-based solutions, sustainable aquaculture and blue biotech, clean shipping and smart maritime innovation, and offshore renewable energy and multi-use platforms. Based in Antwerp within Blue Cluster Belgium, the role leverages the region's strong port and coastal city ecosystems, maritime innovation networks, research capabilities and industry engagement to build cross-border collaboration and accelerate innovation, business creation and skills development.

Working for EIT Water centrally while operating alongside the regional host organisation, the role requires strong commercial, entrepreneurial and diplomatic capabilities to connect regional priorities and opportunities with European-level impact.

How to Apply

Further information can be found at https://perrettlaver.com/eit-water-regional-hub-managers-recruitment/ and applications should be submitted via by 12pm CET Wednesday 25th November and should include a current CV and a cover letter setting out your interest and relevant experience.

The appointment process is led by Perrett Laver on behalf of EIT Water. For questions about the process, please contact Dr Ismail Makroum Ismail.Makroum@perrettlaver.com .

EIT Water is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. This activity is co-funded by the European Union. EIT Water is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications without discrimination on any grounds. EIT Water is an established Danish Association based in Aarhus.