CEWS provides a platform for industry, government, and research organizations to collaborate on applied environmental and water challenges. Our partnership model focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and practical implementation, ensuring that solutions for water security, climate resilience, and pollution control are technically sound, economically viable, and aligned with national priorities like Saudi Vision 2030.
Partnership Offerings
Joint Applied Studies & Technical Reports
Co-developed studies addressing specific environmental and water challenges—such as industrial water optimization or emission reduction—through rigorous, data-driven analysis.
Technology & Solution Assessments
Evaluations of technology options, costs, and operational impacts for applications like advanced desalination, wastewater reuse, and pollution control systems.
Pilot & Demonstrator Projects
Design, execution, and evaluation of pilot concepts that test new environmental and water solutions in real-world industrial or urban settings.
Contract Research & Advisory
Targeted, confidential research and advisory support aligned with specific partner priorities, from water quality monitoring to circular economy feasibility studies.
Executive Seminars & Workshops
Tailored workshops and briefings for industry leaders and government officials on topics such as climate risk mapping, digital water systems, and circular economy design.
Student Projects & Internships
Industry-aligned capstone projects and student placements that support applied problem-solving while developing the next generation of environmental and water professionals.
How We Work with Partners
Problem Definition
Partners share a challenge, opportunity, or decision need related to water management, environmental protection, or climate resilience.
Scoping & Proposal Development
CEWS develops a clear scope, methodology, timeline, and deliverables aligned with the partner's objectives, leveraging our interdisciplinary expertise.
Agreement & Project Initiation
Collaboration is formalized through appropriate agreements, ensuring clear roles, intellectual property retention (PMU-led ownership), and data confidentiality.
Execution, Review & Validation
Work proceeds with regular check-ins, interim reviews, and joint validation of findings with the partner's technical experts.
Delivery & Implementation Support
Final outputs are delivered in decision-ready formats, including technical reports, decision-support tools, policy briefs, or pilot concepts, with support for next-step implementation.
Who We Partner With
Water and industrial companies
Government ministries and regulatory bodies
Public-sector agencies and national programs
Municipalities and urban development authorities
Research organizations and academic institutions
International partners and technology providers
Our Partnership Tiers
Strategic Partners (2-3 organizations)
Multi-year agreements with dedicated collaboration leads
Joint funding of major initiatives and flagship programs
Priority access to research outputs and co-authorship opportunities
Project Partners (5-7 organizations)
Specific project collaborations with defined deliverables and timelines
Cost-sharing arrangements and joint problem-solving
Direct engagement with CEWS research faculty and workforce
Associate Partners (Multiple organizations)
Information sharing and networking through workshops and events
Access to CEWS insights, technical reports, and publications
Opportunities to participate in training and capacity-building programs