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Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?

A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

• You will develop expertise in international cooperation, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• You will learn about Nature based Solutions or climate adaptation.
• You will learn and deepen your understanding of the Dutch water sector, gaining insights into key stakeholders, organizations, water issues, and existing business opportunities.
• You will increase your networking and presentation abilities through pitch and poster
• You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals
• You will immerse yourself in the City of Groningen and surroundings during the team building activities and stay (exact locations TBC) exploring water-related sites and engaging with local water professionals
• You will join a tailored seminar on Nature based Solutions for Climate Adaptation, incl. Wetskills Finals & Awarding Ceremony
• Upon program completion, receive a certificate of participation, officially joining the ranks of over 1600 Wetskills Alumni.

More information
For additional information regarding participation and other details, please contact Marcel Rompelman (marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com) or Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com).

Registration

Deadline for registrations: 7 September 2026
We are looking for the both local and international participants to join this programme. Register before the deadline, and we will directly let you know if you can join.  After this date, some spots might still be available, so stay tuned for the opportunities.

Who can apply?
Any Young Water Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year), Master or PhD students and recent graduates with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork from Spain, Europe and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.

How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.

Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).

Costs
The participation fee for the Wetskills program is € 495* (excl. VAT, applicable only in Europe). This fee covers accommodation (in a hostel, with shared rooms), team-building activities, some of the lunches and dinners, field trips, workshops, and working facilities. Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation), meals on working days, and other personal costs.

Local participants, who already have accommodation in Groningen (or can travel daily), will pay € 50 (excl. VAT, applicable only in Europe) for the Wetskills participation.

Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers, utilizing resources like mobility funds, travel allowances, training budgets, etc.

Event Cases

Wetskills Foundation and partners invite businesses, governments, knowledge institutes and NGOs to formulate one of the Challenges – for this event or another event – and support the Wetskills programme. Join us in this great next experience! Read more information in:

• Leaflet (under development)
• ToR – Wetskills Case Ownership

For more information contact Johan Oost (Wetskills Foundation, johan.oost@wetskills.com).

Event Partners