Fragmented expertise
Specialists are available, but not always visible or connected at the right moment.
Dutch water experts, connected for international impact.
Dutch Water Management International
Collective Dutch Expertise, Global Water Impact.
DWMI is a non-profit foundation and practical platform for independent Dutch water professionals and small specialist firms. We help members share international opportunities, form strong consortia and deliver integrated water projects worldwide.
The challenge
Independent specialists and small firms in the water domain often have strong niche expertise, senior experience and valuable international networks. But they also face limited visibility, limited acquisition capacity and limited reach in larger international markets.
Complex tenders require speed, breadth and credible teams. Many opportunities therefore go to large consultancies, while a focused consortium of independent experts could often provide a better, more flexible and more senior solution.
Limited tender capacity
Deadlines are short and international opportunities require fast team formation.
Missed collective value
Strong individual expertise does not automatically translate into shared international dealflow.
The DWMI answer
DWMI operates a simple, focused online platform where members share opportunities, form consortia and coordinate international assignments in the integrated water sector.
The goal is practical collaboration: clear leads, clear ownership, clear roles and strong proposals. DWMI is not designed as a talk shop, but as a professional structure for shared dealflow and delivery.
●Non-profit foundation
●Member-based platform
●Clear opportunity workflow
●Consortium building
●Knowledge sharing
●Cost recovery model
A shared opportunity board
The core of DWMI is a shared opportunity board with clear ownership, confidentiality options and credit rules. Members can post leads, indicate required expertise, assemble teams and coordinate bids.
Standard opportunity fields
Client and country
Link and deadline
Required expertise
Lead owner
Document status
NDA yes/no
Desired roles
Go/no-go date
1
Post
A member posts an opportunity.
2
Respond
Interested members respond with role, effort and availability.
3
Assemble
The lead owner assembles the team and coordinates the bid.
4
Support
Templates, guidance and monthly knowledge sessions support efficient proposal development.
Core expertise areas
DWMI brings together expertise across the integrated water sector. Members may work individually or combine disciplines in tailored project teams.
Water and soil-led planning
Stress tests and risk analysis
Coastal and morphodynamics
Urban water management
Nature-based solutions
WASH
Governance and institutional strengthening
Asset management and O&M
Data, GIS and modelling
Flood risk management
Urban resilience
Food security and water supply
Early warning and hydro-informatics
Climate adaptation
Capacity building and training
Value for members
✓Direct access to relevant international leads.
✓Clear member profiles and references to increase visibility.
✓Fast consortium building across disciplines and borders.
✓Practical learning by pairing juniors with seniors.
✓Lower acquisition effort through shared dealflow.
✓A professional collective identity without losing independence.
Simple membership model
DWMI uses a lean financial model. The purpose is cost recovery and reinvestment into the platform, guidance and shared resources.
Annual membership
€100
Per member, kept deliberately modest to support participation by independent professionals and small specialist firms.
Success fee
1–2%
To DWMI when a team formed via the platform wins and executes a project.
Financial principle
Cost recovery only
Any surplus is reinvested into the platform, guidance, templates and community support.
Governance and rules
DWMI is structured as a non-profit foundation. It is governed by a small board and supported by a light advisory circle of members. The platform depends on trust, transparency and professional conduct.
Transparency on lead ownership and team roles.
Confidentiality per opportunity, with NDA where needed.
Clear agreements on IP, references and client communication.
No price-fixing or market allocation.
Teaming and knowledge sharing only.
Fair split of proposal costs and success fees per team agreement.
Baseline documents
Statutes
Internal Regulations
Code of Conduct
Privacy and Data Processing Agreement
NDA template
Partnership and subcontract templates
Tender logbook
Board
DWMI is guided by a small board that safeguards the mission, professional quality and collaborative character of the platform.
RS
Rob Steijn
Board member
Rob contributes experience in international water management, integrated water resources management and strategic project development.
BA
Bas Agerbeek
Board member
Bas contributes expertise in flood risk management, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, spatial planning, climate adaptation and international water assignments.
LO
Lukas Oosterbaan
Board member
Lukas contributes experience in professional networks, organisational development and international collaboration in the water sector.
Roadmap
Pilot 2025
- Q3: recruit founding members, populate 50–100 profiles and test the opportunity format.
- Q4: launch event, monthly sessions and 5–10 joint submissions.
- Track three KPIs: posted leads per month, formed consortia and bid hit-rate.
Scale-up 2026
- Regional hubs and theme channels.
- Integrations for document handling and light CRM workflows.
- Further development of templates, member guidance and knowledge sessions.
- 1Register your interest and receive an invitation to the platform.
- 2Complete your profile and upload a few reference cases.
- 3Join the launch event.
- 4Post your first opportunity or join an existing tender team.
- 5Attend monthly sessions and help grow the shared dealflow.
Contact DWMI
Interested in joining DWMI, exploring a partnership or discussing an international water opportunity? Get in touch.
Independent specialists. Integrated water solutions.