At the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026, WTC Mumbai Expands Global Partnerships in Blue Economy, Water Innovation and Sustainable Technologies
· Free Press Journal

“The Blue Economy and water security are emerging as critical areas for sustainable economic growth and international cooperation. India has considerable scope to benefit from global innovations in water management, clean technologies and sustainable industrial solutions. Our engagement in Rome has opened new avenues to connect Indian enterprises, particularly MSMEs, with international technology providers, investors and institutions,” said Ms. Priya Pansare, Senior Director – Trade, Investment & International Relations, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai, following a series of international engagements organised by UNIDO ITPO Italy in Rome.
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Ms. Pansare represented MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai during engagements held from September 28 to October 2, 2026, at the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026 and the UNIDO–WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026. The Forum brought together policymakers, international organisations, industry, academia, innovators and civil society to deliberate on water security, sustainable water management, technology and international cooperation.
During the panel discussion on “Advancing Blue Innovation: From UNIDO Projects to Global Solutions,” Ms. Pansare highlighted the opportunities emerging from India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which seeks to transform the country’s maritime ecosystem through large-scale investments in ports, shipping, shipbuilding, logistics, digitalisation and green technologies and emphasised that India’s expanding maritime infrastructure offers a significant platform for global Blue Economy innovators to test, localise and scale their solutions.
During the visit, Ms. Pansare interacted with innovators, international delegates and representatives of UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) network, with discussions covering technology transfer, investment promotion, entrepreneurship, sustainability and international business cooperation.
“Innovation acquires real economic value when it can move beyond demonstration and achieve commercial scale. Platforms such as these can play an important role in connecting innovative technologies with markets, capital and industry. WTC Mumbai can contribute by creating linkages between these global solutions and Indian enterprises seeking sustainable technologies and international partnerships,” Ms. Pansare observed.
A key highlight was the UNIDO–WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 Award Ceremony, which recognised six innovative solutions with the potential to advance a sustainable and inclusive Blue Economy. The innovators also presented their solutions during the session “Advancing Blue Innovation: From UNIDO Projects to Global Solutions,” enabling interaction with international institutions, businesses, investors and other stakeholders.
An important outcome of the Rome engagement was the Exchange of Letters between MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and UNIDO ITPO Bahrain, represented by Ms. Priya Pansare and Dr. Hashim S. Hussein, Head, UNIDO ITPO Bahrain.
“Our engagement with UNIDO ITPO Bahrain and the wider ITPO network can provide Indian businesses with valuable international connections for technology, investment and market access. We look forward to translating these institutional relationships into tangible opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs,” Ms. Pansare added.
The exchange will provide a platform to explore cooperation in entrepreneurship development, business matchmaking, investment promotion, technology collaboration and cross-border business opportunities. It will also strengthen WTC Mumbai’s engagement with the wider UNIDO ITPO network and creates opportunities to connect Indian businesses with international technologies, investment networks and sustainable business solutions.
