Blue Economy Mikkeli (BEM) is an international centre of excellence focusing on water expertise, especially the circular economy of the water supply. Testing and piloting facilities have been designed in connection with the Mikkeli wastewater treatment plant specifically for this purpose. This unique RDI environment enables a diverse range of RDI and production activities for companies utilising a genuine wastewater treatment plant environment.
BEM – Europe’s most advanced industrial-scale centre of excellence in water technology
The BEM Centre of Excellence’s services are intended for researching, developing, and testing circular economy solutions for water treatment and water supply. In addition to its wide range of equipment environments and connection options, BEM is developing ICT architecture to support its operations and offer comprehensive opportunities to utilise data and connections to various systems operated by the authorities.
Services from the Centre of Excellence
The Blue Economy Mikkeli Centre of Excellence offers commercial, testing, and educational services.
RDI environments
The BEM Centre of Excellence includes several different RDI environments, some of which are located outside the wastewater treatment plant.
Company support services
The BEM Centre of Excellence brings together and provides companies in the water sector with various support and development services. Some of these services are free of charge, and some are provided for a fee.
BEM partners
EcoSairila’s network of partners consists of national and international partners, which form a unique network of companies in the water sector.