Flood Innovation Partners – Validated & Supported
TubeBarrier works with leading universities, government agencies, and climate resilience programs to deliver proven, independently validated flood protection worldwide.
Flooding is one of the most destructive natural hazards worldwide, causing billions of dollars in damages each year. Protecting communities requires not only technology, but collaboration and trust. That is why TubeBarrier works with flood innovation partners across the public and private sectors. These partners ensure that every barrier we deliver has been rigorously tested, validated, and made ready for deployment in real emergencies.
On this page you will meet our key partners, research collaborators, and institutional supporters. You will learn how they contribute to independent testing, pilot projects, and real-world deployments. Together we are accelerating the global transition from single-use sandbags to modern, reusable flood barriers.
Looking for the technical side? See our How It Works page for a full explanation of installation, water-filling process, and storage.
Key Strategic Partners
Our strategic partners play a central role in bringing TubeBarrier to market, demonstrating it in diverse flood scenarios, and ensuring that local authorities can trust its performance. Below is an overview of the organizations that stand behind us.
🌊 Dutch Water Prevention
Dutch Water Prevention serves as our international distribution and demonstration partner. With offices in the Netherlands, UK, USA, and Czech Republic, they coordinate large-scale demonstrations and provide training to first responders. Their logistics network ensures that TubeBarrier can be deployed rapidly in countries across Europe and beyond.
They also work with local governments to integrate TubeBarrier into contingency plans and civil protection strategies, which reduces response times during flood events.
🎓 TU Delft
TU Delft is one of Europe’s most prestigious technical universities and a leader in hydraulic engineering research. Their scientists support TubeBarrier through physical modelling, CFD simulations, and controlled experiments at the Flood Proof Holland test site.
Key results include measurements of stability under different flow velocities, seepage rates, and ground conditions. These findings allow us to optimize TubeBarrier’s anchoring, material composition, and water-fill capacity for maximum reliability.
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🔬 VPdelta+
VPdelta+ provides a platform for scaling climate adaptation technologies. Through VPdelta+, TubeBarrier gains access to pilot cities, living labs, and stress tests under realistic flood conditions. These programs are crucial for proving that our solution works not just in the lab, but also in the field under unpredictable weather.
The collaboration also facilitates connections with investors, insurers, and emergency managers, helping us expand our reach internationally.
🏛 Rijkswaterstaat
Rijkswaterstaat is the executive agency of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. They review TubeBarrier for compatibility with national flood defence strategies. Their engineers examine performance data and provide feedback on operational guidelines, ensuring that TubeBarrier meets strict Dutch standards for public safety.
Thanks to this cooperation, TubeBarrier is now included in emergency equipment lists for several regions, enabling faster mobilization when floods threaten.
Independent Testing & Validation
Independent validation builds trust. TubeBarrier has undergone multi-year testing campaigns involving over 50 separate experiments. These include static water tests, overtopping simulations, extreme rainfall scenarios, and repeated deployment cycles to assess durability.
- ✔️ Stability: Proven to withstand flows up to 1 m/s without displacement.
- ✔️ Seepage: Leakage levels measured at <1 litre per meter per hour.
- ✔️ Installation Speed: 10–15 minutes for a 10-metre section with a two-person team.
- ✔️ Reusability: Over 50 cycles without material degradation when properly maintained.
The results are publicly shared with emergency managers and municipalities to support procurement decisions. This transparency helps decision-makers adopt TubeBarrier with confidence.
Real-World Deployments
Our flood innovation partners have already demonstrated TubeBarrier in multiple live scenarios:
Dordrecht, Netherlands: TubeBarrier was deployed to protect a residential street during a high-water drill. The barrier was installed in under 30 minutes, successfully holding back 40 cm of water.
Texas, USA: Through our PIB USA program, TubeBarrier was tested with local fire departments to evaluate rapid response under hurricane conditions.
Germany & Czech Republic: Pilot projects with municipalities focused on protecting industrial facilities and critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants.
Future Innovation
Our collaboration does not stop with validation. Together with universities and industry partners, we are developing next-generation features such as smart sensors for water level monitoring, automated fill and drain systems, and lightweight materials that further reduce CO₂ footprint. These innovations will make flood protection even more accessible and affordable worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do flood innovation partners improve safety?
They conduct independent testing, review data, and certify that TubeBarrier meets safety standards. This third-party involvement increases public trust and ensures that deployments are backed by scientific evidence.
Are there international partners outside Europe?
Yes, we collaborate with partners in the United States, Canada, and Asia to adapt TubeBarrier to local climate conditions and regulations.
Can companies or cities become partners?
Absolutely. We welcome pilot projects, joint research initiatives, and distribution partnerships. Contact us to explore collaboration opportunities.
Join the Network
By choosing TubeBarrier, you are not just purchasing a flood barrier — you are joining a network of experts committed to reducing flood risk worldwide. Our flood innovation partners are proof that collaboration leads to better, faster, and more sustainable solutions. Together, we can protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure from the growing threat of floods.
