Grégoire Gaume

Co-Founder & CTO at Aquactiva Solutions SL
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Experience

    • Spain
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & CTO
      • Mar 2016 - Present

      Valencia Area, Spain Aquactiva Solutions ® provides eco-innovative and cost-effective solutions to the sectors of Food Industry, Farming and Water Treatment. We work with innovative and sustainable technologies in water disinfection, sanitation and environmental cleanliness. We are a group of Agronomist, Industrial and Environmental Engineers, Lawyers and Economists with wide experience in European projects (H2020, LIFE, Interreg, etc.), National (CDTI, Retos Colaboración, MINECO, etc.) and Regional (IVACE… Show more Aquactiva Solutions ® provides eco-innovative and cost-effective solutions to the sectors of Food Industry, Farming and Water Treatment. We work with innovative and sustainable technologies in water disinfection, sanitation and environmental cleanliness. We are a group of Agronomist, Industrial and Environmental Engineers, Lawyers and Economists with wide experience in European projects (H2020, LIFE, Interreg, etc.), National (CDTI, Retos Colaboración, MINECO, etc.) and Regional (IVACE, PDR, etc.), where we impulse and support SME and industries, together with Universities and Technology Centers, to obtain funding for their projects and ideas on technological research and innovation. Show less

    • Spain
    • Think Tanks
    • Associated Consultant
      • Jun 2016 - Present

      Valencia y alrededores, España Professional reference consultancy in Spain in sectors of Food Industry and Farming with focus on Territory Integral and Sustainable Development especially rural. We are a group of people with complementary experiences and skills with a common objective: help to convert extraordinary ideas into sustainable projects.

    • Nigeria
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • Associate and COO for Europe
      • Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

      Kaduna, Nigeria Octopus Environmental Limited (OEL) is an indigenous company with a mission to bring the cumulative global experiences, skills and knowledge of its high caliber staff to bear in solving local problems in a sustainable way. The company harnesses the unique expertise of experienced professionals from diverse fields to develop sustainable solutions for development problems in Nigeria using a multi-disciplinary approach. Octopus Environmental Limited (OEL) is also forging ties with reputable… Show more Octopus Environmental Limited (OEL) is an indigenous company with a mission to bring the cumulative global experiences, skills and knowledge of its high caliber staff to bear in solving local problems in a sustainable way. The company harnesses the unique expertise of experienced professionals from diverse fields to develop sustainable solutions for development problems in Nigeria using a multi-disciplinary approach. Octopus Environmental Limited (OEL) is also forging ties with reputable support companies to form a consortium of project development partners in order to ensure a high level of success on its projects. One of the core strengths of Octopus Environmental Limited (OEL) is its ethical approach to proffering solutions while being cognizant of the dynamic environment across Africa. Hence, all solutions are usually tailored to be context-specific. Show less

    • Spain
    • Fundraising
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Innovation Consultant
      • Apr 2016 - Jun 2021

      Madrid Area, Spain - Preparation of EU H2020 projects (SME Instrument, FTI) - EU funding up to 2,5M€ for innovative products/technologies - Market Analysis, Scientific background research, Business plan, Working plan and Budget set up, IPR management, Partners negotiation - Liaising with clients at international level in French, Spanish and English

    • Co-Founder & CEO
      • Apr 2015 - May 2019

      Valencia Area, Spain Sana Water Solutions is a consulting company providing healthy, locally appropriated and truly sustainable water treatment solutions for the Food, Agriculture and Water Industries. With worldwide experience over 4 continents we know how to adapt our solutions to local needs and challenges. We believe that close collaboration with local partners, involving the local community and raising awareness on water issues, is a key factor for project success. Sana Water Solutions works skillfully… Show more Sana Water Solutions is a consulting company providing healthy, locally appropriated and truly sustainable water treatment solutions for the Food, Agriculture and Water Industries. With worldwide experience over 4 continents we know how to adapt our solutions to local needs and challenges. We believe that close collaboration with local partners, involving the local community and raising awareness on water issues, is a key factor for project success. Sana Water Solutions works skillfully with European Agencies, Universities, Consultancies, Industries and NGOs coordinating regional, national, and EU proposals to promote the best appropriated technologies available in the market. In this way, we aim to re-design and optimize water treatment and recycling systems, for higher efficiency and respect of people and the environment. Our mission is to provide safe and healthy water using innovative and ecological solutions that address the challenges of today. Show less

    • Spain
    • Engineering Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Environmental Water Engineer - Collaborator
      • Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

      Valencia y alrededores, España Implementation of innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions for the Agriculture and Food Industry in the Valencia Region. Promoting the technology ECA (Electrolyzed Water) for ecological water treatment, water closed-loop recycling, replacing phytosanitary products, energy savings, costs reduction, product quality increase.

    • Environmental Consultant for Climate Smart Agriculture
      • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

      Bologna Area, Italy CSA Booster (Climate-KIC, EIT) is a brokerage organization facilitating the transition of the European agro-food sector with CSA (Climate Smart Agriculture) solutions. By boosting the large scale adoption of CSA solutions, the European agricultural sector will be able to substantially reduce GHG emissions, increase climate resilience and secure food production.

    • Netherlands
    • Environmental Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Innovative Water Management Expert for PIP European Program 2015
      • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

      Valencia Area, Spain Pioneers into Practice is Climate-KIC’s professional mobility programme. Low Carbon Economy professionals from education, research, enterprise and administration join and put into practice their expertise to create new products and services in the field of the climate change

    • Spain
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • External Lecturer & Consultant in Efficient and Sustainable Water Technologies
      • May 2015 - Sep 2015

      Valencia Area, Spain Undertake conferences, consults, and participate to European programs for the Valencian Region's Food Industry and Agriculture. Working in collaboration with the Institute of Food Engineering for Development (IIAD)

    • Environmental Consultant and Project Manager
      • Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

      Australia, Indonesia, Spain Freelance consulting for various projects (Natural therapies resort, Cooperative, Spanish agribusiness, Ecovillages, Eco-farm, etc.) in Australia, Indonesia and Spain: - Concept and Technical Design for water (water supply, wastewater, stormwater) and energy (production, distribution, consumption) decentralized systems appropriated to the site and environment (rainforest, dry forest in subtropical, tropical and semi-arid climates) - Part of the executive team for the design and… Show more Freelance consulting for various projects (Natural therapies resort, Cooperative, Spanish agribusiness, Ecovillages, Eco-farm, etc.) in Australia, Indonesia and Spain: - Concept and Technical Design for water (water supply, wastewater, stormwater) and energy (production, distribution, consumption) decentralized systems appropriated to the site and environment (rainforest, dry forest in subtropical, tropical and semi-arid climates) - Part of the executive team for the design and construction of KiMaYa, natural therapies resort (Bali, Indonesia) - Liaison with state governments, local and regional councils for Resource and Building Consent approval, and for innovation possibility on non-conventional water devices - Coordination with contractors, workers, design team, owners, architects, landscapers - Relevant systems designed and services provided: • Site Conditions Assessment for a 3500 ha land: topographical survey, GPS mapping, Flood Risk Assessment, local specific weather condition assessment • Hydraulic modeling and construction Best Practices recommendation to upgrade a 9.5 ha dam • Design for water and energy systems for self-sufficient buildings (e.g. rain water harvesting, water reusing, highly efficient water and energy appliances, 50kW Water Vortex hydraulic power plant, biogas digestor, solar PV) • Design of spillways, river crossing culverts, channels and swales, natural swimming pool without chlorine, gray, brown and yellow water reuse system • Supervising the construction of water systems for a 5 ha ecovillage in construction Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-founder of Waterlution Oceania NGO
      • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

      Auckland, New Zealand Purpose of the NGO: inspire pattern-making and pattern-breaking change towards a healthy and sustainable relationship with water. - Collaborating to the first workshop to create the organization and detail goals and actions - Promoting the NGO though national and international events (eg. APC11: 11th Australasian Permaculture Convergence) - Organize “World Café” workshops to provide opportunities for collaboration towards long-term, inclusive management solutions on water issues in… Show more Purpose of the NGO: inspire pattern-making and pattern-breaking change towards a healthy and sustainable relationship with water. - Collaborating to the first workshop to create the organization and detail goals and actions - Promoting the NGO though national and international events (eg. APC11: 11th Australasian Permaculture Convergence) - Organize “World Café” workshops to provide opportunities for collaboration towards long-term, inclusive management solutions on water issues in Auckland by connecting diverse stakeholders (professionals, council representatives, students, professors, organizations) Show less

    • Environmental Engineer
      • Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

      Auckland, New Zealand Stormwater management systems design (treatment, conveyance, disposal): - Resource & Building Consent applications for green and brown field projects with respect to private and Council developments: large residential and commercial developments (>20 ha), public parks and lake rehabilitation, public stormwater network upgrade, etc. - Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) using holistic approach and appropriated systems: raingarden, vegetated swale, meanders, permeable pavement… Show more Stormwater management systems design (treatment, conveyance, disposal): - Resource & Building Consent applications for green and brown field projects with respect to private and Council developments: large residential and commercial developments (>20 ha), public parks and lake rehabilitation, public stormwater network upgrade, etc. - Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) using holistic approach and appropriated systems: raingarden, vegetated swale, meanders, permeable pavement, retention fish ponds, etc. - Flood risk assessments, hydrological modeling, environmental effects assessment - Liaison with local and regional councils, providers, architects, consultancies, owners Show less

    • Wastewater systems designer and advisor
      • May 2010 - Aug 2010

      Auroville - India - In-situ wastewater treatment consulting to reuse water for irrigation - Design, construction (management of a team of 10 workers), and monitor an innovative device for the aerobic treatment: a water vortex

    • France
    • Technology, Information and Media
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Junior Global Performance advisor
      • Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

      Nantes - Francia Economical, environmental, and societal performance audits of the company through a series of interviews of company’s workers, managers, shareholders, customers and suppliers

    • France
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Junior environmental advisor
      • Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

      Nantes Area, France Judge on a jury to assess and reward the actions of 30 French companies towards sustainable development. We won an award for representing the best medium company

Education

  • University of Auckland
    New Zealand, Master Thesis in Environmental and Civil Engineering
    2011 - 2011
  • Ecole centrale de Nantes
    France, Master II, Sciences and Engineering of Urban Environments
    2010 - 2011
  • Ecole des Mines de Nantes
    France, Master I, Industrial Engineering
    2006 - 2010
  • Universidad de Los Andes
    Colombia, Exchange program, Environmental Engineering
    2008 - 2009

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