WAITRO – World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations2023-12-14T22:37:43+00:00

WORLD
ASSOCIATION OF
INDUSTRIAL AND
TECHNOLOGICAL
RESEARCH
ORGANIZATIONS

WORLD
ASSOCIATION OF
INDUSTRIAL AND
TECHNOLOGICAL
RESEARCH
ORGANIZATIONS

The Global Innovation Family

Founded in 1970 under the auspices of the United Nations, WAITRO is a global membership-based association of research and technology organizations and research universities that offers a wide range of services and programs to support and facilitate collaboration between members, partners and beyond.

Sustainable Innovation And Innovative Sustainability

Science, technology and innovation are at the heart of sustainable development. WAITRO is committed to increasing the impact of research and development to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Uniting the World of Science,
Technology and Innovation

WAITRO unites more than 150 member organizations
in over 50 countries around the globe.

Become a member of the Global Innovation Family.

Programs and services

WAITRO provides opportunities for researchers, innovators, companies, investors and more. Find the right one for you or contact us at the WAITRO Secretariat.

Matchmaking

Capacity Development

Innovation Award

Upcoming Events

WAITRO Summit 2024 will be hosted by Jiangsu

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“We uphold the strategic approach of co-creating and succeeding together across the globe to address complex and dynamic challenges for building smart and sustainable future.”

Prof. Hasan Mandal, WAITRO President
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