
UNITING THE WORLD OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT WAITRO
THE GLOBAL INNOVATION FAMILY
Founded under the auspices of the United Nations system and with consultative status with many of UN specialized agencies, WAITRO is the largest global network of research and technology organizations (RTOs). It provides a wide range of services and programs to foster R&D capacities and facilitate the transfer of technologies around the globe. For members and partners, WAITRO creates incentives to collaborate and drive sustainable development.

MISSION
To facilitate action-oriented science, technology and innovation partnerships among members that contribute to sustainable development.
OBJECTIVES
VISION
WAITRO is the leading global network of research and technology organizations that enables transformation for a sustainable future.


THE HISTORY OF WAITRO
FOUNDED IN 1970 BY UNIDO
WAITRO has been playing a vital role in uniting the world of research and development by creating a common platform for RTOs to promote industrial research and development.