Our Mission
Foster innovation and drive sustainable development by empowering our members and facilitating collaboration.
Our Mission
Foster innovation and drive sustainable development by empowering our members and facilitating collaboration.
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WAITRO by Numbers
Facts and Figures
180+
Member Organisation
100+
Projects supported
100.000+
Researchers
25+
Global Conferences
75+
Countries
1970
Founded by UNIDO
WAITRO-United Nations Relations
- Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
- Consultative status with United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
Partnerships
WAITRO partners with international organizations working together to achieve the UN SDGs.
Committed to Global Innovation
Our Sustaining Members
Services and Programs
What We Do
WAITRO delivers value to its members through a wide range of services, programs, and initiatives designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. Whether you’re looking for strategic partnerships, capacity development opportunities, or pathways to bring research to market, WAITRO is a global platform for increasing outreach and impact.
“WAITRO has opened doors to international collaboration with world-leading research organizations like Leitat, Fraunhofer, and JITRI — proving that innovation knows no borders.”
Martha Marin Montoya
CTA, Colombia
Ready to expand your global reach?
Become part of our Global Innovation Family uniting over 180 research organizations, universities, and companies to shape a sustainable future. Engage with WAITRO and get access to partnerships, funding opportunities, cutting-edge expertise, and tools empowering your organization to maximize your impact.
