The Global Innovation Family
Become a WAITRO member
WAITRO’s core value is its global network of research organizations and other organizations interested in partnering with research organizations. WAITRO members benefit from a variety of programs and services and enjoy a wide range of additional advantages.
Full Member
Full membership status can be granted to:
- Research institutes
- Universities with a strong research presence
Research laboratories
Full membership status brings the following benefits:
- Building and joining consortia to respond to international funding opportunities.
Connecting with new customers for research products or services
Best practices in RTO management and related areas (participation in benchmarking studies).
Access to research needs and priorities from Associate members.
Participate and vote in the WAITRO General Assembly.
Co-branding with WAITRO, use of WAITRO logo and display of member logo on WAITRO website.
Employees eligible for election to the WAITRO Executive Board.
Member can apply to be a WAITRO Regional Focal Point.
Lead WAITRO workshops, webinars and training events with the support of the WAITRO Secretariat.
Compete and receive funds from the WAITRO Innovation Award.
Propose WAITRO Fellowship projects, send and receive WAITRO Fellows from both Full and Associate Members.
Associate Member
Associate membership status can be granted to:
- For-profit organizations such as MNEs, SMEs, Start-ups
Investment and venture capital companies
Non-governmental organizations
Associate membership status brings the following benefits:
- Building and joining consortia to respond to international funding opportunities.
Identifying research capacity of WAITRO Full Members to solve industry problems.
- Opportunities to define and advocate for research priorities to a global RTO audience.
Platform to articulate their needs and interests, identify cross-cutting problems, and influence the direction of research providers and funders.
Sponsor WAITRO events or projects targeted at corporate strategies consistent with sustainable development.
Co-brand with WAITRO, use of WAITRO logo and display of company logo on WAITRO website.
Participate in WAITRO Fellowship projects, workshops, webinars and other events.
Attend the WAITRO General Assembly as observer.
Membership Fees
| GNI PER CAPITA (USD) | >2.000 | 2.000-10.000 | 10.00-30.000 | >30.000 |
| ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE (USD) | 250 | 500 | 1.000 | 2.000 |