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FAQs Archive - WAITRO

Who receives the prize money?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:14:39+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

The prize money will be awarded to the author or representative of the group of authors who submitted the poster.

How are the winner(s) for the WAITRO Impact Award selected?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:13:04+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

The WAITRO Secretariat will appoint a panel of Summit participants. They will be inspecting the posters and agreeing on the

Do I need to pitch at the event?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:12:22+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

SDG Impact posters will be exhibited in the SDG Impact zone at the Summit. There are no dedicated pitch sessions

Can I apply for travel funds to attend the Summit?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:11:47+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

We have very limited possibilities to cover travel expenses in some cases. If you are unable to pay for your

Do I have to physically attend the Summit to be able to participate?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:10:56+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

If you are unable to attend the WAITRO Summit 2022 in person, your poster might still be included in the

What happens after I submitted my poster?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:10:21+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

All poster submissions will be reviewed for quality assurance purposes. We will notify you by 4th October whether your poster

Where do I send my poster to?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:09:42+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

Please send your poster as a PDF attached to an email with the subject ‘SDG Impact Poster’ address to info@waitro.org.

Do I need to print and bring my own poster to the Summit?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:08:24+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

No, we will take care of the printing and installation of all posters.

Can associate members also participate?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:08:41+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

Yes, full members and associate members of WAITRO are both eligible to participate.

What do you mean by “impact”?

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-07T13:08:51+00:007 September 2022|Categories: SDG Impact Poster and WAITRO Impact Award|

In the context of SDG impact posters exhibited at the WAITRO Summit, we are looking for narratives from recently completed

FAQ Working Groups

By Dominik Reinertz|2022-09-01T14:24:33+00:001 September 2022|

Winner Responsibilities

By |2021-09-06T11:04:50+00:007 June 2021|Categories: 5. MISCELLANEOUS|

The WAITRO Innovation Award winner is expected to manage the project team and report accomplishments made using the Award to

What do project teams look like?

By |2021-06-07T13:44:08+00:007 June 2021|Categories: 1. ELIGIBILITY|

Team members may be full and/or associate WAITRO members, but only full members can receive funding.

I already know the partner I want to work with.

By |2021-09-06T10:51:43+00:007 June 2021|Categories: 1. ELIGIBILITY|

Awesome! Just enter the information into SAIRA anyways, match with your partner and proceed as above. You will still be

I have an idea, but haven’t found a partner yet!

By |2021-09-06T10:50:01+00:007 June 2021|Categories: 1. ELIGIBILITY|

No worries! That is why we offer SAIRA, which will help you to find the right partner. Register free of

How do I build a project team?

By |2021-09-06T10:53:29+00:007 June 2021|Categories: 1. ELIGIBILITY|

You should use SAIRA (WAITRO's Open Innovation Platform) to either create and publish a so-called »opportunity« or submit a so-called

My organization is not a WAITRO member. Can I apply for the WAITRO Innovation Award?

By |2021-09-06T10:35:46+00:007 June 2021|Categories: 1. ELIGIBILITY|

No, only employees of WAITRO member organizations can apply for the WAITRO Innovation Award. Learn more about WAITRO membership and

How is the Award managed?

By |2021-06-07T13:49:28+00:0030 April 2021|Categories: 5. MISCELLANEOUS|

The winning Project Team Leader (PTL) will sign a research contract with either Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft or the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research

How can my organizations’ employees learn about WAITRO?

By webmaster-flame|2021-04-14T10:47:56+00:0014 April 2021|Categories: 4. Onboarding|

Upon request, the WAITRO Secretariat offers WAITRO info sessions for employees at member organizations and/or training sessions on how to

Will there be an info session with the WAITRO Secretariat?

By webmaster-flame|2021-04-14T10:47:23+00:0014 April 2021|Categories: 4. Onboarding|

After your membership has been accepted, the WAITRO Secretariat will contact the contact person and his/her substitute of the respective

Do the same fees apply to full and associate members?

By webmaster-flame|2021-04-14T10:16:38+00:0014 April 2021|Categories: 1. WAITRO Membership|

Yes.

What is the difference between full members and associate members?

By webmaster-flame|2021-04-14T10:15:43+00:0014 April 2021|Categories: 1. WAITRO Membership|

Full membership status is intended for any organization that primarily does research. Associate membership status is intended for any organization

How do we use personal data?

By |2021-06-07T11:22:23+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 5. MISCELLANEOUS|

WAITRO will collect the data supplied in order to contact and notify participants, as mentioned in this document, as well

What about intellectual property?

By |2021-06-07T11:20:18+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 5. MISCELLANEOUS|

Applicants declare that the ideas presented are their own, are original, and do not contain material from protected works or

What happens after the Pitch Event?

By |2021-06-07T11:17:23+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 4. PITCH & AWARDING|

After the Pitch Event, the Secretariat will determine the winners in consultation with the evaluation committee. WAITRO will assist selected

What happens during the Pitch Event?

By |2021-06-07T11:14:29+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 4. PITCH & AWARDING|

One member of your team will pitch the project live to an audience of investors, business advisors, Venture Capitalists, media,

Who will review my application?

By |2021-09-06T11:00:03+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 3. EVALUATION|

Applications will be reviewed by the WAITRO Secretariat and an international evaluation committee. International experts selected by the WAITRO Secretariat

What are the evaluation criteria?

By |2021-09-06T11:02:41+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 3. EVALUATION|

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION Impact short-and long-term economic, environmental and social impacts Feasibility technical, economic, operational, scheduling and legal feasibility Level of

I want to apply! What are the main things I should think about?

By |2021-09-06T10:56:47+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 2. APPLICATION|

Make sure that your project team consists of at least two WAITRO member organizations and that you have matched on

How much does it cost to apply?

By |2021-04-13T17:17:14+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 2. APPLICATION|

It’s free to apply and participate!

How do I apply?

By |2021-09-06T10:58:39+00:0030 March 2021|Categories: 2. APPLICATION|

Project teams fill out the application form and send the proposal to the WAITRO Secretary General until 30th of September,

How high are WAITRO membership fees?

By |2021-04-13T17:17:15+00:0022 March 2021|Categories: Membership Fees / Members in good standing|

Membership fees have been temporarily waived until 2023 Instead, all members will have to fill out a survey and give

Can associate members become full members?

By |2021-04-14T10:17:20+00:0022 March 2021|Categories: 1. WAITRO Membership, Membership Categories|

Associate members usually cannot become full members; full membership is exclusively for organizations actively involved in research or development. Exceptional

Associate members

By |2021-04-13T17:17:15+00:0022 March 2021|Categories: Membership Categories|

Associate membership shall be open to for-profit organizations with a commercial interest in industrial research, including corporations, banks and investment

Full members

By |2021-04-13T17:17:15+00:0022 March 2021|Categories: Membership Categories|

Full membership shall be open to non-profit or not-for-profit organizations involved in research or development relevant to industrial technology. In

What are the next steps after being accepted as a WAITRO member?

By |2021-04-14T10:33:27+00:0022 March 2021|Categories: 4. Onboarding|

Once your membership has been accepted, employees of your organization will be granted access to the WAITRO network, all above

How can my organization apply for WAITRO membership?

By |2021-04-14T10:25:32+00:0022 March 2021|Categories: 2. Membership Application|

The application procedure consists of two simple steps: Step 1: Fill in and send the online application form. Step 2:

How do I change my contact information with WAITRO?

By |2021-04-14T10:29:41+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 3. Contact Person|

Please contact the WAITRO Secretariat.

I am the Contact Person and am retiring or leaving my organization. What are the next steps?

By |2021-04-14T10:28:51+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 3. Contact Person|

Please contact the WAITRO Secretariat.

What is the role of a WAITRO contact person?

By |2021-04-14T10:28:23+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 3. Contact Person|

The contact person (CP) receives official notices from WAITRO Secretariat and acts as a gatekeeper. The CP responds to, or

Who should become a WAITRO contact person?

By |2021-04-14T10:28:04+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 3. Contact Person|

This person should know enough about the organization's structure to forward opportunities to the right people within the organization. It

What is a WAITRO contact person?

By |2021-04-14T10:27:41+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 3. Contact Person|

A WAITRO contact person is the main point of contact between the member and the WAITRO Secretariat, Regional Representatives and

Do I receive a membership certificate?

By |2021-04-14T10:23:06+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 2. Membership Application|

Yes (further information at “Onboarding”)

How long does it take to process an application?

By |2021-04-14T10:26:43+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 2. Membership Application|

The application will be reviewed by the WAITRO Secretariat and the WAITRO President usually within one week.

Who needs to sign the WAITRO membership application form?

By |2021-04-14T10:26:16+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 2. Membership Application|

For your application to be valid, the application form needs to be filled out by a senior official or manager,

Can I become a WAITRO member as an individual?

By |2021-04-14T10:14:28+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 1. WAITRO Membership|

WAITRO membership status can only be granted to eligible organizations. Individuals are not eligible for WAITRO membership status.

Can I cancel my organization’s WAITRO membership?

By |2021-07-26T10:57:19+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 1. WAITRO Membership|

Yes. The organization’s contact person needs to send a message to WAITRO’s Secretary General.

Does an organization need to renew their WAITRO membership?

By |2021-04-14T10:12:19+00:0015 January 2021|Categories: 1. WAITRO Membership|

Yes. Once a year, your organization’s contact person will receive a membership renewal mail.

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