Upcoming Events

Past Events

The 2nd InterQuadrennial ICF Conference in Africa and the Middle East

In November 2024, the Central Metallurgical R&D Institute (CMRDI), WAITRO’s MENA Region Regional Focal Point, will host the 2nd InterQuadrennial […]

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27th General Assembly of WAITRO

As part of the WAITRO Summit 2024 in Nanjing, P.R. China, from 13 through 15 November, delegates of full member organizations […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Breakout Session 5: Disaster Resilient Cities

Co-Organizer: TĂśBÄ°TAK As the world grapples with the collision of increasing urbanization and climate change, the need for disaster-resilient cities […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Breakout Session 4: Becoming Better Through WAITRO Benchmarking

Co-Organizers: Knud Eric Hilding-Hamann, Moses Mengu (DTI, Denmark) Imagine having access to global RTO data at your fingertips. Benchmarking unveils […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Plenary Panel Discussion

Chair and Co-Organizer: Deodat Maharaj, General Manager, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries. Introduction The Least Developed […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Breakout Session 6: WAITRO Fellowship Programs

Co-Organizers: JITRI OCD Department The WAITRO Fellowship Pool was established as a pilot program based on a where interested members […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Breakout Session 3:Industrial Park Transformation and Changing Global Supply Chain

Co-organizer: Prof. Lynn Xu, (XJTLU, China) Imagine a complex web of connections that spans across different countries and regions. This […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Breakout Session 2: Enabling Local Solutions, Achieving Global Impact

Co-Organizer: Sechaba Bareetseng (CSIR South Africa) A common assumption is that developing countries should rely on advanced technology from industrialized […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Breakout Session 1: Navigating the Future with Convergence of Digital and Green Transformation

Co-Organizer: Gizem Çakmak (TĂśBÄ°TAK) In an era of rapid digitalization, research and technology organizations (RTOs) play a pivotal role in […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024 – Plenary Session

Plenary Lecture: Sowing Seeds of STEM for Impact: Empowering Youth for Sustainable Solutions Addressing global risks and challenges for sustainable […]

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WAITRO Summit 2024, Nanjing, P.R.China

WAITRO Summit 2024 will be hosted by Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, on November 13-15, 2024, in Nanjing, P.R. China […]

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Capacity Building Online Workshop: Technology and Innovation – A Catalyst for An Entrepreneurial Environment

Prof. Raj Siriram, the RFP for Sub-Saharan Africa, would like to invite the Africa members to a webinar on Technology […]

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WAITRO Cooperation for Development Online Workshop

LEITAT Technology Center in Spain, WAITRO Regional Focal Point of Europe, will host an online workshop themed on research cooperation […]

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Webinar – Innovation to Impact: Becoming Investor-Ready

Are you ready to transform your innovative research into impactful real-world solutions? Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing the "WAITRO SDG Impact and Entrepreneurship Poster Competition"—a unique platform for researchers worldwide to showcase their work, connect with investors, and gain essential skills for market success. Discover how this initiative bridges the gap between research and market impact, empowering researchers to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Celebration of the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa and 94th WAITRO Executive Board Meeting

Leveraging Science and Technology for Wealth Creation Celebration of the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa and the 94th WAITRO […]

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CARIRI / WAITRO Navigating Emerging Technology in the Caribbean

On 18 June, 2024, the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) and WAITRO jointly present a discussion on Navigating Emerging Technology […]

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Eureka Global Innovation Forum 2024 -Building Bridges for Global Challenges

Global Innovation Summit 2024, Ä°stanbul June 13-14, 2024 The Global Innovation Summit 2024, which is organised within the scope of […]

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Towards Water Wisdom: Pioneering Projects for SDG6 Success

The Royal Scientific Society (RSS-Jordan) was honoured to lead with Fraunhofer on a working group focusing on SDG6 Clean Water […]

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Webinar: Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy (ES, recorded)

We want to remind you of our upcoming event for WAITRO Latin America and Caribbean network, webinar Peaceful Use of […]

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Webinar: Intellectual Property of Technology (ES, recorded)

We want to remind you of our upcoming event for WAITRO Latin America and Caribbean network. For this occasion, Carlos […]

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Funding Info Day: Empowering opportunities of the Cross-Regional Collaboration (Webinar)

On 28th February 2024, from 14:00 to 17:00 hrs (GMT+7) Thailand & Indonesia Local Time, the Thailand Institute of Scientific […]

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WAITRO SDG2 Workgroup Webinar- Harvesting Global Solutions: Uniting for Zero Hunger Research Collaborations and Funding Opportunities

BRIN leads the WAITRO SDG2 Working Group formed at the WAITRO Summit 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. SDG2 aims […]

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Cross-Border Markets for Innovation – Biopharmaceutical Regulations in Africa

Cross-border Markets for Innovation: Bio-pharmaceutical Regulations in Africa Objective To help bio-pharmaceutical associate members find the best way to develop […]

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Session 3: Entrepreneurship Support Systems

In this session, we shift our focus to the management of research organizations. Explore support programs and strategies that can […]

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Session 2: From Lab to Launch – Lean Entrepreneurship for Researchers

The interactive online workshop is designed for researchers who are considering turning their ideas into a viable business. Our innovation […]

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Session 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

In this first session, we will lay the foundation for understanding entrepreneurship in the context of research organizations and its […]

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How to structure budgets for Horizon Europe projects

Join our insightful webinar as we delve into the vital components and key elements that constitute a robust budget for  your Horizon Europe projects.

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The Impact of Indigenous and local products on the SDGs

The webinar will include keynote speeches, project showcases, an example experience of commercializing indigenous products, as well as a panel discussion on the challenges and path of indigenous and local product R&D.

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Introduction to China’s International Science and Technology Cooperation Funding System

The WAITRO Secretariat China office is organizing a series of lectures aimed at introducing China's international science and technology cooperation program.

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WAITRO Workshop – Horizon Europe Tools & Tips

On June 21st, 2023, the WAITRO Regional Focal Point for Europe, led by Sergio Ibañez Perez at Leitat, will organize […]

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26th General Assembly of WAITRO

The 26th General Assembly will take place after the WAITRO Summit 2022. Only full members in good standing can participate and vote for the next WAITRO Executive Board.

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WAITRO Summit 2022 in South Africa

The WAITRO Summit 2022 offers the perfect opportunity for networking, learning, and initiating new collaborations to achieve the SDGs. This event will gather researchers, innovators, funders and stakeholders from different regions.

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WAITRO Event Series (III): Fair Research Partnerships and the Role of Intellectual Property (IP)

A workshop to highlight ways to conduct fair research and specifically look at IP rights in this context.

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Free

WAITRO Horizon Europe Capacity Building & Networking Event | Barcelona

The event will gather keynote speeches and info sessions on international cooperation under the Horizon Europe program.

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WAITRO Event Series (II): A Practical Introduction to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)

An introduction to the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and its application on oriented research.

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Free

WAITRO Event Series (I): Roundtable on Managing Diversity in International Research

Discussion on the challenges of diversity in international research and ways to overcome them.

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Free

Regional Workshop on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Hybrid event organized by Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI).

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Free

WAITRO Innovation Award 2021 Finals: Pitch Event and Roundtable on Improving Innovation Impact (I3)

On January 27th is the Final Round for the WIA 2021. Five project teams will give their pitch speeches.

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Workshop on the APEC Energy Smart Communities Initiative Best Practices Awards

Capacity Development Workshop for WAITRO members from APEC countries

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WAITRO://50 Virtual Innovation Summit 2020

Virtual Conference and 25th WAITRO General Assembly

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