Latin America & the Caribbean

CTA Highlights Key Insights from the Interdisciplinary WaterProof Project

By Lei Hou|2025-03-21T12:02:47+00:0021 March 2025|Categories: General|Tags: CTA-Columbia, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean|

General Information The Centre of Science and Technology of Antioquia (CTA) is evaluating the replication potential of WaterProof's electrochemical

The 1st WAITRO Fellowship Awardees Visited JITRI

By Lei Hou|2024-10-27T04:22:29+00:0027 October 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: fellowship, JITRI, Latin America & the Caribbean, WAITRO|

In March 2024, the WAITRO Fellowship Program was launched by the Secretariat of the World Association of Industrial and

Latin America and the Caribbean: WAITRO Regional Newsletter’s 13th Issue Out Now

By Lei Hou|2024-10-09T05:57:06+00:008 October 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, Newsletter|

Regional News from Latin America and the Caribbean We are pleased to share with you the Issue 13th (September)

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27th General Assembly of WAITRO

By Lei Hou|2024-07-16T10:14:44+00:0016 July 2024|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, General Assembly, JITRI, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, WAITRO, WAITRO Summit 2024|

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

Summary: Expert Panel – The Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

By Lei Hou|2024-07-11T05:26:08+00:0011 July 2024|Categories: General|Tags: CTA, LAC, Latin America & the Caribbean, nuclear technology, Webinar|

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, a webinar was featured on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, with three expert panelists:

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CARIRI / WAITRO Navigating Emerging Technology in the Caribbean

By Lei Hou|2024-06-12T14:10:18+00:0011 June 2024|Tags: CARIRI, innovation, Latin America & the Caribbean, Webinar|

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

CTA and CIB hosted webinar: intellectual property of technology, Insights for RTOs

By Lei Hou|2024-05-29T04:20:56+00:0029 May 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: CIB, Corporación Centro de Ciencia y Tecnología de Antioquia, Corporación para Investigaciones Biológicas, CTA, interlectural property, LAC, Latin America & the Caribbean, Webinar|

On April 9, 2024, the webinar Intellectual Property of Technology was jointly held by Corporación Centro de Ciencia y Tecnología

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

By Lei Hou|2024-07-03T02:19:59+00:0025 May 2024|Tags: Corporación Centro de Ciencia y Tecnología de Antioquia, CTA, LAC, Latin America & the Caribbean, MEM, Nuclear enegry, WAITRO, Webinar|

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

Latin America and the Caribbean: WAITRO Regional Newsletter’s 10th Issue Out Now

By Lei Hou|2024-04-12T05:00:39+00:0012 April 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, Newsletter|

Regional News from Latin America and the Caribbean Issue 10 of the WAITRO Regional Newsletter from Latin America and the

Latin America and the Caribbean: WAITRO Regional Newsletter’s 9th Issue Out Now

By Lei Hou|2024-02-28T06:20:32+00:0028 February 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, Newsletter|

Regional News from Latin America and the Caribbean Issue 9 of the WAITRO Regional Newsletter from Latin America and the

WAITRO welcomes Abgi Brasil

By Jerin Saviour|2023-11-28T11:55:55+00:0028 November 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Abgi Brasil joins WAITRO as an Associate Member Abgi Brasil,is a pioneering consultancy that has

CRÉAME Joins WAITRO

By Jerin Saviour|2023-10-24T09:32:08+00:0024 October 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Créame - Business Incubator and Accelerator,  joins WAITRO as an Associate Member In 1996, CRÉAME

WAITRO welcomes Empresa Brasileira De Pesquisa E Inovação Industrial (EMBRAPII)

By Jerin Saviour|2024-08-29T05:10:27+00:0018 October 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Empresa Brasileira De Pesquisa E Inovação Industrial  (EMBRAPII) joins WAITRO as an Associate Member Empresa

WAITRO welcomes Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico (CIDT) – Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia

By Jerin Saviour|2023-10-24T09:11:00+00:0020 September 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

CIDT-UTP  joins WAITRO as an Full Member The Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico (CIDT)

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Lic. María Eugenia Suárez Elected as Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean

By Jerin Saviour|2023-10-24T09:15:39+00:0030 August 2023|Categories: Articles, General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, Regional Representative, WAITRO|

In a significant development, the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) has successfully concluded a special

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WAITRO Session at G-STIC Rio Highlights the Importance of Global Partnerships for the SDGs

By WAITRO|2023-02-28T22:31:18+00:0028 February 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Partnerships|

Experts Discuss Key Obstacles and Opportunities in Implementing SDG 17 and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships On February

WAITRO welcomes Asociación Argentina de Productores en Siembra Directa (Aapresid), Argentina

By WAITRO|2023-02-03T20:23:02+00:003 February 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Aapresid joins WAITRO as an Associate Member The Asociación Argentina de Productores en Siembra Directa (Aapresid) is

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G-STIC Rio to Host WAITRO Workshop on Achieving SDGs through Global Partnerships

By WAITRO|2023-02-03T21:53:30+00:001 February 2023|Categories: General, News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, Partnerships|

Workshop features presentations, keynote speeches, and round table discussion on SDG 17 The 6th G-STIC Conference, taking place

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Promoting a Cultural Shift Towards Energy Sustainability

By WAITRO|2023-02-17T17:48:40+00:0014 December 2022|Categories: General, News|Tags: Articles, Guest Article, Latin America & the Caribbean|

How CARIRI is helping to change the energy culture in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and

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New Members of WAITRO Executive Board Elected

By WAITRO|2022-12-21T11:30:40+00:006 December 2022|Categories: General, News|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, South-Africa, WAITRO Summit 2022|

Members of the Executive Board of WAITRO are elected during the 26th General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa

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Panel Discussion at the WAITRO Summit 2022

By Karla Garcia|2022-10-26T11:08:25+00:0025 October 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Keynote Speakers, Latin America & the Caribbean, North America, Partnerships, South-Africa, Speakers, WAITRO Summit 2022|

How can WAITRO Members benefit from Financing Innovative Parternships? The panel discussion on "Financing Innovative

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Roundtable on SDG 17 at the WAITRO Summit 2022

By Luna Guevara|2022-10-17T07:55:58+00:0012 October 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Keynote Speakers, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Roundtable, Speakers, WAITRO Summit 2022|

A high-level discussion on how to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development During the

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Capacity Development at the WAITRO Summit 2022 (Part II)

By Karla Garcia|2022-10-13T13:15:39+00:004 October 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Regional Workshop, South-Africa, WAITRO Summit 2022|

Workshops you cannot miss on the second day of the WAITRO Summit The WAITRO Summit

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Capacity Development at the WAITRO Summit 2022 (Part I)

By Karla Garcia|2022-10-13T13:03:47+00:0021 September 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Partnerships, WAITRO Summit 2022|

Four workshops you cannot miss on the first day of the WAITRO Summit The WAITRO

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SDG Working Groups Kick-off Sessions at the WAITRO Summit 2022

By Karla Garcia|2022-09-15T13:03:15+00:0014 September 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Partnerships, South-Africa, WAITRO Summit 2022|

Turning good intentions and visionary ideas into real impact The WAITRO Summit 2022 is the

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Showcase your Project at the WAITRO Summit 2022 and be Rewarded

By WAITRO|2022-09-26T08:48:36+00:0017 August 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, North America, WAITRO Summit 2022|

WAITRO will award projects with impact on SDGs during the WAITRO Summit 2022 WAITRO members are invited

WAITRO welcomes EPM, Colombia

By WAITRO|2022-08-15T08:52:48+00:0012 August 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

EPM joins WAITRO as an Associate Member Group EPM (Public Enterprises of Medellin) has recently joined WAITRO as

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Save the Date! WAITRO Summit 2022 in South Africa

By Karla Garcia|2024-08-29T05:17:32+00:002 August 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Development, Europe, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Partnerships, SAIRA, WAITRO Summit 2022|

WAITRO’s Largest Gathering of Researchers and Innovation Stakeholders Coming Soon Passionate about driving social impact through technology

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WAITRO Event Series: Capacity Development on Diversity in International Research Cooperation

By Karla Garcia|2022-08-15T11:08:31+00:0026 July 2022|Categories: General, News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Development, Europe, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Partnerships|

Navigating Diversity in International Research Projects The WAITRO Event Series: Capacity Development on Diversity in International Research Cooperation was

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WAITRO Summit 2022 in South Africa

By Karla Garcia|2022-10-20T18:07:49+00:0019 July 2022|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Europe, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Partnerships, SAIRA|

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 Horizon Europe Capacity Building & Networking Event

By WAITRO|2022-07-13T19:26:30+00:0012 July 2022|Categories: General, News|Tags: Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Europe, Events, Governance, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Partnerships, SAIRA|

Potential partnerships discussed during the face-to-face event in Barcelona The WAITRO Office Germany together with the Regional

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WAITRO Horizon Europe Capacity Building & Networking Event

By WAITRO|2022-06-09T16:11:14+00:0017 May 2022|Categories: General, News|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Europe, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa|

Facilitating International Partnerships and Access to Horizon Europe Funding Programme WAITRO’s mission is to foster innovation on a

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WAITRO Survey Participants Have the Chance to Join Event in Barcelona

By Karla Garcia|2022-05-17T17:19:17+00:0011 May 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa|

WAITRO Will Invite Three Survey Participants to Join Networking Event and Cover Travel Expenses* At the WAITRO

WAITRO welcomes SENAI, Brazil

By Karla Garcia|2022-03-03T15:38:17+00:0025 February 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America, Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

SENAI joins WAITRO as a Full Member SENAI, National Service for Industrial Training (Port.: Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem

WAITRO welcomes UNIDAVI, Brazil

By Karla Garcia|2022-04-04T12:50:23+00:0024 February 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

UNIDAVI joins WAITRO as a Full Member The University Center for the Development of Alto Vale do Itaja

WAITRO welcomes Laboratorios Técnicos-MEM

By Karla Garcia|2022-03-03T15:17:44+00:0023 February 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America, Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Laboratorios Técnicos Guatema joins WAITRO as a Full Member Laboratorios Técnicos Guatemala-MEM (Technical Laboratories Guatemala) has recently joined

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Eckart’s Corner – Words from the Secretary General #3-2021

By Eckart Bierdümpel|2021-12-27T14:02:48+00:0027 December 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Capacity Development, Governance, Innovation Award, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Partnerships|

Dear members and friends of the Global Innovation Family, The year is coming to an end, so it's time for

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WAITRO Innovation Award 2021 Finalists Announced

By Karla Garcia|2022-04-18T14:31:48+00:0021 December 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, Events, Governance, Innovation Award, Latin America & the Caribbean, SAIRA|

Five Innovative Ideas on Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture compete for US$25,000 The finalists for the 2021

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How to Sell Ideas: Pitch Training for Researchers

By Karla Garcia|2021-11-15T14:06:34+00:0015 November 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Asia & the Pacific, Capacity Development, Europe, Events, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa|

Dirk Lehmann on the last WAITRO Capacity Development of the year “How to Sell Ideas: Pitch Training for Researchers” the

WAITRO welcomes UNA, Costa Rica

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:31:47+00:003 October 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

The Global Innovation Family welcomes the National University of Costa Rica, a top Latin-American university.

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Working towards SDG 2: Innovative project ideas on SAIRA

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:31:48+00:0010 September 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, Innovation Award, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Partnerships, SAIRA|

WAITRO is confident that science, technology and innovation are key to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Aware

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Open Opportunities for Collaboration and Funding on SAIRA

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:31:48+00:009 September 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Action, Africa, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Partnerships, SAIRA|

In June 2021 SAIRA, WAITRO’s Open Innovation Platform was relaunched. With a new interface, new features, and, most importantly, new

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WAITRO Innovation Award 2020 Winners Interview: Project Details, Challenges, Learnings and Expectations – INECOL & TISTR

By WAITRO|2022-04-18T14:31:37+00:0019 August 2021|Categories: General, News|Tags: Action, Asia & the Pacific, Innovation Award, Latin America & the Caribbean|

Prof. Eugenia J. Olguín from INECOL talks about her experience in the race for the WAITRO Innovation Award 2020, project details and what is to come.

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Eckart’s Corner – Words from the Secretary General #1-2021

By WAITRO|2021-12-27T14:03:18+00:0028 June 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Asia & the Pacific, Innovation Award, Latin America & the Caribbean, Partnerships, SAIRA|

Dear member and friends of the Global Innovation Family, Unfortunately, the pandemic is still “on” in most countries. I sincerely

WAITRO welcomes INACAL, Uruguay

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:32:15+00:0028 April 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

The Global Innovation Family welcomes INACAL, an Uruguayan Institute that promotes the development and sustainability of the National Quality System.

WAITRO welcomes A.E.I. Group SAS, Colombia

By WAITRO|2021-11-10T14:50:22+00:0027 April 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Asesoría Empresarial Integral (A.E.I.) Group SAS from Colombia joined the Global Innovation Family as an Associate Member.

WAITRO welcomes GECYT, Cuba

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:32:17+00:0031 January 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

Empresa de Gestión del Conocimiento y la Tecnología (GECYT), a consultancy enterprise from Cuba, has just become WAITRO member.

WAITRO welcomes UDES, Colombia

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:33:17+00:004 December 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Latin America & the Caribbean, New member|

The University of Santander, a private research university in Colombia, has just become a WAITRO member organization.

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New Regional Representative from Costa Rica

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:33:43+00:002 November 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Governance, Latin America & the Caribbean|

WAITRO welcomes the new Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, Randall Loaiza from the Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología in Costa Rica.

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Board Meets in Costa Rica

By WAITRO|2021-10-22T15:33:45+00:0018 March 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Governance, Latin America & the Caribbean|

The 82nd WAITRO Executive Board Meeting, held from March 12th to 14th in Costa Rica, was supported by CeNAT and the University of Costa Rica.