WAITRO Strategic Plan 2027-2030

WAITRO is currently developing its Strategic Plan 2027–2030 and invites members to contribute their perspectives and priorities. This survey aims to gather insights on key focus areas, strategic activities, and future services that can strengthen the global WAITRO network and its impact.

Your feedback will help shape a more relevant, inclusive, and member-driven strategy for the coming years. The survey takes maximum 5 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your valuable contribution.

Organization Information

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Which best describes your organization?

Research and Technology Organization (RTO)

Is your organization currently an active WAITRO member?

Active Members are organizations that have paid their membership contribution and therefore retain full access to WAITRO services and activities, including voting rights in the General Assembly (Members in Good Standing). Passive Members are organizations whose membership contributions have not been paid.

Focus Areas & Strategic Priorities

Which of WAITRO’s Focus Areas should receive the highest priority during the 2027–2030 period?

(Please rank your priorities)

Which of WAITRO’s Focus Areas should receive the highest priority during the 2027–2030 period?

Use the up and down arrow keys to change the rank.

International Research Collaboration

Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Technology Transfer & Commercialization

Why did you select these priorities? (optional)

Which strategic activities should WAITRO prioritize most strongly between 2027 and 2030?

Providing access to information on funding opportunities

Supporting international research collaboration (Matchmaking and Consortia Building)

Expanding benchmarking activities and exchange of best practices (RTO Management)

Supporting technology transfer and industry collaboration

Providing capacity development and training programs

Facilitating innovation policy dialogue

Supporting the development of regional innovation platforms and regional networks

Supporting SME and industry innovation support

Facilitating South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Enhancing global visibility and outreach of members

Strengthening global advocacy for members

What emerging global challenges should WAITRO address more actively in the coming years?

Services and Programs

Which WAITRO services or programs are most valuable to your organization?

Capacity Development Program

In-Person Conferences and Events

Innovation Challenges and Awards

Knowledge Sharing Platforms

Matchmaking Support & Partnership Building

Networking Opportunities

Staff Exchange Programs

Visibility, Communication & Outreach Support

Which new services or initiatives would you like WAITRO to develop?

How satisfied are you with current WAITRO activities and communication?

What could WAITRO improve to better support your organization?

What barriers limit stronger participation in WAITRO activities?

Internal Organizational Priorities

Lack of Relevant Opportunities

Limited Communication

Limited Staff Capacity

Time Zone Challenges

WAITRO Strategic Plan 2027-2030

Organization Information

Organization Name

Country

Email

Which best describes your organization?

Is your organization currently an active WAITRO member?

Focus Areas & Strategic Priorities

Which of WAITRO’s Focus Areas should receive the highest priority during the 2027–2030 period?

Why did you select these priorities? (optional)

Which strategic activities should WAITRO prioritize most strongly between 2027 and 2030?

What emerging global challenges should WAITRO address more actively in the coming years?

Services and Programs

Which WAITRO services or programs are most valuable to your organization?

Which new services or initiatives would you like WAITRO to develop?

How satisfied are you with current WAITRO activities and communication?

What could WAITRO improve to better support your organization?

What barriers limit stronger participation in WAITRO activities?

Any additional recommendations or comments for the WAITRO Strategic Plan 2027–2030?