DRIVING A GLOBAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
TECHNOLOGY & PARTNER SEARCH
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
AN OPEN CALL FOR PROBLEMS & IDEAS
Do you have identified a water-related problem and no clue how to solve it? Do you have an innovative idea how to solve a water-related challenge? Don’t miss this opportunity to kick-start your next innovation journey!
WHO IS SAIRA?
SAIRA is an open innovation platform that unites research and technology organizations and the private and public sector to tackle the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Search for technologies and partners or engage in research and technology development.
WHAT WE DO
CONNECTING KNOWLEGDE WITH OPPORTUNITY, FOR GOOD
We drive an innovation ecosystem that brings together scientists and engineers working at research and technology organizations (RTOs), governments, civil society, and the private sector across the globe to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies.
TECHNOLOGY & PARTNER SEARCH
Define your collaboration needs and submit your Challenge on SAIRA to get connected to the right R&D experts.
TECHNOLOGY & PARTNER SEARCH
GET CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT R&D EXPERTS
Submit your Challenges on SAIRA and get connected to R&D experts working at research and technology organizations (RTOs). SAIRA’s R&D experts are members of the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO), which is drawing on substantial resources in science, technology and innovation of more than 150 RTOs in over 75 countries.
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
RESPOND TO CHALLENGES
SAIRA provides researchers access to Challenges and innovative ideas submitted by other researchers, start-ups, companies, government organizations, and NGOs from all around the world. Identify new opportunities, submit your proposal and engage in research and technology development.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
PROTECTING YOUR IDEAS & KNOW-HOW
SAIRA is different from other open innovation platforms. Users are not required to surrender their intellectual property – if you bring an idea to the table, it remains yours. Open innovation and protecting your know-how and intellectual property can go hand in hand, if the timing and relevant stipulations are right.
