Organisational Membership

Members of the organisation must belong to specific chapters of the organisation (Corporates, Start-ups, Academic Technology institutions and STI Professionals) and fully participate in the Working Groups and all the organisation’s activities.

Selection Criteria

The members of the organisation are selected based on criteria defined by the Governance Board. The board has the responsibility for approving membership to the organisation through the selection committee. The selection committee is the permanent structure of the Board, and its tasks include:

• Defining the selection criteria and process for membership.
• Defining rules and guidelines for membership.
• Defining membership benefits.

Membership Fees

The membership fees for the organisation are set by the Governance Board in consultation with the Ad-hoc Advisory Committee. Membership is reviewed annually to ensure that the organisation meets its members’ obligations and expectations. The membership fee structure is as follows:

• Corporate Chapter membership fee: R50,000 per annum.
• Start-ups membership fee: R10,000 per annum.
• Academic Technology Institution (UoTs & TVETs) membership fee: R20,000 per annum.
• Strategic Organisations membership fee: R20,000 per annum.
• STI Professionals membership fee: R5,000 per annum.

Membership benefits include:

• Access to R&D, partnerships and facilities.
• Marketing & Promotion.
• Industry value chain integration.
• Work – Integrated Learning.
• BBBEE Scorecard.
• Social impact.
• Board nomination.
• Access to strategic position.
• Industry access & advisory services.
• Access to high level job opportunities.