We welcome organizations into our membership community that bring diversity and value. Having the ability to leverage a network like this is invaluable.
Industry Organizations
Bring value driven innovation, realization, and sustainable, scalable solutions.
Entrepreneurs
Bring breakthrough innovation from proof of concepts and economic growth engine through STEM jobs.
Academia
Brings expansive science expertise, future sourcing talents, and prepare a high skilled workforce.
Government & Regulatory Agencies
Brings strategic public funding and public accountability
Specialized Solution Providers
Bring extensive technology expertise, experience, and innovation.
Membership Eligibility and Benefits
The following chart details the various levels of membership, eligibility, and benefits:
| Silver $15K/year | Gold $50K/year 25% Cash Minimum ($12.5k) |
Gold $50K/year (Cash-exempt) |
Platinum $200K/year 25% Cash Minimum ($50k) |
Platinum $200K/year (Cash-exempt) |
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Organizational Eligibility: |
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| Small/medium organizations (<500 employees) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Large organizations (>500 employees) | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Universities and not-for-profits (exempted from cash minimum) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Role Eligibility: |
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| May compete for, participate in, and serve as project lead | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Governance Board Seat | 1 | ||||
| Advisory Role | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Voting Rights | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Consortium Developed Intellectual Property (CDIP) Eligibility: |
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| Non-Exclusive Royalty Free (NERF) license for internal research use* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Non-Exclusive Royalty Bearing (NERB) license for commercialization* | Negotiable | ||||
| Non-Exclusive Royalty-Free (NERF) for commercialization* | Negotiable | ||||
NOTE: These descriptions are provided as an overview only and are subject to change. Complete details are available in the membership agreement.
*Consortium Developed IP (CDIP) is developed on a V4I project and is subject to certain V4I Member Rights.
Consortium Developed Intellectual Property
All Consortium Developed IP is owned by the inventing organizations. We help to:
CONSERVE • INTEGRATE • TRANSITION
You Own Your IP
You will own both pre-existing IP and any you develop through consortium effort.
We Provide Protection
We have a membership agreement in place that is designed to protect your interests by ensuring that all participants play by the same set of rules.
Increase Chances of IP Adoption
We facilitate IP transition through our project-based approach and expansive network that represents multiple industries, markets, and stakeholders.