Membership
The Membership program welcomes organizations, community partners, and industry collaborators who want to engage deeply with the Hub’s research, talent pipeline, and innovation initiatives. It is designed for partners who wish to connect with faculty, researchers, and students, gain early insight into emerging technologies, and contribute to impactful projects.
This page outlines who can join, the annual membership contribution, core benefits, and the collaborative opportunities available to active members, including project feedback, joint proposal development, seminar participation, and access to non-exclusive software licenses. The program offers flexible options for small businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and larger industry partners seeking to support innovation and build long-term relationships with the Hub.
Membership Benefits
Members gain access to a suite of opportunities designed to support collaboration, research, and workforce development.
- Research & Collaboration Opportunities
- Provide feedback on ongoing student or faculty projects
- Participate in co-created research initiatives
- Collaborate on joint funding proposals (federal, state, or industry grant programs)
- Engage in pilot studies or prototype testing
- Explore opportunities to co-develop open-source tools or datasets
Access to Talent & Training
- Early access to top computing students, graduate researchers, and postdocs
- Participation in Hub-sponsored seminars, workshops, and technical talks
- Opportunities to host info sessions, career events, or industry challenges
- Access to the Hub’s Skills & Training resources for upskilling or workforce development
- Technology & Licensing
- Non-exclusive access to Hub-developed software under the Apache X.Y license
- Opportunities to collaborate on open-source releases or technical documentation
- Access to emerging computing tools and research outputs
Community & Visibility
- Recognition as an official Hub Member on the website
- Opportunities to serve on advisory groups or review panels
- Invitation to member-only showcases, networking events, and innovation forums
- A partnership relationship that connects academia, industry, and community impact
Membership is designed to create a mutually supportive space where organizations benefit from university research expertise, and students gain real-world experience that prepares them for future careers.
Membership Contribution
The Membership Contribution supports student assistants, research projects, computing infrastructure, community engagement activities, and collaborative innovation programs.
Contribution Details:
Annual Contribution: A set yearly amount or range (insert final amount when approved)
Payment Schedule: Typically, due annually, with options for semi-annual or quarterly arrangements if needed
Small Business Rate: Reduced-rate membership is available for small or emerging businesses. Eligibility is determined through a short review process based on organization size, revenue, and mission alignment.
The contribution ensures sustained collaboration, shared resources, and the ability to deliver high-value opportunities for both members and students.
How to Join
Becoming a member is simple and designed to support organizations of all sizes.
Joining Process:
- Complete the Membership Interest Form
Provide basic information about your organization, interests, and collaboration goals. - Review Membership Agreement
Outlines contribution amount, participation expectations, licensing terms, and collaboration guidelines. - Determine Contribution Level
Standard annual membership
Small business rate (pending eligibility review) - Activate Membership
Submit your membership contribution
Receive onboarding materials, upcoming event details, and your designated point-of-contact
Once active, members can immediately begin participating in projects, workshops, seminars, or collaborative proposals.