There are four main types of Full Members with two sub divisions:

• Full Industry Members
  • Medium-sized Industry Members
  • Large Industry Members
• Full Research Members
• Full SME Members
  • Small or Micro SME Members
  • Medium-sized SME Members
• Full Association Members.

The updated user guide for determining the types of Full Members can be downloaded as a PDF document here.

 Full membership to the 6G-IA is open to and limited to entities with legal personality, that

• have a registered seat either in a Member State, Candidate State, or Associated Country of the European Union; and
• support the mission and vision of the Association and the HEurope SNS Contract; and
• have research and development (herein “R&D”) activities in the Member States, Candidate States and Associated Countries of the European Union; and
• meets the eligibility criteria to accede to the SNS Initiative Collaboration Agreement 2024 and to remain a party therein.

Full membership applications can be submitted online at any time via the form below.

Key full membership advantages include:

• Insight and influence on Smart Networks & Services partnership
• Access to dedicated project calls for topics where a minimum participation of 6G-IA Members is required
• Early visibility and unique consultation on SNS Work Program
• Eligibility to lead 6G-IA Work Groups and to apply for a seat in the 6G-IA Governing Board
• Unique chance to participate and influence in setting the European industry position on key technological issues
• “Affiliate entities” (as defined in the 6G-IA Statutes) to a 6G-IA Member are also covered by the membership
• Voting rights in all 6G IA GA decisions (Large Industry 2 votes, all other membership types 1 vote)

 Association Fiscal Year:

 The fiscal year of the 6G-IA starts on 1^st January and ends on 31^st December of the same year.

 Membership Fees 2024:

• Full Industry Members
  • Medium-sized Industry Members    10000 €
  • Large Industry Members       20000€
• Full Research Members        3000€
• Full SME Members
  • Small or Micro SME Members     1500€
  • Medium-sized SME Members    3000€
• Full Association Members.      3000€

 Join the 6G-IA anytime:

• New Full Members joining the Association from 1 January until end March (Q1) pay the entire membership fee for the current financial year.
• New Full Members joining the Association from 1 April until end June (Q2) pay 75% of the membership fee for the current financial year.
• New Full Members joining the Association from 1 July until end September (Q3) pay 50% of the membership fee for the current financial year.
• New Full Members joining the Association from 1 October until end December (Q4) pay 25% of the membership fee for the current financial year.

Please fill in the full membership application form below. Your application will be reviewed by the Governing Board of the 6G-IA for approval. You will be informed about the status of your application as soon as possible.  (note: The PIC number requested is the European Commission Participant Identification Code that you need for European Projects)