Impact the Future of the IoT

Become a member of the Alliance and influence the future of standards.

Membership Benefits

Join The Alliance

Work with the world’s most innovative companies to create, evolve, and promote universal open standards that connect all IoT devices – regardless of country, network, brand or function – for a unifying wireless experience that inspires new possibilities for people everywhere.

Membership at a Glance

Curious which level is right for your company? Below you’ll find an overview of the four types of membership:

Associate Members use standards-based IoT products but do not directly build or manufacture them. To join at the Associate level and certify white-label products, a company must partner with an Alliance Participant or Promoter member through our Certification Transfer Program.

Adopter Members use existing, approved specifications to build products. Adopters can access completed, approved standards documents, certify products through Alliance certification programs, and use Alliance technology logos and trademarks for certified products.

Participant Members contribute to and develop standards they will later adopt and use. Participants can access Alliance Working Groups, are hands-on in developing specifications, and gain early access to draft specifications and testing, with opportunity to develop and get to market faster.

Promoter Members contribute to, develop, and adopt Alliance standards and enjoy all other member level benefits. Promoters help lead the Alliance with final approval on all standards, hold a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors, and  may lead and participate in Board Committees.

Please expand the membership level sections below to learn more about Alliance benefits.

Promoter

*$105,000 USD/yr

  • Develop, test, and certify products $2,000 USD per product
  • Certify own derivative product $1,500 USD per product
  • Develop, test, and certify products that can be transferred to a 3rd party via the Certification Transfer Program
  • Implement a Certified Product via the Certification Transfer Program and use the Alliance Certification trademarks and logos $1,500 USD per product
  • Certified Product listing on the Alliance website
  • Attend Alliance workshops, developer conferences, and test events
  • Participate in the development of market messaging and marketing communication assets for technology brands and specs
  • Participate in Alliance marketing communications, including press releases, blogs, member success stories, videos, etc.
  • Use Connectivity Standards Alliance trademarks and logos (within usage guidelines)
  • Receive access to Alliance marketing collateral
  • Receive a seat on the Board of Directors
  • Participate, vote, and chair Alliance Working Group teams
  • Participate in the development of Specifications and Test Materials
  • Participate in the development of Market Requirements and Use Cases for Specifications
  • Attend Connectivity Standards Alliance Member Meetings

Participant

*$20,000 USD/yr

  • Develop, test, and certify products $2,000 USD per product
  • Certify own derivative product $1,500 USD per product
  • Develop, test, and certify products that can be transferred to a 3rd party via the Certification Transfer Program
  • Implement a Certified Product via the Certification Transfer Program and use the Alliance Certification trademarks and logos $1,500 USD per product
  • Certified Product listing on the Alliance website
  • Attend Alliance workshops, developer conferences, and test events
  • Participate in the development of market messaging and marketing communication assets for technology brands and specs
  • Participate in Alliance marketing communications, including press releases, blogs, member success stories, videos, etc.
  • Use Connectivity Standards Alliance trademarks and logos (within usage guidelines)
  • Receive access to Alliance marketing collateral
  • Participate, vote, and chair Alliance Working Group teams
  • Participate in the development of Specifications and Test Materials
  • Participate in the development of Market Requirements and Use Cases for Specifications
  • Attend Connectivity Standards Alliance Member Meetings

Adopter

$7,000 USD/yr

  • Develop, test, and certify products $3,000 USD per product
  • Certify own derivative product $2,500 USD per product
  • Implement a Certified Product via the Certification Transfer Program and use the Alliance Certification trademarks and logos $2,500 USD per product
  • Certified Product listing on the Alliance website
  • Attend Alliance workshops, developer conferences, and test events
  • Participate in Alliance marketing communications, including press releases, blogs, member success stories, videos, etc.
  • Use Connectivity Standards Alliance trademarks and logos (within usage guidelines)
  • Receive access to Alliance marketing collateral
  • Attend Connectivity Standards Alliance Member Meetings

Associate

$0 USD/yr

White label or rebrand a Certified Product via the Certification Transfer Program and use the Alliance Certification trademarks $2,500 USD per product + $500 USD per year, per product (due annually on the anniversary date of the grant of certification)

* Promoter membership also requires a one-time initiation fee

* Membership Fees effective 15 July 2021.

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How to Become a Member

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Member Agreement

Download and sign the Member Agreement for your desired membership level. Then upload the signed Member Agreement in the Online Member Registration form.

Participant Agreement

Adopter Agreement

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Registration

Participants and Adopters: Complete the Online Member Registration form and payment information for your desired membership level.

  • Participant | $20,000 USD
  • Adopter | $7,000 USD

Associates: Please email help@csa-iot.org for information about joining as an Associate member.

  • Associate | $0 USD*

Interested in learning more about Promoter level membership? Contact us for details.

Online Registration Form

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Policy Review

Familiarize yourself with Alliance Processes & Procedures while we process your paperwork and payment.

Alliance Processes and Procedures

Member Group China

Connectivity Standards Alliance Member Group China (CMGC) was formed by members with a focus on promoting Alliance technologies in the China market.

Learn More About CMGC

Europe Interest Group

Europe Interest Group (EUIG) offers members active connections with other Connectivity Standards Alliance member companies that share an interest or investment in the European market. 

Learn More About EUIG