Coral CEA is driving an ecosystem-based commercialization approach so there is motivation for several types of members.
Small and medium sized businesses may join to gain access to the unique assets that allow them to differentiate their offers, or to fill gaps in some aspect of their commercialization plan. Large companies may join to gain access to the massive innovation and to exploit the partnering opportunities with these innovators. Suppliers of technology join to contribute their assets to the community (either under a free community license or commercial terms), to fill gaps in the capability of Coral CEA. Customer join to influence solutions offers, contribute capability and to secure partners to solve their problems.
There are five levels of membership:
| Member Class | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Strategic | Organizations that demonstrate significant commitment to leveraging Coral CEA to advance their business. This commitment may take the form of strategically leveraging Coral CEA assets to advance their business, contributing key resources to advance the Coral CEA ecosystem and making a significant ($1.5M + cash or in-kind) initial contribution to Coral CEA. These organizations wish to influence and participate in the development of the Coral CEA ecosystem. |
| Commercial | Organizations that consider the assets provided or owned by Coral CEA as an integral part of their corporate and product strategy, and that offer products and services based on, or supported by, such assets. Commercial Members are Coral CEA members that generally wish to actively participate in the development of the Coral CEA ecosystem. |
| Individual | Individual Members are individuals (that is, not corporate entities) that are significant contributors to Coral CEA projects. Member contributions must be validated as significant by the executive director and at least 1 board member. |
| Sponsored | Individuals or corporate entities that are participating in the Coral CEA’s Lead-to-Win Program, are focused on Coral CEA opportunities and are being actively being mentored in the Coral CEA’s Lead-to-Win Program (Phase III) in order to develop and grow the member’s emerging businesses. |
| Associate | Organizations or individuals that participate in, and show support for the Coral CEA ecosystem. |