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By joining Gaia-X AISBL as a member, your organisation can play a key role in the development of secure, transparent, and federated data exchanges that are critical for the future of Europe’s data economy.
Members Benefits
Cloud Service & IT providers, Research Institutions, Start-ups, End -users, Associations & Logo member1 can benefit from Gaia-X in many ways. Here you will find an overview of benefits that apply to you.
Business & Organisational
- Invitation to the BoD Meeting shaping the Annual Strategy 2
- Invitation to BoD VIP Networking Dinners
- Quarterly CxO calls based on your needs
- Make use of endorsement letters for EU funding, boosting the probability of successfully receiving it
- Become a Gaia-X endorsed project for higher visibility and cross-collaboration possibilities
- Participate in Gaia-X working groups/ sprints, and contribute to the development of the standard
- Networking opportunities for collaborating on tenders and encouraging partnerships
- Positive reputation on the market
- New business opportunities for providing IT support
- New opportunities for providing governance support
- Distribute RfIs/ RfPs across members
- Political insight via the Governmental Advisory Board
- Capitalising on the value of data
Technological
- Contribute to technical specifications via WGs
- Opportunities to become a Gaia-X Evangelist
- Opportunities to become a Gaia-X Certified Expert
- Access to all Gaia-X Academy courses, alongside certificates
- Provide requirements and input to Gaia-X Academy courses and curricular
- Logos on the repository source code
- Tech Helpline
- Opportunities to become a GXDCH
- Provide technological requirements to the Gaia-X community
- Headstart to all releases (Documentation and SW)
- Benefits limited to the use of Gaia-X Member Logo
- Limited to European Members
Marketing & Communications
- News release announcing membership (Website, Members Newsletter, Social Media)
- Organisation profile added to the Members Directory on Gaia-X Website
- Exclusive one-on-one meetings with Gaia-X CxOs, available upon request, at the Gaia-X Annual Summit and flagship events (Market-X and Tech-X)
- Speaking opportunity at the Gaia-X annual Summit and flagship events (all requests to be evaluated and approved by the management team)
- As a speaker at the Gaia-X Annual Summit, you may be invited to the press conference based on your expertise and contributions to Gaia-X
- Participate in Gaia-X working groups/ sprints, and contribute to the development of the standard
- Use Case Testimonials featured on the Website, Members’ Newsletter, and Social Media in the form of (Brochure, Slides, Podcasts or Videos)
- Contribute biannually with a featured article in the Gaia-X Magazine
- Share your activities, news, events, and videos with the Gaia-X Community through our newsletters and social media. Simply email us for seamless dissemination
- Based on your expertise and contributions to Gaia-X, invitation to a podcast interview. Also proposal of topics for dissemination
- Free access to Gaia-X Summit and flagship events
- Discounts on Events Partnerships packages
- Members webinars, newsletters
- Curation of contents & documentation under a single members platform
- Participate in a community of practice, expertise and knowledge transfer, learn and exchange
- Receive monthly communication on relevant funding opportunities at European and National levels, from basic requirements to evaluation criteria
- Use Gaia-X Accredited Logo
- Use Gaia-X Powered Logo
- Use Gaia-X Member Logo
Membership Fees
Annual Consolidated Revenue (in EUR)
Annual Standard Membership Fee
End User Reduced fee
Logo Membership Fee
| ≥ 10 billion |
| ≥ 1 billion |
| ≥ 500 million |
| ≥ 100 million |
| ≥ 10 million |
| < 10 million |
| Start-up*** |
| NPO |
| € 75.000 |
| € 45.000 |
| € 20.000 |
| € 20.000 |
| € 10.000 |
| € 5.000 |
| € 1.000 |
| € 2.500 |
| € 40.000 |
| € 20.000 |
| € 10.000 |
| € 5.000 |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| Not applicable |
| € 750 |
| € 750 |
| € 750 |
| Not applicable |
How to join
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Use our contact form and let us know that you are interested in becoming a member or contact aisbl-membership@gaia-x.eu.
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We will email you the documents you need to fill out for your application.
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Fill in the documents and send them back to us.
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We will come back to you with the decision taken by the Board of Directors and guide you through the onboarding.
1. Shaping the Future of European Data Exchanges
- Influence: You’ll have the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the Gaia-X framework, which aims to bring trust and interoperability within data exchanges. You’ll have a say in setting standards and governance models that could define the future of data economy.
- Collaboration: You’ll be part of a network of leading organisations, including industry giants, SMEs, research institutions, and governmental agencies; all working together to build a trusted and interoperable data ecosystem.
2. Access to Cutting-Edge Technology and Standards
- Innovation: Gaia-X is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for innovative solutions for data exchanges in a trustworthy and interoperable way. You’ll gain early access to these developments, allowing your organisation to stay ahead of the curve.
- Interoperability: Membership ensures that your solutions are aligned with the latest standards and are interoperable with other Gaia-X services, enhancing your market reach and credibility.
3. Networking and Business Opportunities
- Partnerships: You’ll have the chance to forge strategic partnerships with other members, opening doors to new business opportunities and collaborations.
- Visibility: Your organisation’s visibility and reputation in the industry can significantly be enhanced by our promotional activities.
4. Data Sovereignty and Compliance
- Trust: Gaia-X is built on principles of data sovereignty, security, and privacy. By joining, you’ll be part of a network that prioritises these values, which can help your organisation comply with European regulations and build trust with your customers.
- Compliance: Membership helps you stay informed about evolving regulatory requirements in Europe, such as GDPR and other data protection laws.
5. Contribution to European Digital Sovereignty
- Strategic Impact: By joining Gaia-X, your organisation contributes to breaking down data silos and fostering more trustworthy and interoperable data exchanges. This collective effort not only strengthens Europe’s digital sovereignty but also promotes a more diverse and resilient market, ensuring that organisations of all sizes can compete and thrive in the global digital economy.
- Sustainability: Gaia-X promotes sustainable and responsible data usage. Your participation can align your organisation with these values, which are increasingly important to stakeholders and customers.
6. Educational and Knowledge-Sharing Opportunities
- Learning: We provide access to a wealth of resources, workshops, and expert knowledge that can help you to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in data exchanges and the economy.
- Thought Leadership: As a member, you can also benefit from and contribute to thought leadership activities, such as webinars and conferences, which can position your organisation as a leader in the field.
Who can join Gaia-X
Large Enterprise – SMEs – Associations – Start ups
We are looking for both users and providers to participate in the project. The success of Gaia-X depends largely on user-driven demand and the definition of users’ requirements. We are also looking for companies and organisations from different industries representing the user perspective. The contributions of technological companies, including providers, is key to the development of the technical concept.