BECOME A MEMBER
Membership in AIM Photonics provides a variety of benefits to the integrated photonic community. Our institute unites companies large and small with academic institutions, technical trade organizations, and U.S. government agencies in order to establish and advance the Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) manufacturing ecosystem while maintaining cost effective access to key PIC technology development programs. Participation is available on a number of levels, which starts with an observer-level annual membership fee of $3,000.
Benefits
| Benefits | Definition of Benefits | Full Member | Observer Discovery Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engagement | Inclusion in the annual AIM Photonics Members in-person meeting. | X | X |
| Member Exclusive Content | Technology and Institute updates. | X | X |
| Wafer and TAP Credits | Member may be eligible to receive credit towards their Membership Fee for “Work” purchased from AIM Photonics. Please consult section 3.2 of the Membership Agreement for more information. | X | |
| Special Wafer Pricing | Special multi-project wafer (“MPW”) and private wafer run pricing. | X | |
| Special TAP Services | Special Test, Assembly, and Packaging services pricing. | X | |
| Quarterly Project Progress Updates | Access to the online technical quarterly project progress update meetings. | X | |
| Special EWD Pricing | Ability to apply through AIM Photonics for Institute-specific funding opportunities, including: NIST (Manufacturing USA), National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, and Air Force Research Laboratory. | X | |
| Governance Participation | Eligible to serve on the Leadership Council and Strategic Advisory Board. | X | |
| Exclusive Collaboration and Engagement Opportunities | Marketing and promotional opportunities, shared public relations, networking, and sponsorship. | X |
Membership Types and Fees
| Membership Type | Membership Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Member | Industry (incl. Small Enterprise) | $25,000 per Membership Year |
| Academic | $10,000 per Membership Year | |
| National Lab & Federally Funded Research and Development Center | As set forth in the Cooperative Agreement | |
| Observer Discovery Member |
Industry (incl. Small Enterprise) Academic, non-U.S.* Professional Societies, non-U.S.* |
$3,000 per Membership Year |
| Academic, U.S.-based Professional Societies, U.S.-based |
$0 per Membership Year | |
| *Non-U.S. membership is subject to AIM Photonics' Department of Defense policy on foreign participation in AIM Photonics. | ||
Membership Agreement and Bylaws
You will find the AIM Photonics Membership Agreement (Rev. 4) in the file linked below. The AIM Photonics Bylaws are also found below. Please have the appropriate person in your organization (i.e. with signature authority) sign and date the Membership Agreement on page 9, and be sure to select the Membership Type. Given the large number of current members and the need to maintain uniform terms and conditions for all members, AIM Photonics cannot entertain changes to the Membership Agreement. Once completed, please return the signed Membership Agreement to us via email at info@aimphotonics.com. When the Membership Agreement has been countersigned by The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF SUNY) as administrator for AIM Photonics, a fully executed copy will be returned to you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.