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Benefits of Membership

CLAWS membership is open to all entities based in the United States, including any industrial organization that was incorporated or formed under the laws of a U.S. state or territory and maintains a significant manufacturing presence in the U.S. CLAWS welcomes anyone committed to furthering technology related to wide-bandgap semiconductors and their uses in civilian or military applications.

PARTNER
Partner members help to establish the Hub’s capabilities while providing guidance on the future direction of the Hub’s resources. Partner benefits include the following:
AFFILIATE
Affiliate members leverage the Hub’s resources while providing guidance on road mapping the future direction of the Hub’s capability. Affiliate benefits include the following:
ASSOCIATE
Associates leverage the Hub’s resources. Associate benefits include the following:
  • Access to licensing CLAWS Hub Intellectual Property, as provided in the Bylaws;
  • Discounted IP rates for non-exclusive licensing;
  • Access to Hub RDKs on a fee basis (fees as determined by the CLAWS Hub);
  • A position on the Membership Committee;
  • 5 voting points for Membership Committee votes; and
  • Ability to embed personnel within the Hub*
  • CLAWS satellite laboratory/office availability*
*Subject to CLAWS Director approval
  • Access to licensing CLAWS Hub Intellectual Property, as provided in the Bylaws
  • Access to Hub RDKs on a fee basis (fees as determined by the CLAWS Hub);
  • A position on the Membership Committee; and
  • 3 voting points for Membership Committee votes
  • Access to licensing CLAWS Hub Intellectual Property, as provided in the Bylaws
  • Access to Hub RDKs on a fee basis (fees as determined by the CLAWS Hub);
  • A position on the Membership Committee; and
  • 1 voting point for Membership Committee votes

CLAWS also offers an Advisor/Observer membership level. Advisors/Observers gain access to the information generated by the Hub and provide valuable guidance.

Membership costs are structured to reflect the engagement level and the size/scope of the organization that wishes to join. Contact claws-admin@ncsu.edu for additional information.

Interested in joining?

For pricing and more information, fill out our interest form and a member of our team will contact you.

Membership Interest Form