MEMBERSHIP

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NISP CONNECT is supported through membership dues, course fees, and corporate underwriting for specific programmes and contributions from economic development agencies. Membership enables NISP CONNECT’s independence to provide high-quality programmes to entrepreneurs and early stage companies, while simultaneously providing opportunities for early stage access to capital providers and the service industry. The resulting membership community accelerates company formation while strengthening Northern Ireland’s local economy. NISP CONNECT carries out its mission through the generous support of our members and almost 500 volunteers who mentor companies and serve on our boards and planning committees. The financial support and active, hands-on participation by NISP CONNECT’s members from all areas of high technology, life sciences, law, accounting, angel and venture investment, investment banking, marketing, and communications brings invaluable expertise to start-up companies.

Who can become a NISP CONNECT Member?
· Life science, telecommunication, software and other high-technology companies
· Business service (legal, accounting, banking, real estate, etc.) providers to the life science and technology industries
· Capital providers such as VCs, angel investors, and banks
· Individuals looking to give back

Join NISP CONNECT and become part of this unique and vibrant collaborative community. Put your talents to work to help us continue to grow Northern Ireland’s innovation economy.

Members I Benefits

Platinum Members – £10,000
· Premier membership featuring VIP attendance to invitation-only CONNECT events
· Opportunity to “create and brand” new programmes from content to venue
· Feature article/interview in CONNECT newsletter
· Prominent company logo and acknowledgement on CONNECT website and other materials
· Member discount for all employees to all CONNECT events and programmes (once charging for attendance begins)
· First right of refusal to underwrite CONNECT programmes and events
· Participation in programme committees and development of programmes and events
· First opportunity is extended for seats on the NISP CONNECT committees and for sponsorship of our signature events including: 25K, Evening series, Diaspora events, FrameWorks and Springboard.
· “Bronze” member associate tenant status for 5 employees

Gold Members – £5,000
· Distinctive membership offering involvement with committees and programmes when available
· Membership listing on CONNECT website, marketing materials and CONNECT Resource Guide
· Opportunity to underwrite CONNECT programmes and events as available
· Opportunity for member to submit an article to CONNECT newsletter
· Member discount for employees to all CONNECT events and programmes
· “Bronze” member associate tenant status for 3 employees

Silver Members – £2,000
· Special membership providing company listing on CONNECT website, marketing materials and CONNECT Resource Guide
· Certain sponsorship opportunities as they become available
· Opportunity for member to submit article to CONNECT newsletter
· Involvement with committees and programmes when available
· Member discount for employees to all CONNECT events and programmes
· “Bronze” member associate tenant status for 1 employee

EiRs (Entrepreneurs in Residence) – £0
“Bronze” member associate tenant status for 1 person in return for coaching early stage ventures