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Strategic opportunities
Access to relevant funding, procurement, research and commercial project opportunities.
Membership
Join a European network of strategic capabilities.
Membership provides a structured framework for cooperation on complex technological, industrial and infrastructure programmes.
Value of membership
Participation with a defined purpose.
ECDSIC helps capable organisations pursue opportunities requiring resources and competencies beyond those of a single participant.
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Qualified partnerships
Cooperation with complementary technological, industrial and research organisations.
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Proposal coordination
Common organisational support for complex project proposals and submissions.
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Project governance
Coordinated administration, execution oversight and reporting frameworks.
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Combined capabilities
Opportunity to integrate eligible expertise, resources and references into broader solutions.
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Joint value creation
A structured framework for the development and commercial application of integrated results.
Who can join
A network built on demonstrable competencies.
Full membership is primarily intended for commercial, industrial, technological and research organisations established within the European Union.
Potential members include technology developers, manufacturers, engineering companies, infrastructure providers, systems integrators, universities, research institutes and other organisations offering relevant capabilities.
Admission is subject to a review of technical relevance, organisational standing, appropriate compliance factors and the applicant's ability to contribute to the consortium's objectives.
Admission process
Structured onboarding.
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Expression of interest
Submit basic organisational details and an outline of relevant capabilities.
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Competence profile
Provide information on technologies, services, products, certifications and references.
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Review and evaluation
ECDSIC assesses technical, legal, financial, security and other relevant factors.
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Formal admission
Complete the required approvals, agreements and applicable contributions.
Membership questions
Membership is a framework for cooperation, not an automatic project entitlement.
Does membership guarantee participation in projects?
No. Participation is determined for each opportunity according to technical suitability, references, capacity, eligibility, the requirements of the contracting organisation and applicable project rules.
Does ECDSIC acquire existing member intellectual property?
No. Members retain ownership of technologies, products and intellectual property developed before joining or independently outside agreed project activities. Separate arrangements govern any jointly developed results.
Can competing organisations both become members?
Yes. The consortium follows principles of neutral project assessment, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest management and applicable competition law.
Must every member take part in every project?
No. Each project involves a defined team of qualified organisations that formally accept their respective responsibilities and commitments.
Can research organisations become members?
Yes. Research institutes and academic organisations are eligible, subject to the applicable admission process and membership terms.
Membership governance
One member. One vote.
Each active full member holds one vote in the Assembly of Members, irrespective of company size, annual turnover, membership contributions or the number of projects in which it participates.
Membership does not transfer ownership of existing technologies or create automatic rights to participate in specific projects. All project engagements are subject to separate selection, contractual and operational arrangements.
Next steps
Apply for membershipExplore membership in ECDSIC.
Submit your organisation’s capabilities and areas of interest for an initial membership discussion.