Join the Center for Digtal Factory Innovations

Benefits of being a member

Access and the ability to steer the direction of pre-competitive and cutting edge technologies
Leverage the resources of industry partners, universities, and NSF
Intellectual Properties with a high Return on Investment
Collaborate with world-renowned researchers
Work with community college, undergraduate, and graduate students (potential employees)
Opportunities for workforce development and education
Access to facilities, testbeds, and data across the CDFI Sites
Work with experts on standardization and interoperability
Networking and customer discovery

Full Member: $50,000/year
A seat on the Industrial Advisory Board with one vote on project selection and center operations

Associate Member: $25,000/year
A seat on the Industrial Advisory Board with half-vote on project selection and center operations

Regular IAB Meetings showcasing research, student projects, and educational outcomes
Value proposition items