Become a Member or Partner

NEx looks to draw additional partners for global collaboration from leading academic institutions, industries, technical societies, standard bodies and manufacturers. Prospective partners are encouraged to contact NEx at info@nonmetallic.org to explore opportunities.

Funding for all NEx initiatives will come from Sustaining and Supporting Members. This funding is necessary and critical to allow NEx to produce viable results from its inception. As part of the highest level of membership, NEx Sustaining Members receive:

An invitation to serve on the NEx Steering Committee to establish annual budget, strategic plan, and operational plan;
An invitation to serve on the Nominating Committee for the NEx Board of Directors;
An invitation to serve on any of the NEx Technology, Standards/Specification, Professional Development, Advocacy/Technical Support, and Product/ Personnel Certification committees;
Access to all NEx content; and
Prominent recognition on NEx website.

NEx supporting members will help the Center achieve its mission and receive the following benefits:

Membership Level	NEx Steering Committee	NEx Core Function Committees	Presence on NEx Website	NEx Project-Specific Committees	NEx Nominating Committee	Access to NEx Content	Annual Commitment (in USD)
Sustaining Member	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	$300,000+
Gold Supporting Member	—	✔	✔	✔	—	✔	$100,000
Silver Supporting Member	—	—	✔	✔	—	✔	$50,000
Bronze Supporting Member	—	—	✔	By invitation	—	✔	$10,000
Specifying Agency	—	—	✔	By invitation	—	By invitation	$0

Read our Member Prospectus for more information. To join as a Sustaining or Supporting Member, please fill out our Membership Application.