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How to Join TCI Network

You have two options for applying for TCI membership:

For detailed information on who is in the network, which the benefits of a TCI membership are, the type of membership and how you can apply, you can download the TCI Membership Dossier 2013.

Membership Type

TCI MEMBERS

Organizational Member

Non-profit organizations, government agencies, multilateral organizations, academic institutions and companies dedicated to fostering economic development.
TCI organizational membership fee = 2000 EUR
Special fee for developing countries = 500 EUR

Individual Member Cluster practitioners with at least two years of proven experience in cluster and competitiveness projects
TCI individual membership fee = 200 EUR

(i) Duration: A membership year runs from January 1 to December 31.
(ii) Renewals: The annual membership is automatically renewed at the beginning of the year.
(iii) Cancellation Policy: If you want to cancel your TCI membership please submit a written cancellation note to info@tci-network.org no later than September 30.
(iv) Developing countries: To be eligible for the special fee, organizations must be based in any of those countries considered as low-income or lower-middle-income economies, according to the classification of the World Bank.

OTHER USERS

Attendants to TCI conferences Fee according to the conference
Users of TCI services Fee according to the service provided
Student/Retired people Special fee = 20 EUR (justification on competitiveness/cluster related studies must be provided)

Note: As presented in the meeting of the General Assembly in 2009, attendants to TCI conferences will continue having access to the members-only area of our website but will not enjoy the full benefits. This means that the only way to formalize your membership to TCI and enjoy the full benefits is through the TCI Secretariat.

Benefits

Full benefits only apply for Organizational and Individual Members.

Knowledge
• Key information about clusters, competitiveness and innovation systems on a global level
• Latest trends in competitive strategies and cluster-based policies
• Best practices in cluster development and management
• News about cluster initiatives and competitive regions worldwide
• Experiences on methodologies for economic growth and regional development
Networking
• Contact with leading competitiveness actors and relevant organizations active in cluster and regional development in an open, flexible and practical context
• Access to potential international cooperation partners with deep expertise in clusters and competitiveness
• Interest Groups and Open Projects on competitiveness topics to build on strengths and expertise
• Regional initiatives and local contact points to exchange experiences and best practices in a dynamic regional dialogue
Visibility
• Reinforcement of your international visibility through our website and members directory
• Showcase for your information on clusters and regional competitiveness
Accreditation
• Identify yourself as TCI member
• Use of TCI logo. TCI logo grants recognition for practitioners and organizations working towards improving competitiveness in regions and clusters
• Certificate of membership
Other benefits
• Beneficial rates on TCI services and activities
• Opportunities to host conferences in cooperation with TCI
• Login to the members reserved area on our website
• International visibility through our on-line members directory
• Right to attend, speak and vote at the TCI General Assembly
• Right to vote and eligibility for TCI Board of Directors
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