Join COVESA
Membership in COVESA is open to all companies that are interested in developing common approaches and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems.
COVESA has a tiered member program offering options for companies of all sizes to participate, collaborate, and contribute to the success of our shared mission. Each tier provides visibility, participation, and/or leadership benefits commensurate with financial contributions.
Become a COVESA member in 4 easy steps
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Determine the level of membership that’s right for your organization |
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Complete the online Membership Application |
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Review Legal Documents and submit signed Participation Agreement |
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Pay membership fee |
Membership Value
COVESA offers members unparalleled value as a global and collaborative community accelerating the future of connected vehicles. COVESA is uniquely positioned to navigate the digital transformation shaped by customer expectations.
Benefits of COVESA membership include:
Experienced Community Leadership
Engage with a collaborative and experienced community of executives and experts in the connected vehicle and mobility industries.
Alignment with Industry Needs
Address the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital transformation of the automotive industry.
Networking and Visibility
Member Meetings and Events
Marketing and Promotional Support
Member Meetings and Events
Marketing and Promotional Support
Membership Benefits
| Membership Benefit | Charter | Core | Associate | Startup | Startup PLUS |
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| Seat on the Board of Directors | Two-year Term if Elected | One-year Term if Elected | |||
| Determine Board Composition | |||||
| Oversee Spend on Development Projects | |||||
| Preferential Placement on Industry Panels | |||||
| Thought Leadership Keynote and Free Booth at AMM | 2/Year | 1/Year | |||
| Right to Propose and Lead New Groups/Teams | |||||
| Appointment to Technical Steering Team | If Elected | ||||
| Right to Participate as a Voting Member in Groups/Teams | |||||
| Eligible to Attend All Member Meetings | Unlimited Free Passes | 10 Free Passes | 4 Free Passes | 2 Free Passes | 2 Free Passes |
| Pre-Release Access to COVESA-produced Documents | |||||
| Eligible to Participate in COVESA-sponsored Marketing Programs | 20% Discount | 10% Discount | At Cost | X (limited size) | X (limited size) |
| Right to Propose a New, COVESA-hosted Open Project | |||||
| Eligible to Co-present COVESA-sponsored Webinars or Co-author Whitepapers or Technical Briefs | |||||
| Logo Listed on Alliance Website | |||||
| Eligible to Receive Communications About Alliance Activities and Plans | |||||
| Eligible to Participate in COVESA Showcase Events | |||||
| Eligible to Access the Member Wiki and Email Distribution Lists | |||||
| Eligible for COVESA-negotiated Event Sponsorship and Registration Discounts | |||||
| Annual Fee | USD $75,000 | USD $30,000 | USD $12,000 | USD $2,000 (2-12 Employees) |
USD $5,000 (13-50 Employees) |
Startup Associate Membership Benefits
- Right to participate as a voting member in groups/projects
- Eligible to attend All Member Meetings (2 free passes)
- Pre-release access to COVESA-produced documents
- Eligible to participate in COVESA-sponsored marketing programs (limited size)
- Right to propose a new, COVESA-hosted open project
- Eligible to co-present COVESA-sponsored webinars or co-author whitepapers or technical briefs
- Logo listed on the COVESA website
- Eligible to receive communications about alliance activities and plans
- Eligible to participate in COVESA showcase events
- Eligible to contribute content to the Member Wiki
- Eligible for COVESA-negotiated event sponsorship and registration discounts
Startup & Startup PLUS Member Program Explained
The purpose of the Startup Associate Member (SAM) Program is to encourage immediate, active participation in COVESA technical and business activities by startup companies as they develop their first products. Eligibility for the program is summarized in the below table.
| Membership Level | Number of FTE Employees | Sponsorship | Legal Entity | Prototype or Proof-of-Concept |
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| Start-up Associate Member Annual Fee: $2,000 |
Equivalent of 2-12 Employees | Engaged in a business relationship with a sponsoring Charter or Core member OR sponsored by a COVESA-recognized Start-up Liaison Partner (e.g., Plug and Play) | Legal entity licensed to do business in its applicable state or country | Have or have plans to develop a demonstrable prototype or proof-of-concept that could have application in connected vehicle contexts |
| Start-up Associate Member PLUS Annual Fee: $5,000 |
Equivalent of 13-50 Employees | Engaged in a business relationship with a sponsoring Charter or Core member OR a sponsored by a COVESA-recognized Start-up Liaison Partner (e.g., Plug and Play) | Legal entity licensed to do business in its applicable state or country | Have or have plans to develop a demonstrable prototype or proof-of-concept that could have application in connected vehicle contexts |
How to Apply to Become a COVESA Startup or Startup Member
- Startup applicants are recommended to secure a mentoring organization that is a member of COVESA (or alternatively, a COVESA-recognized startup incubator i.e. Plug and Play, etc.).
- The mentoring COVESA member or incubator partner should send an email to Mike Nunnery who manages the COVESA Startup program at marketing@covesa.global. The email should include the startup organization’s name and primary contact person, indicating the member’s willingness to mentor the startup organization.
- Complete the online Startup Membership Application.
- Download and complete the COVESA Startup Participation Agreement.
- Email the completed Startup Participant Agreement to COVESA Member Services at help@covesa.global, who will approve and process your application sending you your membership invoice.
- Upon receipt of the invoice for membership, pay the annual fee by check or wire transfer (additional bank fees apply). Further information will be provided on the membership invoice. Any questions concerning your membership may be directed to Mike Nunnery at marketing@covesa.global or help@covesa.global.
Membership Application Forms/Downloads
Standard Membership Forms*
Startup/Startup PLUS Membership Forms
Legal Documents
*Standard Membership = Charter, Core or Associate
Submit Forms and Payment
After completing your Online Application and Participation Agreement, you will receive an email confirmation of your acceptance as a new COVESA member, along with an invoice reflecting your chosen membership level.
Once you have paid the invoice, you can send your company logo to help@covesa.global, and your membership application process will be complete.