Membership

Become a part of the BIC community! As a regional hub bringing together private industry, a range of academic institutions, and a variety of government partners, the BIC is putting the Berkshires on the map as a destination for technology focused businesses and young people who are looking for these careers.

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Members are manufacturing and technology enabled firms that leverage the BIC’s facilities and equipment, our training and educational programs, and our community of fellow members, affiliates, and academic partners.

Membership Includes the Following Benefits

Join the BIC Network: Branding on BIC Member Walls; Featured as Member on BIC website and in the BIC Annual Review; Company news and updates promoted on BIC social media platforms and in BIC newsletter; Priority access to the expertise of BIC staff, partners, and advisors; Priority access to direct support for State and Federal grant applications; Priority access to Education Research partners for training / R&D opportunities; Exclusive access to BIC Member-only events
Priority access to Trainings and Workshops: Leadership & Learning Institute; STAT Program; TechAMP Program; AWS Cloud Institute; Technical training for Advanced Manufacturing. Member discounts and possible reimbursement (based on eligibility) are also available.
Exclusive Access to BIC Member Services: Manufacturing and Prototyping; BIC Studios Media and Consulting, Executive and Professional Development; Research Partner Support for SBIR and STTR Initiatives; Business Development and Ecosystem Integration Support
Access to Member-focused Event and Media Opportunities: Priority Access to BIC program sponsorships; Member Catalyst Days; Cluster Catalyst Days; S2A Catalyst Days; BIC Presents Podcasting opportunities; My Story Vault Podcast opportunities.
Access to BIC Events and Conferencing Facility: Discounted Member pricing for room rentals at the BIC and BIC Works @ MoCA; Monthly booking credits based on company size; Additional discounted Member pricing for Event media services, Event technology support, and Event staff support.
Access to the Community Jobs Board

Fee Schedule - Three Year Commitment

Company Size

Annual Fee

Equipment Usage Fees

Space Rental Fees*

Micro (1-3 Employees)

Small (<25 Employees)

Large (25+ Employees)

$2,500

$6,500

$12,500

Discounted Member Price

*Large Companies receive $500/month credit; Small Companies receive $250/month credit; Micro Companies receive $150/month credit. Credit may be used by company itself or companies may use to support a non-profit or community partner of their preference.

Fee Payment - All membership fees (“Membership Fees”) are payable on an annual or bi-annually (January 30 / July 30) basis. Any agreed upon fees for equipment usage or rental of non-common areas are payable by the month or at the time of usage.

Affiliates are community and strategic partners that engage with our members and are aligned with the BIC’s mission of catalyzing regional economic growth.

Affiliates Receive the Following Benefits

Join the BIC Network: Branding on BIC Member Walls; Featured as an Affiliate Member on BIC website and in the BIC Annual Review; Company news and updates promoted on BIC social media platforms and in BIC newsletter.
Priority access to Trainings and Workshops: Leadership & Learning Institute and AWS Cloud Institute. Member discounts and possible reimbursement (based on eligibility) are also available.
Access to Member-focused Event and Media Opportunities: Priority Access to BIC program sponsorships.
Access to BIC Events and Conferencing Facility: Discounted Member pricing for room rentals at the BIC and BIC Works @ MoCA (25% off list prices); $500 in annual booking credits.
Access to the Community Jobs Board

Fee Schedule - Three Year Commitment

Annual Fee

Equipment Usage Fees

Space Rental Fees*

$750

N/A

Discounted Member Price

Fee Payment - All membership fees (“Membership Fees”) are payable bi-annually (January 30 / July 30). Any agreed upon fees for equipment usage or rental of non-common areas are payable by the month or at the time of usage.

Want to apply?

Reach out to Ben Sosne, Executive Director, at ben@the-bic.org