APNEA Membership

Join the work, not only the network.

APNEA membership is designed for organisations and professionals who can contribute evidence, operating experience, research, policy context or standards awareness, and who can use the shared result.

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Approved members receive a 12-month waived founding membership period. No payment details are required during application.

Founding period12 months waived after approval

AdmissionExecutive Committee review

ParticipationSix recognised member categories

PositioningNo commercial-outcome guarantee

Membership value

Membership should improve the work members already do.

APNEA does not treat membership as passive access to an audience. The value comes from structured exchange, better regional questions and outputs that can be used in professional decisions.

Better decision questions

Use practical frameworks to test technology, operations, safety, sustainability and regional implementation.

Regional perspective

Understand how standards, operating conditions, evidence requirements and professional practice vary across markets.

Evidence exchange

Contribute experience, research or technical context within a neutral, professionally governed environment.

Reusable outputs

Help shape practice notes, comparison tools, working checklists, learning agendas and collaboration briefs.

Participation pathways

Take part in relevant forums, working groups, learning sessions, study visits and member dialogue when available.

Clear expectations

Membership creates participation, not a commercial promise.

APNEA protects the credibility of the Alliance by stating what membership does not guarantee.

No guaranteed contracts or leads

Membership does not guarantee customers, projects, transactions, introductions or commercial outcomes.

No market-entry approval

Regional dialogue and standards awareness do not replace destination-market acceptance or regulatory requirements.

No project endorsement

Participation does not constitute engineering, legal, regulatory, assurance, investment or certification approval.

No exclusive representation

APNEA does not claim that one member or position represents every market, sector or participant.

Founding membership period

Start with contribution before renewal.

Approved members receive a 12-month waived founding membership period. The application does not collect payment details.

Membership fees, where applicable after the founding period, are determined by the Executive Committee and approved at a General Meeting. Any renewal fee will be communicated before a member is asked to renew.

After approval 12 months waived

Application reviewed Category confirmed Participation begins Renewal communicated later

Membership categories

Select the category that reflects how you participate.

The Executive Committee confirms the final category during application review.

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FormationVoting

Founding Member

Organisations invited during the formation of the Alliance.

Admission route: invitation and approval

OrganisationVoting

Corporate Member

Companies operating in relevant new-energy, mobility, technology or sustainability sectors.

Admission route: application and approval

OrganisationVoting

SME / Startup Member

Small enterprises and startups with relevant operating, technical or regional interests.

Admission route: application and approval

InstitutionParticipating

Associate Member

Academic institutions, research bodies and non-profit organisations.

Non-voting category

ProfessionalParticipating

Individual Member

Professionals with relevant expertise or experience across APNEA focus areas.

Non-voting category

RecognitionHonorary

Honorary Member

Individuals recognised for meaningful contributions to relevant sectors or professional communities.

By recognition, not standard application

Rights and participation

Participation is broad. Governance rights are specific.

Founding, Corporate and SME / Startup Members hold voting and office-holding rights. Other categories may participate in activities but do not vote or hold office.

CategoryActivitiesContributeVoteHold office

FoundingEligibleEligibleYesYes

CorporateEligibleEligibleYesYes

SME / StartupEligibleEligibleYesYes

AssociateEligibleEligibleNoNo

IndividualEligibleEligibleNoNo

HonoraryAs invitedAs invitedNoNo

Founding

Activities: Eligible
Contribute: Eligible
Vote: Yes
Hold office: Yes

Corporate

Activities: Eligible
Contribute: Eligible
Vote: Yes
Hold office: Yes

SME / Startup

Activities: Eligible
Contribute: Eligible
Vote: Yes
Hold office: Yes

Associate

Activities: Eligible
Contribute: Eligible
Vote: No
Hold office: No

Individual

Activities: Eligible
Contribute: Eligible
Vote: No
Hold office: No

Honorary

Activities: As invited
Contribute: As invited
Vote: No
Hold office: No

Application process

A clear route from interest to participation.

Application does not guarantee admission. The Executive Committee reviews relevance, category and alignment with the Alliance framework.

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Share your profile and contribution interests

Select a category, describe your organisation or professional role, and identify the APNEA domains most relevant to your work.

Review

Executive Committee assessment

The application is reviewed for relevance, category, completeness and alignment with the Alliance’s neutral and non-profit purpose.

Approve

Membership category is confirmed

Approved applicants receive membership confirmation and founding-period onboarding information.

Participate

Contribute and use the shared result

Members can engage through relevant knowledge, dialogue and activity pathways as they become available.

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Member expectations

Credible exchange depends on professional conduct.

The Alliance works best when participation strengthens shared understanding without turning the platform into a sales channel or an endorsement mechanism.

Accurate representationDescribe expertise, evidence, affiliations and limitations responsibly.

Respect for neutralityDo not present one commercial or institutional position as the Alliance position.

Responsible evidence sharingDistinguish facts, assumptions, opinions and confidential information.

Useful contributionHelp move discussion toward a clearer question, reusable output or next action.

Professional conductEngage respectfully across markets, sectors, disciplines and member categories.

Membership FAQ

Questions before applying.

Use the application page when you are ready. Contact APNEA when your category or eligibility needs clarification.

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Who can apply?

Relevant companies, SMEs, startups, academic institutions, research bodies, non-profits and professionals may apply under the appropriate category. Founding and Honorary membership follow distinct routes.

Is membership automatically approved?

No. Every application is subject to Executive Committee review and approval under the Alliance membership framework.

Is the first year free?

Approved members receive a 12-month waived founding membership period. The application does not request payment details.

What happens after the waived period?

Any applicable renewal fee will be determined through the Alliance governance process and communicated before renewal. Members can decide whether to continue.

Does membership guarantee business opportunities?

No. Membership does not guarantee contracts, leads, funding, market entry, project endorsement, certification or commercial outcomes.

Can individuals join?

Yes. Professionals with relevant expertise may apply as Individual Members. Individual membership is a participating, non-voting category.

Contribute to the Alliance

Bring experience that can improve a regional question.

Apply to join a neutral Asia-Pacific platform built around evidence, professional dialogue and practical shared capability.

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