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Join the OpenPOWER Foundation

Four membership tiers designed for every level of involvement — from community contributors to enterprise board members. All members advance the open POWER ecosystem.

Membership Tiers

OpenPOWER Foundation membership is administered through the Linux Foundation. All tiers provide access to working groups, published specifications, and the broader OpenPOWER community. Higher tiers unlock voting rights, governance participation, and co-marketing opportunities.

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Community

Open to All

Free

  • Forum & mailing list access
  • Working group observer status
  • Access to all published specifications
  • Community event invitations
  • Listed in community member directory
Join Free →
Silver

Commercial Member

$1,000 – $20,000 / year

  • All Community benefits
  • Working group participation & voting
  • Logo on openpowerfoundation.org
  • Compliance program access
  • Technical committee participation
  • 4 guest blog posts per year
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Gold

Strategic Partner

$60,000 / year

  • All Silver benefits
  • Working group leadership eligibility
  • TSC eligibility if leading a Working Group
  • Board observer seat opportunity
  • Enhanced logo placement
  • Co-marketing opportunities
  • 8 guest blog posts per year
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Platinum

Board Member

$100,000 / year

  • All Gold benefits
  • Board of Directors seat
  • Technical Steering Committee seat
  • Prominent logo placement (unlimited)
  • Press release co-branding
  • Priority compliance certification
  • Unlimited guest blog posts
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Silver annual fees are scaled by organization size: $20,000 (standard) · $5,000 (fewer than 100 employees) · $1,000 (fewer than 10 employees). Academic and non-profit organizations may qualify for reduced rates. Contact us for details.

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Membership is open to any organization or individual committed to advancing the open POWER ecosystem. Enroll through the Linux Foundation portal or contact us and we'll help you find the right tier.

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