{"id":49930,"date":"2017-01-17T15:52:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T14:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/our-members\/waarom-lid-worden\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:20:24","slug":"become-a-member-of-water-alliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/our-members\/become-a-member-of-water-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a member of Water Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Water Alliance is an active network and industry organisation for companies based in the Netherlands in the water and environmental technology sector and is affiliated with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/fme\/\">FME<\/a>. We offer members access to subsidised projects and programmes,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/expertgroepen\/\">expert groups<\/a>, matchmaking,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/activiteiten\/\">events<\/a>, and collective participation in (inter)national trade fairs on favourable terms. As a network organisation, we connect our members with a large (inter)national network within the water and environmental technology sector and with cross-sector clusters such as energy, industry, the built environment, agrifood and cleantech.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two types of membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water Alliance offers two types of membership, depending on the type of organisation. Organisations that bring a technology or product to market or are developing one become members as&nbsp;<strong>Participants<\/strong>. Read more about becoming a Participant here.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organisations that are not technology companies but do contribute to the objectives of Water Alliance can also become members, such as knowledge institutions, end users, financiers, consultants or other relevant parties. These organisations join as&nbsp;<strong>Associated partners<\/strong>. Read more about becoming an Associated partner here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id='block69feeeaf1d031' class=\"wp-block-acf-buttons\">\n\n  <div class=\"buttons \">\n          \n        \n          <a class=\"btn-small arrow-right default\" href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n            <span>Want to know more, or want to meet us first? Just contact us!<\/span>\n              \n          <\/a>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-grijs-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading project-card\"><strong>Become a Participant<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to a unique network and market opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge and expertise through expert groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in exhibition or themed pavilions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publicity and visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy &amp; Public Affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/br>\n\n\n\n<div id='block69feeeaf1d9a4' class=\"wp-block-acf-buttons\">\n\n  <div class=\"buttons \">\n          \n        \n          <a class=\"btn-small arrow-right default\" href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/participant-worden\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <span>Become Participant<\/span>\n              \n          <\/a>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n  \n  \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-grijs-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading project-card\"><strong>Become an Associated Partner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to a unique network and market opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in knowledge sharing &amp; themed sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publicity and visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insight into market developments and innovations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\n\n\n\n<div id='block69feeeaf1f066' class=\"wp-block-acf-buttons\">\n\n  <div class=\"buttons \">\n          \n        \n          <a class=\"btn-small arrow-right default\" href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/associate-partner-worden\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <span>Become Associate Partner<\/span>\n              \n          <\/a>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n  \n  \n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special rate for start-ups and scale-ups<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For start-ups with little or no turnover (less than \u20ac100,000), we offer an attractive rate: membership at \u20ac250 per year. In this way, we aim to give innovative start-ups the space to grow. This reduced rate applies for a maximum period of 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scale-ups are also eligible for a special rate. In the first year, membership is \u20ac250, increasing to \u20ac1,150 in the fourth year. This rate depends on annual turnover (above \u20ac100,000) and supports growth towards a more mature business phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id='block69feeeaf1f7c6' class=\"wp-block-acf-buttons\">\n\n  <div class=\"buttons \">\n          \n        \n          <a class=\"btn-small arrow-right default\" href=\"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/become-start-up-or-scale-up-participant\/\" target=\"_self\">\n            <span>Read more about becoming a Start-up or Scale-up Participant<\/span>\n              \n          <\/a>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toolbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about what we do and what we can offer you can be found in our Toolbook below. If you prefer a printed copy, we would be happy to send one to you. 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