YESDR Consortium Membership¶

The YESDR Consortium welcomes participation from organizations and individuals interested in contributing to the development and adoption of the YesDR.

Eligibility¶

Membership is open to:

Academic and research institutions
Startups and small enterprises
Industry partners
Independent researchers and educators

Membership Categories¶

Organizational Members: Universities, research centers, companies, and startups
Individual Members: Faculty, students, researchers, and independent contributors

Membership Fees (Academic Consortium – 2026 Launch)¶

To ensure sustainable development of the YESDR framework and ongoing technical support to member institutions, the Consortium operates on a modest academic membership model.

Academic / Organizational Membership¶

Consortium Enrollment Fee (One-Time): ₹10,000
Covers Consortium onboarding, initial framework access, starter lab documentation, and an introductory technical orientation session.
Annual Membership Fee: ₹15,000
Supports continuous framework updates, faculty development workshops, student training programs, internship coordination, project guidance, collaborative research activities, and access to new YESDR modules.

These fees are structured to remain academic-friendly while enabling long-term maintenance, documentation, and community support.

Pricing is valid for early academic members and may be revised for future cohorts.

Member Rights and Responsibilities¶

Members may: - Participate in Study Groups and Working Groups - Submit technical contributions and change requests - Access draft specifications and reference materials

Members must: - Comply with Consortium policies - Contribute in a professional and collaborative manner - Respect intellectual property and contribution rules

How to Apply¶

Review Consortium policies
Submit a membership application to info@yesdr-standard.org
Upon approval, join relevant groups and mailing lists