Partner
in the Possibilities

Help us keep the momentum going. By joining AMICSTL, your organization will be foundational to the ascension of the St. Louis metro as an epicenter for advanced manufacturing innovation. By collaborating with partnering firms, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, you can advance both your firm’s and our region’s interests and success.

Partners contribute according to their ability and their goals. AMICSTL pools those resources. Partners in turn draw on those resources, facilities, and partner expertise to support their own staffing, R&D, and manufacturing efforts.  

Partnership Levels

As a registered 501(c)(3), AMICSTL welcomes support from partners ranging from start-ups and small shops to international firms with a large local presence. We offer several tiers to accommodate budgets of all sizes.

Vertical Lead

  • Membership on the Board of Directors (as consistent with our Conflict of Interest policy)

  • Lead roles in setting direction for the R&D and Workforce Development committees

  • Naming opportunities within AMICSTL Building and Events

  • Lead role in defining AMICSTL facility capabilities, equipment, and features

  • 1st priority on space and equipment with 50% reduced lease rate

  • 1st priority access to AMICSTL’s skilled workforce

  • 1st priority on technology showcase opportunities

Partners at this exclusive level each represent one of our eight key vertical industries: Aerospace & Defense, Agtech & Plant Sciences, Automotive, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Construction, Energy, Geospatial & Location Sciences, and Transportation & Logistics.

With only eight positions available, Vertical Lead partners play an influential role in AMICSTL activities including:

Vertical Lead Partnership is $250,000 per year, with a multi-year commitment.

Tier 1

For a $250,000 annual subscription, partners receive:

  • Seat on the AMICSTL R&D Subcommittee

  • A key role in R&D direction setting

  • $150,000 annual allowance towards AMICSTL generic research

  • 2nd priority on space and equipment with 25% reduced lease rate

  • 2nd priority access to AMICSTL’s skilled workforce

Tier 2

For a $30,000 annual subscription, partners receive:

  • Access to results of all AMICSTL public and generic R&D

  • Delegates to Technology Planning sessions

  • Priority use of AMICSTL space and equipment

  • Priority access to AMICSTL’s skilled workforce

STart-ups

For a $5,000 annual subscription, start-up partners receive:

  • Access to results of all AMICSTL public and generic R&D

  • Access to space and equipment at no or reduced cost for up to 12 months, depending on availability

  • Start-up mentoring and support

Why Join?

AMICSTL partners enjoy a range of valuable benefits, including:

  • Access AMICSTL’s state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facilities

  • Increase your capacity for innovation

  • Accelerate material, product, and process development

  • Consult with subject matter experts from a variety of disciplines and industries

  • Collaborate with workforce training partners

  • Leverage new relationships

  • Support equitable economic growth for the entire region