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