JOINING AND COSTS
TECHNOLOGY MEMBERSHIPS
A company that generates or intends to generate at least 50% of its revenues from the research, development, manufacturing or sale of technology products including software, hardware, telecommunications and Internet technology; or a biotechnology company that generates or intends to generate at least 50% of its revenues from the development or sale of biotechnology products or biotechnology research.
The annual investment for technology members depends on the company’s number of full-time employees in the State of Maryland.
Determine your investment level from the chart below and select the appropriate one:
| 1-9 (first year) |
$275 |
| 1-9 (after first year) |
$450 |
| 10-49 |
$775 |
| 50-99 |
$1,100 |
| 100-299 |
$1,600 |
| 300-699 |
$2,600 |
| 700-999 |
$3,500 |
| 1000+ |
$5,000 |
ONLINE APPLICATION
PARTNER MEMBERSHIPS
Companies & organizations that provide support services to the technology industry. These services/organizations include, but are not limited to: accounting, financial institutions, benefits, employment services, legal, office equipment/supplies, venture capital, printers, real estate, hospitality, training, business consultants, and marketing/public relations.
The annual investment for partner members depends on the company’s number of full-time employees in the State of Maryland.
Determine your investment level from the chart below and select the appropriate one:
| 1 (first year) |
$500 |
| 1 (after first year) |
$775 |
| 2-9 |
$775 |
| 10-49 |
$1,100 |
| 50-99 |
$1,600 |
| 100-299 |
$2,200 |
| 300-699 |
$3,200 |
| 700-999 |
$4,000 |
| 1000+ |
$5,000 |
ONLINE APPLICATION
EDUCATION, NONPROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIPS
To join as an education, nonprofit, or government member, your organization must be either:
- An educational institution that provides a degree program or continuing education classes in computer science, information technology, Web design, telecommunications, or biotechnology.
- A nonprofit organization whose mission affects or is affected by technology or education.
- A state, local or federal government institution that takes a proactive role in technology development; or serves as a proponent of technology growth in the Greater Baltimore region.
All education, nonprofit, and government members pay a set annual fee of $800.
ONLINE APPLICATION
Memberships in the GBTC are non-transferable and are therefore null and void in the event a member attempts to transfer its membership.