JOIN ASCS
Is joining an association worth it? It’s a valid question, especially in an era where disruptive technologies are rapidly reshaping the world.
Associations offer orientation, fast knowledge transfer, and a trusted space for collaboration.
Ideally, they also empower businesses to strengthen their position and develop new business models through collective efforts and shared initiatives. Under these circumstances, involvement in an association is not just advantageous - it’s essential and a key aspect of corporate responsibility.
But how can my company or organization assess whether an association meets these criteria?
This important question is relatively easy to answer by looking closely at how the association positions itself and with which concept it creates the best conditions to fulfill precisely the central arguments.
So take a look at our ASCS-specific
arguments below.
Our Unique Community Proposition
Membership in the non-profit ASCS association offers
- small, medium and large companies
- universities and research institutions
- start-ups
- renowned domain experts
the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the future of
automotive and mobility sector. With over one and a half decades of experience fostering collaboration between science and industry, ASCS is the ideal platform for simulation, AI and HPC experts, researchers as well as decision-makers working on innovative solutions for European mobility.
We offer two membership models
BASIC MEMBERSHIP
EXTENDED MEMBERSHIP
(basic membership + ENVITED research cluster)
What are the benefits of a basic membership?
NETWORK
Members gain access to an exclusive network of professionals from academia, industry, and technology, enabling the exchange of ideas, effective navigation in a disruptive landscape, and active participation in key discussions shaping the future of mobility.
EVENTS
Members benefit from
prioritized and exclusive access
to onsite or remote events on management and / or technical level. Members’ ideas and input are actively included in these events, ensuring their perspectives are represented.
COOPETITION
ASCS supports its members as a
neutral compliance platform in initiating and conducting research
projects and work groups, fostering stronger and more comprehensive collaboration across supply chains and driving deeper value creation within the simulation sector.
VISIBILITY
Members can enhance the visibility and reputation of their company or institution both within and beyond the community by leveraging ASCS as a multiplier to showcase their latest research, technologies and innovations.
AMPLIFICATION
ASCS strengthens the business ecosystem of its members by giving the simulation technology sector a strong voice, creating greater awareness of simulation’s impact and importance in both industry and society.
KNOWLEDGE
Leveraging the broad and deep expertise of its members, ASCS connects individuals and organizations across industries to break up silos, providing the right partners to foster growth and innovation.
HPC
Members can apply for free high-performance computing (HPC) resources specifically for pre-competitive projects, supporting their research and development initiatives in simulation and AI.
What are the additonal benefits of an extended membership?
(ENVITED research cluster)
ENVITED membership adds benefits beyond basic ASCS activities, particularly for organizations focused on virtual development, validation, and homologation of ADAS and AD systems.
ENVITED-X DATA SPACE
ENVITED members can leverage the ENVITED-X Data Space, a secure platform for trusted, cross-organizational collaboration in automated mobility simulation. Members contribute to its co-development, ensuring seamless, interoperable data flows and alignment with industry standards. The goal is to create a rich ecosystem of high-quality data and resources, empowering end users to innovate faster and more reliably. As a key pillar of the ENVITED ecosystem, it enhances data accessibility, trust, and reuse, supporting simulation-based development, validation, and homologation.
QUANTIFYING SIMULATION QUALITY
ENVITED membership includes active involvement in developing a shared, application-specific understanding of simulation data quality and credibility, which is essential for consistency and trust within the ENVITED-X Data Space. Members contribute to models, processes or tools like the OpenMSL Checker Bundle, an application-oriented extension developed in alignment with the ASAM Checker Bundle, to support robust data validation and quality assurance for real-world applications like virtual validation and homologation.
ADVANCED TRAINING
The ENVITED Academy offers
exclusive training and education programs
led by over 20 top experts from research and industry to deepen expertise, stay ahead of trends, and strengthen your professional network. Additionally, members benefit from the
enhanced expert knowledge of their partners, fostering a collaborative learning environment that accelerates innovation and practical application in the field.
How does a membership work?
The membership fee covers the organization of ASCS’s basic member activities. Members pay an annual fee for the selected membership model and a non-recurring admission fee when joining. The exact fees vary depending on the membership category and the number of employees in companies or institutions.
ASCS members benefit from free or discounted access to ASCS and partner events, with some activities being exclusively available to members.
In return, members commit to actively contributing to the community. This may include participating in events and webinars, contributing to publications (scientific papers, white papers, position papers, or blog and social media posts), or engaging in projects and working groups.
Members are also expected to provide input in the form of requirements, research questions, or their latest technologies and scientific findings.
The level of engagement is up to each member, but those who contribute more actively clearly gain more benefits from the community. Additionally, members are expected to uphold the values of
openness, collaboration, and innovation.
How to become a member ?
Admission to ASCS is a structured process ensuring that all members share the values and goals of the community.
The process includes the following four steps:
1. Initial Meeting
The process starts with a free, non-binding meeting with the ASCS office to discuss expectations and membership benefits.
2. Application
Interested organizations or individuals complete and submit an admission form provided by ASCS.
3. Review
The ASCS executive board reviews the application and evaluates how the applicant can contribute to the vision and mission of the community.
4. Confirmation
After approval, the applicant is officially accepted into the Member Circle and assisted with onboarding.
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We look forward to your enquiry and would be happy to discuss the individual opportunities our association can offer you.
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