Join POLARIS as an Associate Partner

Grow your impact in the RF ecosystem
POLARIS is building a strong and open RF ecosystem where companies, knowledge
institutes, and educational organizations work together on the next generation of RF systems.

The Associate Partner model offers a simple and accessible way to become part of this
ecosystem. It allows you to connect, explore opportunities, and engage step by step, without immediate commitment to the full consortium.

What is an Associate Partner?

An Associate Partner is an organization connected to the POLARIS ecosystem without being part of the formal consortium structure. It is a low-threshold entry point that enables you to:

  • connect with leading players in RF technology
  • stay informed about developments and opportunities
  • explore collaboration in a structured way
  • position your organization within a growing innovation network


Associate Partner status is designed to be flexible, open, and easy to access.

Why POLARIS created this model

Future RF systems require integration across the full value chain, from materials and chips to packaging and complete systems. No single organization can cover this entire chain alone. POLARIS therefore builds an open ecosystem, where collaboration across disciplines and domains leads to stronger impact and faster innovation.

The Associate Partner model expands this ecosystem by bringing in new expertise, fresh
perspectives, and additional capabilities.

What you gain

As an Associate Partner, you gain access to opportunities that are difficult to reach on your own:

Access to a leading RF ecosystem
Connect with companies, universities, and research institutes across the full value chain.

Early insight into developments
Stay informed about research results, publications, and emerging technologies.

Collaboration opportunities
Explore concrete opportunities to contribute to innovation activities.

Engagement with “white spots”
Get visibility into identified challenges where new expertise is needed.

Events and community
Join workshops, networking events, and the annual POLARIS Town Hall.

Human Capital and training
Access newly developed courses and training tailored to the POLARIS community.

Strategic positioning
Position your organization early in future initiatives and collaborations.

What we ask

POLARIS is built on openness, collaboration, and shared ambition.
We ask Associate Partners to bring:

  • relevant RF expertise or application knowledge
  • an open and collaborative mindset
  • willingness to share insights and ideas
  • engagement in ecosystem activities
  • interest in long-term innovation

Who can join

The Associate Partner model is open to:

  • Companies (SMEs and large enterprises)
  • Knowledge institutes
  • Educational organizations
  • Cluster organizations

Basic eligibility

To become an Associate Partner, your organization should:

  • have a presence in the Netherlands with relevant R&D activities
  • contribute knowledge or capabilities relevant to the RF domain
  • add value to the POLARIS ecosystem
  • align with the goals of innovation and collaboration

Organizations may have international headquarters (within the EU), provided they contribute
to the Dutch ecosystem.

How it works

Joining the POLARIS ecosystem as an Associate Partner is straightforward:

  1. Explore POLARIS
    Learn about the ecosystem and opportunities

  2. Register your organization
    Share your expertise and interests

  3. Get connected
    Become part of the ecosystem network

  4. Explore opportunities
    Engage with white spots and collaboration activities

  5. Grow into collaboration
    Take next steps when relevant opportunities arise

Become an Associate Partner

Interested in joining the POLARIS ecosystem and exploring how your organization can
contribute? Take the next step and share your details.

GO TO REGISTRATION FORM

Questions?
Feel free to contact the POLARIS team to explore whether Associate Partnership fits your
organization (associatepartners@polaris-ngf.nl).