MEMBERSHIP FRAMEWORK 2026
FUISI Ecosystem
BUILD • CONNECT • GROW • REPRESENT • IMPACT
Strategic Foundation
FUISI positions itself as a national platform for startups, MSMEs, innovators, investors, and industry, with a mission spanning mentorship, policy advocacy, high-impact networking, founder upskilling, research, and international partnerships.
The revised framework preserves that mission while introducing a five-tier paid membership architecture, clearer governance safeguards, a scalable India chapter model, and an international chapter system designed for trade, investment, innovation, and institutional collaboration.
Sectoral Panels & Strategic Committees
Technology & Innovation | Industry-Academia | Policy Advocacy
Renewable Energy, Climate & Water
Healthcare
Agriculture & Food Processing
Art, Craft & Fashion
Skills, Education & Employability
IT & Emerging Technologies
Bio-circular Economy & Waste
Tourism, Heritage & Hospitality
Sports, Wellness & Rehabilitation
Media & Entertainment
Membership Tiers 2026
Choose the right tier to build, connect, and grow with FUISI ecosystem.
Startup / SME
₹ 11,000
Validity: 1 Year
Who it is for: Startups, early/growth-stage ventures, MSMEs, founders, student-led ventures with a registered business.
- City/chapter and national ecosystem access.
- Curated networking & B2B connects.
- Startup mentoring & capability workshops.
- Investor-readiness & funding connects.
- Govt schemes, compliance & market-access info.
Governance: No automatic Board/committee office. May be invited to working groups.
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Associate
₹ 21,000
Validity: 1 Year
Who it is for: Established founders, professionals, consultants, mentors, investors, executives and SME leaders.
- All Startup/SME ecosystem benefits.
- Priority for chapter committees & working groups.
- Contribute to research & policy inputs.
- Enhanced profile & visibility opportunities.
- Curated leadership networking.
Governance: Eligible to be considered for Board & committees (subject to vacancy & fit).
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Executive
₹ 50,000
Validity: 3 Years
Who it is for: Senior entrepreneurs, promoters, CXOs, investors, domain leaders with a credible track record.
- All Associate benefits for 3 years.
- Priority for National Committees & Task forces.
- Govt/Industry consultation participation.
- Delegation, trade & policy engagement.
- Mentor/Chair/Convener opportunities.
Governance: Eligible for Board & National Committee. May represent FUISI externally with authorization.
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Corporate
₹ 1,00,000
Validity: 2 Years
Who it is for: Companies, institutions, corporate groups, industry bodies seeking premium engagement.
- Premium institutional profile.
- Up to 2 nominated senior representatives.
- Priority in delegations & govt roundtables.
- Startup scouting & innovation pilots.
- Core Policy Group eligibility.
Governance: Premium eligibility. Corporate nominees must be individually approved.
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Patron
₹ 5,00,000
Validity: One-time
Who it is for: Distinguished entrepreneurs, industrialists, institution builders strengthening FUISI globally.
- Lifetime/one-time membership relationship.
- Advisory Council / Patron Council consideration.
- High-level strategic & global engagement.
- Priority invite to leadership forums.
- Mentor chapters & national initiatives.
Governance: Board approved only. Advisory role; no automatic statutory Board seat.
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Membership Rights & Benefits Matrix
| Benefit / Right | Startup/SME | Associate | Executive | Corporate | Patron |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local & national networking | Yes | Yes | Priority | Premium | Premium |
| Sector panels | Eligible | Eligible | Priority | Priority | Advisory |
| Mentoring / learning | Yes | Yes | Mentor/Participant | Corporate/Mentor | Mentor/Advisor |
| Investor / startup connects | Eligible | Eligible | Priority | Scouting/Strategic | Strategic |
| Board eligibility | No automatic | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible nominee | Separately appointed |
| National committees | Contributor | Eligible | Priority | Eligible nominee | Advisory/Eligible |
| Government representation | No | By specific invite | Authorized only | Authorized nominee | Authorized only |
| Delegations | Eligible if curated | Eligible | Priority | Priority | Priority |
| Core Policy Group | No | By invitation | Eligible | Eligible | Advisory |
Organizational Architecture
Principle: Geography manages member engagement; sectoral panels manage subject expertise; National HQ controls brand, governance, national policy positions, international authorizations and central membership standards.
National Governing Board / HQ
National Advisory Council
National Core Policy Group
National Sectoral Panels
Regional/State Councils
City/Metropolitan Chapters
International Country Chapters
Professional Secretariat