Founding Members
The Charter opens membership to anyone who supports the Foundation mission. The founding member program is the first public pathway for people and organizations who want to help shape the work responsibly.
Founding member applications use the Join form and require consent to the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Data Retention.
Program
Early members should be aligned with the Foundation mission and principles, and ready to contribute to research, education, standards, community, or governance.
Review launch priorities and public language.
Help shape research, teaching, standards, and assessment work.
Introduce partner organizations and communities.
Support newsletter, events, and public education.
Prepare the first public assessment and research paper.
Get Involved
The Foundation is designed for many kinds of contribution, from public learning to research, standards, building, stewardship, and partner work.
Who it is for
People who want to follow the work and help others understand why intelligent ecosystems matter.
How they can help
Share Foundation materials, invite thoughtful people into the conversation, and support public education.
First action
Read the Manifesto and subscribe for launch updates.
Who it is for
Writers, designers, operators, translators, educators, and organizers who can strengthen the public work.
How they can help
Improve explainers, events, teaching materials, communications, and community onboarding.
First action
Apply through the Join form with your strongest contribution area.
Who it is for
Researchers, analysts, students, reviewers, and domain experts interested in evidence-grounded inquiry.
How they can help
Support literature reviews, citation quality, assessment evidence, and future research agendas.
First action
Read Publication #001 and volunteer for a research track.
Who it is for
Technologists, product leaders, designers, and systems thinkers who can turn concepts into practical tools.
How they can help
Prototype assessment workflows, passport infrastructure, education tools, and open implementation patterns.
First action
Explore the Framework and join as a builder.
Who it is for
People with governance, standards, ethics, nonprofit, policy, or community leadership experience.
How they can help
Strengthen review practices, working groups, accountability, and long-term institutional trust.
First action
Review the Foundation priorities and apply for a stewardship pathway.
Who it is for
Organizations aligned with research, education, standards, public-interest technology, or field practice.
How they can help
Collaborate on pilots, events, research, teaching, standards mapping, and community programs.
First action
Use the Join form to describe the partnership area.
Newsletter
Get updates on the founding member program, research paper, public assessment, and launch milestones.