Accelerate Your Success by Joining RISC-V Membership

RISC-V is truly inevitable. The forecasts and growth of RISC-V across the industry are growing at an unprecedented rate. As the demand and opportunity for custom processing continues to skyrocket, as companies seek to optimize their designs to meet new power, performance, and price challenges, and as we become increasingly immersed in a data driven world, the need for open and transparent technology is critical. Enabling a diversity of technical elements to come together has relied on global standards for decades. RISC-V is an open standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that enables individuals and companies the freedom to design their own custom processors. RISC-V is the neutral non-profit home for the RISC-V ISA, as well as ratified extensions, to accelerate and drive adoption and implementation of RISC-V. 

From multinationals to start-ups, from engineering students to industry luminaries, thousands have joined RISC-V membership. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of becoming a member of RISC-V. Here are just a few of the reasons, benefits, and outcomes our community has realized through engaging in RISC-V

1. Access, accelerate, and advantage technology: By becoming a member of RISC-V, you gain access to the latest technology in the RISC-V ecosystem – from proposal through ratification. This can be extremely beneficial for companies and individuals who are interested in developing custom processors and want to stay up-to-date with the latest research and development in the field, together with prominent RISC-V technical leaders. Accelerate your implementation through hands-on experience.
2. Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: RISC-V provides members with opportunities to network and collaborate with other members of the RISC-V community. This can be an invaluable resource for companies who are looking to collaborate on projects, share knowledge, and build relationships within the industry. Collaboration has proven to accelerate independent and collective deployment.
3. Influence the Future of RISC-V: By becoming a member, you have a voice in the direction that the ISA takes and help to ensure that it remains open and accessible to all. As a member of RISC-V, you have the opportunity to participate in the development of the RISC-V ISA and related extensions, profiles, etc. This means that you can help shape the future of the architecture and ensure that it meets the needs of the community as well as your organization. Membership enables engagement and leadership opportunities from technical work groups through Board of Directors. Contribute your technical priorities, approaches, and code.
4. Increased Visibility: By joining RISC-V, you can increase the visibility of your company or project within the global RISC-V community. RISC-V “In the News” and Blogs are a great way to gain exposure, build credibility, and show leadership within the industry. Bring us your news and let us extend your reach to the RISC-V universe. Membership enables you to showcase your success and expertise through blogs, white papers, events, social media, and more. RISC-V members are recognized as leaders in the field, and being associated with the organization can strengthen your company’s position as a trusted source of information and technology.
5. Engage in Events, Talent Development, and Resources: RISC-V hosts and engages in a variety of events throughout the year, including conferences, workshops, and webinars. By becoming a member, you gain early insight to these events, as well as a variety of other resources, including technical documentation, marketing materials, and educational resources – including RISC-V Certification programs. These tools are instrumental in accelerating implementation and adoption, and growing your organization’s success. 
6. Build engineering team strength: Engaging in technical groups together with leaders in the industry has been a strong motivator to accelerate skill development, as well as to attract, cultivate, and retain top talent. Engagement helps both individuals and organizations to deepen, engage, and lead in local and industry developer networks. Membership also unlocks the ability to post position openings on RISC-V Careers as well as develop mentorship opportunities that benefit the ecosystem and your organization in our popular RISC-V Mentorship program. 
7. Find new customers and partners. RISC-V is the global home to announce and showcase products, services, training, and resources. Membership brings the ability to leverage the RISC-V logo and branding to ensure your end-users have confidence that your offerings are RISC-V Compatible. Membership enables amplification via blogs, social media, webinars, and RISC-V Exchange in addition to amplification of engagement in RISC-V and industry events. 

Becoming a member of RISC-V is an important step for individuals and companies who are interested in developing custom processors and engaging in the latest advancements in the field. By joining RISC-V, you gain access to technology, networking opportunities, the ability to influence the future of the RISC-V ISA, increased visibility, access to events and resources, and much more! RISC-V offers incredible value with membership options to suit all sizes and types of organizations. Joining RISC-V is a great way to establish yourself or your company as a leader in the field and to stay ahead of the curve.