Join ECRA

ECRA is the most direct bridge between the European and Chinese robotics industries — and the case for joining looks a little different depending on where you sit.

For European companies, ECRA is your gateway to China’s largest machinery industry organization and the most authoritative platform in China’s robotics sector. Through ECRA you get early visibility into China’s robotics regulations and industrial policy, direct introductions to Chinese manufacturers, integrators, research institutes and investors, and hands-on support for entering and growing in the Chinese market.

For Chinese companies expanding into Europe, ECRA is the single most powerful resource-matching platform available — connecting you to European regulators, standards bodies, technology partners, customers and capital, with practical, on-the-ground support for market entry, localization and compliance across the EU.

Either way, ECRA membership connects you directly to the decision-makers, technologies and market opportunities of two of the world’s most dynamic robotics regions.

• Direct access to China’s largest machinery and robotics industry network through ECRA’s authorized partnership
• Early insight into evolving EU and Chinese robotics regulation and industrial policy
• Access a trusted cross-border network of industry, research and capital
• Meet partners, customers and investors at member-only events
• Receive practical support for market entry in Europe and China
• Shape standards, policy dialogue and the association’s agenda

• Priority access and member pricing for all ECRA events and delegations
• Business matching and partner introduction services
• Visibility through the ECRA website, newsletter and social channels
• Access to white papers, market reports and regulatory guidance
• Participation in Professional Communities and working groups
• Use of the ECRA member logo

Membership is open to natural persons, legal entities and other organizations that recognize ECRA’s purpose and support its development (§10 of the Statutes). ECRA’s membership categories (§9 of the Statutes) are:

• Youth Member — natural persons who have not yet turned 21
• Student Member — persons aged 21 or older enrolled at a university, vocational school or other officially recognized educational institution (valid proof of student status required)
• Ordinary Individual Member — natural persons who do not fall into the Youth or Student category
• Ordinary Corporate Member — companies and organizations
• Premium Corporate Member — companies and organizations
• Strategic Partner — companies, institutions, universities, research organizations, industry associations or other organizations with a long-term cooperation agreement with ECRA. Strategic Partners are not members within the meaning of the Statutes and hold no voting rights; their rights and obligations are governed by the respective cooperation agreement
• Honorary Member — individuals or organizations that have rendered outstanding service to ECRA’s development, appointed by resolution of the General Assembly on the Board’s proposal. This category cannot be obtained through the application form and is exempt from membership fees

Admission to any membership category is decided solely by resolution of the Board (Vorstand); there is no automatic approval and no entitlement to admission.

Per the Contribution Rules (Beitragsordnung, Resolution No. 01/2026):

Fees are charged annually for the calendar year (1 January – 31 December). Members admitted between 1 July and 31 December pay 50% of the annual fee for that year. Already-paid fees are not refunded.

1. Submit the online application form below
2. The Secretariat reviews the application and confirms the membership category
3. The Board (Vorstand) discusses the application at a Board meeting and decides on admission by resolution
4. Upon approval, the applicant receives confirmation and an invoice for the membership fee
5. Welcome package and onboarding into the ECRA community

Note: Admission is not automatic. There is no fixed processing time, and there is no entitlement to admission — the Board decides on each application at its discretion (§10(3) of the Statutes).