# Robot Framework Foundation

> A non-profit consortium of companies funding the development of Robot Framework, its infrastructure and its community events. Membership is open — here is what it costs and how to join.

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> **Robot Framework**® **Foundation** is a non-profit consortium that fosters the growth of Robot Framework.
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> It was founded by companies with a common interest to ensure the development of Robot Framework now and in the future.
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> We are always looking for new members to join us.

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Robot Framework is free and open source, and it stays that way. The Foundation is
here to make sure it also stays **well maintained** — paid for by the organisations
that rely on it, for everyone who uses it.

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#### We pay the maintainers

Developing, releasing and supporting Robot Framework is real work. We fund the
people who do it, so the project never has to depend on spare evenings.

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#### We back the wider ecosystem

Robot Framework is more than its core. We can sponsor other projects around it,
so the tools and libraries you build on keep moving too.

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#### We keep the lights on

The public websites, documentation and the community platforms everyone relies on —
we run them and we pay for them.

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#### We bring people together

Meetups and the yearly conference, [RoboCon](https://robocon.io/) — where the
community learns from each other and meets the people behind the project.

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Every euro goes back into the tools and the ecosystem; administration is kept to a
minimum. <br />


And we fund the work — what goes into Robot Framework
is still decided in the open, by the community.

[Read more about the Foundation, unfolded](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-foundation-unfolded/276)

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### When your company becomes a member, you will…

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#### Ensure the continuity of the Robot Framework Project

Your membership fee funds the maintainers who keep Robot Framework developed, released and supported.

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#### Get visibility

Your company can be listed publicly as a member, if you wish.

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#### Discounted tickets for official events

- Discounted tickets to RoboCon
- 20% discount on the certification exam for the official Robot Framework certificate, [RFCP](https://cert.robotframework.org/)

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#### Become a certified training provider

Robot Framework's official certificate has accredited companies that offer training for the exam. As a Foundation member, your company is welcome to apply.

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The fee is determined by how many Robot Framework users are in your organisation.

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      Users
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      Fee per year
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      1–2
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      €500
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      3–10
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      €1,500
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      11–50
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      €3,000
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      51–250
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      €6,000
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      251+
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      €12,000
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Include everyone working directly or indirectly with Robot Framework — developers, testers and managers alike.

1–2 users primarily means freelancers and small companies. If you are unsure, get in touch and we will help you place yourself.

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If you would like to become a member of the Robot Framework Foundation:

1. Fill in [the application](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOilsVlkYEB9a48OBmFG7NFTstSs5H5rqPEHjruC-gbE-NaQ/viewform)
2. The Foundation board votes on it according to our rules
3. Once accepted, you are added to the website and the mailing list
4. Welcome — let's make the world of open source and automation better

Questions about membership? Email [board@robotframework.org](mailto:board@robotframework.org), or book a meeting with the Executive Director below, and we will get back to you.

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**Miikka Solmela**

*Executive Director*

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### For existing members

If your contact person changes, or for other membership matters, please contact [admin@robotframework.org](mailto:admin@robotframework.org).

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The companies whose membership funds Robot Framework.

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