Membership

H2's membership consists of entrepreneurs, executives and investors from leading regional startups, global companies and early to growth stage funds in major technology centers worldwide. Qualifying criteria for membership consideration are as follows:

• Founder/CEO: of Series A+ company backed by leading investor(s) - or -
• CxO/VP or Regional MD: at prominent category leader, corporate or growth stage MNC - or -
• Investor: with leading early to growth stage local, regional or global fund - and -
• Experience: significant operating experience in leadership roles (8+ years)

Membership with H2 is on a nomination and invitation basis, offering access to our complete member platform and services (see our Platform page for additional information). Starting in 2024, we are offering two (2) annual membership levels including Leader (basic level) and Catalyst (premium level) that comes with extended benefits across H2's platform initiatives at an annual contribution rate of USD 500.

Catalyst (●) level membership with H2 offers expanded opportunities to engage with/support leading innovators on a global basis and facilitated industry introductions/connections across our member and partner communities. Benefits under this membership level currently include: one sponsored Founder subscription for a nominated founder on H2 Connect, one complimentary Founder VIP pass for our H2 Global Summit, opportunities to be introduced to Forum speakers/entrepreneurs on a global basis, opportunities to participate in relevant content initiatives and personalized support based on H2 member needs.

H2 operates as a global nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code with the mission to connect, educate and support leaders in innovation centers worldwide through our global network, platform and content. As a community driven organization, our activities are directly supported through the participation of our member and partner communities across the globe.

Benefits

Membership in H2 offers a range of valuable benefits across career stages and needs as follows:

• Community: develop trusted relationships and connections with fellow members at the local, regional and global levels 
• Learning: engage in idea exchange with industry leaders globally to develop insights in support of company and career success
• Support: foster growth of emerging innovators across leading industry hubs via mentoring, advising and investing opportunities
• Tools: utilize online community tools and resources to connect with other members and to advance company and career development
• Partners: access exclusive participation and platform offerings from partner organizations for members and member companies

Community Guidelines

As a member driven organization, H2 relies on its membership to actively participate in our organizational activities. Our Community Guidelines serve as a guiding framework for how members can actively participate in and contribute to our global community and mission:

• Community: sharing of and support for member needs/leads, contribution of member nominations, timely responses to introductions/requests
• Events: support for organizing Forums (serve as Session Host and/or contribute suitable space), participation in and/or support for annual H2 Global Summit activities
• Advisory: engagement as an Advisor in our H2 Connect platform to offer structured support to Founders as/where appropriate
• Leadership: participation on H2’s Global Leadership Team (GLT) as a Chapter Director, Regional Advisory Board Member or Global Board Director
• Partnerships: support for introductions to prospective H2 partners/sponsors, engagement as an H2 partner/sponsor where appropriate

At the beginning of every membership term, new and renewing H2 members are asked to review our Community Guidelines and mark engagement opportunities they can support and/or areas they are interested in getting more involved. Membership in H2 is subject to a renewal process at the end of every membership term (12 months) based on the selection of a supported H2 membership level for a next membership term.  

Chapters & Regions

Networks

	Artificial Intelligence	Augmented Reality	Blockchain	Climate	Communications
	Connected Devices	Consumer	Data & Analytics	eCommerce	Education
	Enterprise	Financial Services	Health & Fitness	Healthcare	Marketing
	Marketplaces	Media & Entertainment	Mobility	On Demand	Productivity
	Real Estate	SaaS	Security	Social	Travel

Membership Opportunities

Membership with H2 is on a nomination and invitation basis with support from H2 members and partners globally. We also invite qualifying individuals with interest in membership opportunities to complete our inquiry form.

• H2 Member Nomination Form - for current H2 members and partners only
• H2 Member Inquiry Form 

Profile information received through nominations and inquiries will be evaluated by our Global team to identify leading candidates, factoring in growth and diversity objectives across our community globally and on a per Chapter basis.