Chapter 3 – Alliance Membership

Article 13 | Structure of Alliance Membership

The following categories of entities, in line with national laws, are eligible to apply for the Alliance Membership of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law:

(1)   Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises eligible for Alliance Membership are business entities that operate with varying levels of scale and resources. These enterprises typically engage in commercial activities related to AI development, services, or product offerings.

(2)   Start-ups: Start-ups eligible for Alliance Membership are newly established business entities that focus on innovation and growth, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. These entities are typically in the early stages of development and aim to scale their operations rapidly.

(3)   Research Labs: Research Labs eligible for Alliance Membership must fall under one of the following categories based on their organisational structure, with a focus on AI technologies that are at a pre-commercial stage or are not yet developed into existing products:

(a)   Academic/Research Institutions: Research labs that are part of recognized universities, colleges, or other academic institutions, focusing on developing AI technologies that are still in the research phase and have not yet reached commercial viability.

(b)   Independent Research Organisations: Research labs that operate as independent entities, either as non-profit organisations or similar structures, engaged in AI research and development activities that are pre-commercial and not intended for immediate productisation.

(c)   Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs): Research labs recognized for conducting scientific or industrial research activities, particularly focused on AI technologies that are in the early stages of development and have not yet been commercialized.

(d)   Private Research Labs: Research labs that operate as private entities, typically structured as companies engaged in research and development activities related to AI technologies that are still in the experimental or prototype phase and have not yet become market-ready products.

(4)   Open-Source Communities and Associations: Open-Source Communities and Associations eligible for Alliance Membership are collaborative groups that contribute to the development of open-source software or AI technologies. These communities operate based on principles of transparency, collaboration, and open access to technology. To qualify for Alliance Membership, a minimum of 3 to 5 individual members from these communities must be registered as individual members of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL.IN).

(5)   Developer Communities and Associations: Developer Communities and Associations eligible for Alliance Membership consist of groups or organisations that bring together software developers, engineers, and technologists to collaborate on AI-related projects. These communities may focus on skill development, knowledge sharing, or collaborative coding efforts. To qualify for Alliance Membership, a minimum of 10 individual members from these communities must be registered as individual members of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL.IN).

(6)   Social Enterprises: Social Enterprises eligible for Alliance Membership are organisations that prioritize social impact over profit. These entities leverage innovative approaches, including AI technologies, to address societal challenges such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, or poverty alleviation. Eligible social enterprises may include Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), charities, donor organisations, and other entities that operate with a mission-driven focus on creating positive social change.