Each city is made up with its unique built environments and citizens who inhabit them. Developing better strategies for making urban spaces more efficient and resilient will be key for the creation of self-sufficient cities.

We work to empower cities to connect with each other through an active network of experts from corporations, research institutions, city-centered organizations. We share with cities technical knowledge and models of best practices, and evaluation tools to measure and improve key aspects of city life.

We invite cities worldwide to join the City Protocol movement!

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  • Global cross-sector association that promotes collaborative approaches with practical and open source-based solution protocols for smart city development
  • Global leadership network of only cities, regions and city networks to guide smart city development
  • Best global expertise in building the solutions your city needs
  • Models of good practice, protocols and evaluation tools; your city can measure and improve key aspects of city life
  • Entrepreneurial and creative landscape for all players; your city can access solutions from local SMEs to mega-cities and multi-national solution providers
  • Access to a greater choice of digital city solutions
  • Partnership with other cities to develop and test out new city solutions; your city can minimize risk with better and more cost effective solutions

Membership Agreement. Sign and send it (e-mail: help@cityprotocol.org; fax: +1 925-275-6691) after completing the on-line membership form to become a member institution

CPS By-laws. The legal framework for operation and management

Articles of Incorporation

Portfolio of benefits for City Protocol members

  • ACCESS
  • Access to member cities and partners, and to subject matter experts, who can help you identify useful experiences and best practices globally in the “smart city” space.
  • Access to City Protocol workshops and training.
  • Access to all City Protocol resources including assessment tools, models, publications and work teams.
  • Participation in European Commission funded research initiatives for Technology & Entrepreneurship groups.
  • VISIBILITY
  • Membership in a global network of cities and practitioners.
  • Network with the City Protocol global community both virtually through workshops and in person at select events.
  • Eligibility to sit on City Protocol Board of Directors.
  • SUPPORT
  • Support for initiating and leading city-oriented research in areas that relate to City Protocol’s mission.
  • Support to cities that undergo analytical assessments and/or certifications processes to evaluate performance against established global standards.

Annual Fees

Institution Classification Membership fee
Cities & Regional bodies
Inhabitants 300k $ 300.00 annually
300k Inhabitants 2M $ 1,000.00 annually
Inhabitants 2M $ 3,000.00 annually
Commercial Organizations
Total revenue $ 1M $ 1,000.00 annually
$ 1M Total revenue $ 100M $ 3,000.00 annually
$ 100M Total revenue $ 1,000M $ 10,000.00 annually
Total revenue $ 1,000M $ 30,000.00 annually
Academic & Research institutions
  $ 1,000.00 annually
Nonprofit organizations
Foundations with endowment funds $ 1,000.00 annually
Other nonprofit organizations $ 300.00 annually

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