Your Sirris membership
A Sirris membership gives access to a network of expertise, innovation, and practical support. On this page, you'll find who is a member, what it costs, and what it offers.
Why are you a Sirris member?
Companies in the joint committees of the metalworking industry (PC 111 for workers and PC 209 for employees) with 10 or more employees are required to become members and contribute under the De Groote decree-law of 30 January 1947.
Sirris supports you in strengthening your innovation capacity. We help you discover new technologies, optimize your production processes, and operate more sustainably.
As a non-profit organization, Sirris is an independent and neutral partner. Our experts work exclusively in your company's interest, independent of suppliers and without sales pressure.
What do you pay?
The annual membership fee is calculated based on the number of employees on December 31 of the previous year. The amount is 38 € per employee per year, with a minimum annual fee of 632 €.
Use the simulator below to calculate an estimate of your fee. For more information, contact us at members@sirris.be.
Your benefits as a member
Benefit from a 15% discount on trainings, workshops, and consulting assignments. Different discount rates apply for lab services.
As a member, you have free access to specific events, networking moments, and trainings, such as our annual Corporate event. Most paid events are also subsidized.
Receive our annual magazine with the latest technological developments, company testimonials, and concrete tips.
We test the most risky aspects of your innovations in our application labs ('test before invest'). You describe the case, we realize it in our labs and evaluate the results together.
From accessible guidance to in-depth collective research. We adapt our support to your organization's size and needs.
Receive newsletters with news from your sector, announcements of new projects, and invitations to events that match your interests.
How do you use your membership?
Step 1: Discover our offering
Visit www.sirris.be and go to 'Services' for our complete offering and to 'Agenda' for events and trainings. You'll find everything from production optimization and digitization to material selection and sustainability.
Step 2: Register for events
On our agenda page, you'll find free events and subsidized trainings. Register for topics that interest you and meet our experts
Step 3: Subscribe to our newsletter
Stay informed about innovations relevant to your sector.
Step 4: Get in touch
Do you have a specific challenge or question? Contact your regional manager:
- Flanders:
Bas Rottier - bas.rottier@sirris.be - Wallonia and Brussels:
Jean-François Delaigle - jean-francois.delaigle@sirris.be
Voluntary membership
Is your company not among the mandatory members? You can still become a voluntary member. This also applies to companies in the metalworking industry with fewer than 10 employees. These are the only requirements:
- your company or site is established in Belgium;
- your company is active in the broad technology sector or related sectors.
Your membership fee depends on the size of your company. Use the simulator above to get an idea of your fee, or contact us at members@sirris.be for more information.
Frequently asked questions
Why am I a mandatory member?
This is legally established via the De Groote decree-law of 30 January 1947 for companies in PC-111 and PC-209 with ≥10 employees.
What do I get in return?
15% discount, free events, magazine, de-risking in labs, customized guidance, and sector updates.
I don't know Sirris. What do you do?
We support companies active in the manufacturing and digital industry through trainings, guidance, research and lab access.
Can I cancel?
For mandatory members, membership cannot be cancelled. We're happy to show you the concrete value.
How do I use my membership optimally?
Visit www.sirris.be and browse 'Services' and 'Agenda', register for events, and contact your regional manager.