G&E Participation Application Packet

Introduction

The Government & Education (G&E) Participation Program is a new initiative by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) that enables government agencies and accredited academic institutions to contribute to the development of open, interoperable mobile and IoT standards — such as Lightweight M2M (LwM2M) and smart city object models — without requiring full OMA membership.

Participation is free of charge and provides access to technical discussions, working documents, and collaboration opportunities. While G&E participants do not vote or hold leadership roles, their expertise and public research are welcomed and highly valued in shaping standards that serve cities, communities, and research-driven innovation.

To join, eligible institutions must complete a short application process. Learn more and download the application materials below.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Check Eligibility
   Confirm your organization is one of the following:
   • A government agency (local, state, national, or municipal), or
   • An accredited academic institution (e.g., university or research center)
2. Download the application
   • There is no cost to participate — the G&E program is free of charge.
   • Download and complete the official agreement using DocuSign: G&E Participation Agreement (DocuSign)
   • View a copy of the agreement for review purposes only.
3. Prepare the Required Documents
   Collect and complete the following materials:
   • ✅ Signed G&E Participation Agreement
     • ✅ List of individuals who will represent your organization
     • ✅ Designated primary contact for procedural matters
     • ✅ (If applicable) List of authorized contractors and confirmation of their agreement to G&E terms
4. Provide Contact & Access Information
   • Email addresses for all participants using official domains (e.g., .gov or .edu) — personal accounts are not allowed
   • GitHub handle for each participant requesting access to private OMA repositories
5. Submit Your Application
   • Submit the completed application through DocuSign as instructed in the agreement link above.
   • If you need assistance or have questions during the application process, please contact: helpdesk@omaorg.org

     Subject: G&E Participation Application Inquiry – [Your Organization Name]