Become a Partner

Mission‑aligned collaboration with institutions, founders, and organizations across sectors.

The Aston Thomas Integrity Commission (ATIC) partners with organizations that share its commitment to lawful, traceable, and defensible AI systems. Partnerships strengthen the global ecosystem by aligning institutions around a common standard for provenance, integrity, and responsible AI governance.

ATIC’s partnership model is intentionally light‑touch, high‑signal, and sector‑agnostic. Partnerships do not require operational commitments or shared infrastructure. They reflect mutual recognition, shared values, and a collective commitment to public‑benefit governance.

Why Partner With ATIC

Partnership with ATIC offers organizations the opportunity to:

  • align with a sovereign standards institution

  • demonstrate leadership in responsible AI governance

  • publicly support the Provenance & Integrity Standard

  • strengthen institutional trust and transparency

  • participate in a global effort to safeguard AI integrity

  • access optional knowledge exchange and research insights

Partnerships are designed to be flexible and accessible to organizations of all sizes and sectors — from consulting firms and nonprofits to technology companies, creative studios, and founder‑led ventures.

Partnership Pathways

ATIC offers two primary partnership pathways, each designed to support different forms of alignment and collaboration.

Mission‑Aligned Partners

Shared values. Mutual recognition.

No operational commitments.

Mission‑Aligned Partners are organizations that publicly support ATIC’s mission and principles. This pathway is symbolic and non‑operational, focused on:

  • shared values

  • public alignment

  • mutual acknowledgment

  • optional knowledge exchange

Mission‑Aligned Partners may be featured on ATIC’s website and may reference their partnership in their own materials.

This pathway is ideal for:

  • consulting companies

  • nonprofits

  • early‑stage ventures

  • founder‑led companies

  • research collectives

  • organizations outside the AI sector

It is a simple, powerful way to stand with ATIC’s public‑benefit mission.

Strategic Partners

Deep alignment with research, governance,

and standards development.

Strategic Partners collaborate directly with ATIC on initiatives that advance the Provenance & Integrity Standard and strengthen global AI governance.

Strategic partnerships may include:

  • joint research projects

  • standards alignment efforts

  • participation in working groups

  • public‑benefit initiatives

  • co‑authored publications or events

  • exploration of certification pathways

Strategic Partners typically include research institutions, public‑benefit organizations, frontier labs, and enterprises committed to responsible AI development.

How Partnerships Work

ATIC’s partnership model is designed to be non‑bureaucratic and founder‑centric.

Partnerships may involve:

  • periodic knowledge exchange

  • targeted collaboration on specific topics

  • optional involvement in ATIC’s research ecosystem

  • participation in public‑benefit initiatives

Partnerships do not require:

  • standing meetings

  • operational integration

  • shared infrastructure

  • financial commitments

ATIC values clarity, independence, and mission alignment above all else.

Eligibility

Organizations may be considered for partnership if they demonstrate:

  • alignment with ATIC’s mission and principles

  • a commitment to responsible AI governance

  • interest in provenance, integrity, or public‑benefit research

  • a willingness to engage constructively and transparently

ATIC welcomes partnerships across sectors, including:

  • consulting firms

  • nonprofits

  • technology companies

  • academic groups

  • creative studios

  • early‑stage ventures

  • independent research labs

Express Interest

Organizations interested in partnering with ATIC may submit an inquiry through the contact pathways provided on this site. ATIC reviews partnership requests on a rolling basis and engages with prospective partners individually to determine the most appropriate pathway.

A Shared Commitment to Integrity

Partnerships with ATIC reflect a shared belief that artificial intelligence must remain accountable to the societies it serves. By aligning with ATIC, partners contribute to a global effort to strengthen transparency, governance, and public trust in AI systems.

Together, we build the foundations of a trustworthy AI ecosystem.