We are all the industry
The cannabis industry is more than retailers alone. Suppliers, technology providers, legal advisors, consultants, and service companies — together we form the ecosystem that makes professional regulation possible. As a partner, you play a vital role in building this future.
Why partners are essential
A credible regulatory framework requires more than political recognition — it requires shared responsibility. The position paper is clear: "Entrepreneurs must start thinking from this responsibility — as a function within society, not driven by profit alone."
Partners provide the financial resources and external expertise necessary to strengthen the foundation's public interest mission. Your contributions enable the Recreational Cannabis Foundation to remain independent and focused on promoting responsible regulation — through knowledge sharing, research, and international cooperation.
Whether you are a supplier, a technology company, a legal firm, or a consultancy — if you serve the cannabis industry, you have a stake in how it is regulated. By supporting us as a partner, you ensure your perspective is part of the conversation.
What you can do as a partner
Partners support the mission from different angles — each contribution strengthens the whole.
- Financial support: Your contribution funds research, education, and international cooperation. It keeps the foundation independent and focused on its public interest mission.
- Industry expertise: Share your knowledge and experience to strengthen the collective voice. Whether it's legal frameworks, supply chain, technology, or compliance — your expertise matters.
- Innovation & standards: Help drive professional standards, training, and transparency within the industry. A regulated market needs partners who lead by example.
- Credibility & legitimacy: By standing alongside retailers and the foundation, you signal that the industry takes responsibility. This builds trust with policymakers and the public.
Your role as a partner
- You are kept fully informed — on all developments, policy updates, and progress on research and international cooperation across Europe and beyond
- Access to the partner group — a dedicated space for dialogue with retailers and stakeholders across markets
- Recognition within the community as a supporter of responsible cannabis regulation
- Participation in quarterly meetings and working groups shaping European and global policy
- Collaboration with retailers and stakeholders on shared challenges in regulation and compliance
- A seat at the table in an industry that is being built right now — help define its standards and values