Join the First 50 Founding Pioneers
Become a founding Pioneer of the world's first sound certification for noise-sensitive people.
27 Pioneer spots remaining
The Pioneer Launch has arrived.
Turn investments in acoustics into a recognised badge of honour.
Sownd Affects launches Sownd Certification for businesses that have invested in acoustics — and those who want to add to their acoustic recommendations a trusted and profitable certification accessible by the 1 in 3 who are noise-sensitive.
No operational load and no additional modifications where pre-approved products were specified or installed.
How It Works
- 1Submit your interest
Use the form below to tell us about your business.
Claim your Pioneer spot now! - 2Short questionnaire
We send you a short “Do you meet the criteria” questionnaire.
- 330-minute onboarding
If you qualify, onboarding takes 30 minutes.
SonaSpray
Already have a SonaSpray installation from Oscar Acoustics? You're almost certainly pre-qualified. The acoustic report from your installation is usually all we need.
What Pioneers Get
- One of only 50 plaques ever made
A physical Sownd Plaque installed on-site. One of only 50 in the world.
- Exclusive invitation to the Pioneer Launch Reception (only the first 30 are invited)
Join us at the RICS in London on 28 April for the certification reveal, with leaders in the built environment, top industry press and a top TED global keynote speaker (canapes and drinks on us).
- Annual certification fee waived
During the Pioneer period only (2 years).
- Priority listing in the Sownd Directory
Searchable by real estate management firms, booking platforms and HR teams from day one.
- Referenced in Parliament
The First 50 list will be championed in a Parliament meeting later in 2026, with the associated PR coverage.
- Digital certificate and badge
Embeddable on your website, shareable in your communications, and includable in O&M documentation.
- Marketing assets
Co-branded materials, case study features, and social media promotion to 10,000+ professionals.
- Credit for starting a movement for years to come
Recognition as one of the first practices to call for sound to be treated with the care and attention it deserves.
- Priority access to Silver and Gold
First in line for higher certification tiers as they launch.
- Community announcement
Promoted to 20 million noise-sensitive people through RNID, NAS, ADHD UK, Tinnitus UK, and allied networks.
Pricing
Today at a founding member price
Each year of Bronze Certification includes: Sownd Directory listing · Digital certificate & badge · Community announcement · QR code verification system
Standard prices shown from the lowest building size. Exact annual fees vary by sector and space configuration.
*SonaSpray installations by Oscar Acoustics auto-qualify for Bronze — no separate acoustic assessment required.
Pioneer pricing is a fixed one-off fee regardless of building size. Limited to the first 50 businesses only.
After Year 2, Pioneers renew at standard annual rates.
Secure Your Pioneer Spot
Only 27 of 50 spots remain. Submit the form and we'll send you a short qualification questionnaiere.
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