BECOMING A SPONSOR

ELLIS believes that the first step to making Europe a world leader in machine learning and AI is to enrich research ecosystems at the local levels. Regional or national ‘hot-spots’ provide the building blocks for international excellence, collaboration and innovation. Sponsorship plays a key role in this fundamental development, which is why ELLIS sponsorship always goes through the units. 

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO BECOME AN ELLIS SPONSOR

Sponsors can choose to support the ELLIS units either directly, or through in-kind by funding the unit’s PhD and Postdocs. Benefactors can also directly support the ELLIS society and all ELLIS units in Europe through donation. 

TYPE 1

By contributing funds directly to a unit

Type 1 sponsors directly support the ELLIS unit(s) of their choice by contributing funds directly to the unit(s). Sponsors are encouraged to speak with their unit about the benefits they will receive, and how the funds will be earmarked. An additional membership fee is applicable annually for this type of sponsorship. There are three levels at which sponsors can contribute, which correspond to the amount and type of benefits they receive: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

TYPE 2

By funding a unit’s PhDs or postdocs
Type 2 sponsors support their ELLIS unit(s) by funding the unit’s PhD students and/or postdocs. The level of benefits for these sponsors is also tiered at Gold, Silver, and Bronze, and depends on the number of positions funded (rather than the total amount of funding). An additional membership fee is applicable annually for this type of sponsorship. Type 2 sponsors are also encouraged to speak with their unit about the benefits they will receive at the local level.

DONATION

Donating directly to the ELLIS society
Donors choose to support the central ELLIS society, and do not necessarily partner with any one unit in particular. Donations can also be tiered at the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. Donors are listed on the ELLIS website, but note that donors are not eligible for other benefits and do not participate in the sponsorship program. For more information on donation, please contact us via email.

BOTH TYPES OF SPONSORSHIP

BENEFITS

By contributing to the development and growth of ELLIS, sponsors gain access to two ‘levels’ of benefits: society-level benefits, and unit-level benefits. The benefits program is tiered at both levels, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold access and advantages.

UNIT BENEFITS

Unit-level benefits are discussed between the unit and the sponsor, as different units organize different types of events and opportunities depending on their size, setup, resources, research capacity, number of sponsors, and the maturity of their ecosystem. There is no ‘one size fits all’ model for the unit-level benefits, which allows local ecosystems to target their own needs and build to their own capacities. To know what benefits a unit may be offering to their sponsors, first contact the unit’s coordinator.


A few examples of possible benefits that may be available at the sponsored unit are:

 

Talent pool

Access to thesis, career, or internship fairs; Broadcasting internships or openings through the unit's website

Connection

Speaking slot at unit events; Opportunity to provide a workshop for students or faculty

Collaboration

Ability to start and request joint grants, patents, or titles; Opportunity to connect with students and give feedback on projects

Expertise

Exclusive or tailored workshops for the sponsor; Consulting with senior ELLIS scientists on latest developments

Presence and publicity

Presence at unit events (e.g., branding, logos, booths); Cited as sponsors when unit faculty present externally; Publicity through unit newsletter or outreach campaigns

Local impact

Participation on committees; Consulted for strategic development; Join coordinated projects aimed at enriching the local ecosystem

SOCIETY BENEFITS

By contributing to the development and growth of ELLIS, sponsors gain access to an internationally acclaimed network of senior scientists, outstanding professionals and academics, and a growing talent pool of top junior researchers. Beyond access to this diverse network, sponsors also gain the ability to collaborate with ELLIS experts, participate in ELLIS projects, join calls and grants, and co-develop proposals. Although ELLIS prioritizes collaboration at the unit level, these are some of the benefits available through the central society.

Society benefits correspond to the level of sponsorship contribution, and have several options depending on the sponsorship level, including:

Recognition

Company name, logo, and description of involvement added to the ELLIS website; Presence on ELLIS promotional materials; Presence at ELLIS events (e.g., branding, logos, booths)

Education

Speaking or presentation slot in the ELLIS PhD & Postdoc program; Challenge owner for the program’s bootcamps, networking events, or summer schools; Early access to C-suite ELLIS mini modules

Strategy

Representation on ELLIS committees focused on industry relations; Opportunity to collaborate with ELLIS on funding calls, proposals, and European projects; Ability to influence strategic direction and development

Network

Subscription to the ELLIS EU monthly newsletter; Opportunity to include job postings or updates in the ELLIS newsletter; Opportunity to publish internships, job postings, or other opportunities on the ELLIS website

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP

Sponsors can support their chosen ELLIS unit(s) at three levels: Gold, Silver or Bronze. These levels are applicable to both types of sponsors and all donors, and determine the benefits that each sponsor will receive.

Gold is the top tier of the sponsorship program. Gold sponsorship benefits can be applied for either Type 1 or Type 2 sponsors.

GOLD TYPE 1

€100k for the unit + €20k/year membership fee for the society

GOLD TYPE 2

4 PhDs / Postdocs + €20k/year membership fee for the society

 

All sponsorship funds are transferred to the sponsored unit, including the annual membership fee. Amounts are excluding applicable tax.

Silver is the mid-tier of the sponsorship program. Silver sponsorship benefits can be applied for either Type 1 or Type 2 sponsors.

SILVER TYPE 1

€50k for the unit + €10k/year membership fee for the society

SILVER TYPE 2

2 PhDs / Postdocs + €10k/year membership fee for the society

 

All sponsorship funds are transferred to the sponsored unit, including the annual membership fee. Amounts are excluding applicable tax.

Bronze is the first tier of the sponsorship program. Bronze sponsorship benefits can be applied for either Type 1 or Type 2 sponsors.

BRONZE TYPE 1

€25k for the unit + €5k/year membership fee for the society

BRONZE TYPE 2

1 PhD or Postdoc + €5k/year membership fee for the society

 

All sponsorship funds are transferred to the sponsored unit, including the annual membership fee. Amounts are excluding applicable tax.

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