Becoming a Sponsor

The ELLIS Society believes in cultivating and supporting a diverse and interactive ecosystem around research in machine learning-driven fields in order to bring Europe to the forefront of developments in fundamental science, technical innovation and societal impact, and to demonstrate European excellence in artificial intelligence.

ELLIS activities are funded by sponsors who share in the vision of Europe as a global leader in AI and machine learning. Sponsorship supports the ELLIS PhD & Postdoc program, ELLIS research workshops, mobility and exchanges for cross-Europe collaboration, and ELLIS network activities such as summer schools, bootcamps, lecture series, and networking opportunities. Additionally, sponsorship is fundamental to the ELLIS units, who work to engage local stakeholders and act as coordinator and conduit of their local ecosystem.

ELLIS sponsors are often top industry players and key stakeholders in AI and machine learning in Europe. They work closely with ELLIS units, and are motivated to train the next generation of researchers, attract top talent to Europe, collaborate with academia to push technical innovation, and ensure the viability of research. Through these collaborations and others, they often also contribute to the development of fundamental research, European regulatory frameworks, and industry trends. As key stakeholders themselves, they know the value of supporting a strong and diverse European ecosystem in AI and machine learning.