Partner with us: Advancing human-centric AI together

Position your organization at the forefront of responsible AI development. Our research shapes European AI regulations, influences industry best practices, and sets ethical standards adopted worldwide.

• Contribute to frameworks that define responsible AI globally

• Help establish standards your organization will operate within

• Be recognized as a leader in ethical technology

Strategic partners receive exclusive early access to research findings and methodologies before public release.

• Regular briefings from world-class researchers on emerging trends

• Direct consultation on AI challenges relevant to your sector

• First insight into tools and frameworks we develop

• Visibility into developments that will shape your industry

Association with ethical AI leadership demonstrates genuine commitment to responsible innovation—not just words, but action through research support.

• Strengthen reputation as champions of ethical technology

• Enhanced ability to attract talent who prioritize purpose and impact

• Shared visibility through press releases and publications

• Community connection through participation in research ecosystem

ELLIS Alicante is part of the pan-European ELLIS network—connecting you to Europe’s premier AI research community.

• Access to continent-wide network of leading researchers and institutions

• Amplified impact as findings spread through Europe’s premier research community

• Cross-border collaboration opportunities throughout Europe

• Contribution to European AI sovereignty and independence

Strategic partners participate in collaborative priority-setting while we maintain full academic freedom.

• Advisory participation in research planning discussions

• Input on focus areas aligned with societal challenges and your mission

• Collaborative workshops identifying critical research questions

• Your insights help us understand problems that matter most

Understanding AI’s ethical challenges before they become crises provides strategic advantage.

• Insight into emerging fairness issues in AI systems

• Privacy vulnerabilities and protection methods

• Transparency requirements and how to meet them

• Societal impact of AI deployment at scale

• Enables proactive risk management and responsible innovation

Multi-year commitments supporting research programs

Funding for research teams working on defined focus areas—from fair AI systems to privacy-preserving methods to transparency tools.

Includes: Regular briefings, advisory participation, and prominent recognition

Example: Support a research group investigating algorithmic fairness in hiring systems.

Cultivating the next generation of AI leaders

Fund doctoral researchers conducting cutting-edge research while being trained by world-class scientists.

Example: Support a PhD student researching privacy-preserving machine learning.

Attracting experienced researchers to critical problems

Enable talented early-career researchers to pursue ambitious projects for 2-3 years.

Targeted support for specific research questions

Fund investigations of particular challenges with defined objectives and deliverables.

Committed to responsible innovation, digital rights, or science advancement—seeking to ensure AI benefits humanity broadly.

Developing or deploying AI systems ethically and responsibly—needing insights into fairness, transparency, and societal impact.

Using AI in lending, risk assessment, or trading—concerned about fairness, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Applying AI to diagnostics, treatment, or drug discovery—prioritizing patient privacy, equitable access, and trustworthiness.

Deploying AI in public services—ensuring technology serves citizens fairly and respects rights.

Any organization asking: “How do we ensure AI aligns with our values?”