Sponsors
Partners who make this possible
AI Foundry Chester runs as a small, curated group. Sessions are free or low-cost because partners cover operational costs — venue, catering, and occasional speaker travel.
In return, partners get thoughtful visibility and direct proximity to a small room of people actively building with AI.
There are no booths, no banners, and no performative networking — just a focused environment and real conversations.
Why sponsor
The room is small by design — and the people in it are actively building.
This is not a broad audience. It is a concentrated one: engineers shipping AI systems, researchers working on applied problems, and founders building AI-native products.
For organisations building tools, infrastructure, or services for AI teams, this kind of proximity is unusually valuable.
Conversations are direct. Feedback is unfiltered. Relationships tend to carry beyond a single session.
The right partners are here because they want to stay close to real work — not because they are optimising for short-term lead volume.
Who this is for
This is a good fit for organisations that:
- Build tools, infrastructure, or services used by AI teams
- Value direct conversations with practitioners
- Are comfortable being present without needing to control the room
- Think in terms of long-term relationships rather than immediate pipeline
Who this is not for
This is unlikely to be a good fit if your primary goal is:
- Lead generation or pipeline building
- Stage visibility or brand exposure at scale
- Structured access to attendee data
- Running sales-led sessions or presentations
There are better-suited formats for those goals.
How partnerships work
All partnerships follow the same principle:
Partners are present in the room, but do not shape the content or access attendees in a commercial way.
We do not run sponsor-led talks, product showcases, or promotional sessions. The focus stays on participant work and discussion.
Partnership tiers
Founding Partner
Reserved for two or three organisations that support the group at a structural level — covering recurring costs and enabling long-term planning.
Includes
- Named acknowledgement at every session
- Listing on the website with description
- One representative invited to each event as a member
- Right of first refusal for future tiers
Does not include
- Speaking time or stage access
- Attendee data
- Sales or recruitment access
Event Partner
Supports a specific session — covering venue, catering, or speaker costs. Acknowledged at that event and on the session page.
Includes
- Named in pre-event communications
- Verbal acknowledgement at the session
- Listing on the event page
- One representative invited to the specific session
Does not include
- Stage time
- Cross-event visibility
- Access to future sessions
Hospitality Partner
Venues and food and drink providers who support a session. Acknowledged in the room and on the event page.
Includes
- Acknowledgement in the room and on the event page
- One representative invited
Does not include
- Any advertising or selling in the room
- Attendee information access
Early partners
We are currently speaking with a small number of organisations about founding partnerships.
If you are interested in being involved early, we are happy to have that conversation.
Current partners
Founding Partners
Infrastructure
GPU cloud and infrastructure for AI teams across the North West. Provides compute credits for members and technical workshops.
Hospitality Partners
Venue
Chester's independent cultural centre. Provides venue space for workshops and special events.
Hospitality
Chester's finest independent restaurant. Partner for builder dinners and private events.
Interested in partnering?
Use the form below to start a conversation.
No commitment required. We read and respond to every enquiry.