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Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the next generation of African biomedical scientists and align your organisation with world-class research across the continent.

The Crick Africa Network (CAN), funded by LifeArc, is an equitable partnership of five African research institutes and the Francis Crick Institute in London. Our annual meeting convenes fellows, alumni, supervisors, funders, and institutional leaders to share research, strengthen collaborations, and shape the future of African science.

By sponsoring the CAN Annual Meeting 2027, your organisation aligns with a programme that drives real scientific impact and supports the development of Africa's next generation of research leaders.

>£33m
grant funding awarded to alumni
89%
alumni running independent labs in Africa
>400
publications published
5
African partner institutes

Why sponsor the Crick Africa Network?

Access to Africa's best-equipped institutes

CAN connects leading laboratories and research centres across Africa, many with advanced core facilities and active equipment procurement pipelines. Sponsors gain exposure to decision-makers who directly influence purchasing and long-term institutional partnerships.

Direct engagement with future research leaders

CAN Fellows rapidly progress into group leaders, heads of divisions, and principal investigators. Many credit CAN as the platform that launched their independence.

Demonstrate commitment to African research capacity

Supporting CAN sends a strong signal of commitment to equitable research ecosystems and long-term capacity building - an increasingly important priority for global biomedical science suppliers and funders.

A gateway to collaboration

CAN creates real scientific partnerships. The Network is viewed across Africa as a catalyst for excellence, bringing together a community of early- and mid-career researchers who share information, experiences, and collaborations.

Sponsorship packages

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Platinum

£10,000
  • Official partner on all meeting materials
  • Full-page feature in the programme
  • Priority stand placement in the event space
  • Logo featured prominently on event website
  • Highlighted in social media posts
  • Verbal recognition in opening and closing sessions

Gold

£7,000
  • Official partner on selected meeting materials
  • Half-page feature in the programme
  • Stand in the event space
  • Logo on event website
  • Mention in social media posts
  • Acknowledged in opening and closing speeches

Silver

£5,000
  • Official partner in the programme
  • Quarter-page feature in the programme
  • Stand in the event space
  • Logo on event website
  • Acknowledged in opening and closing speeches

Bronze

£2,000
  • Acknowledgement as an official partner on meeting materials
  • Logo featured in the programme
  • Stand in the event space
  • Acknowledged in opening and closing speeches

Workshop Partner

£3,000
For post-symposium workshops
  • Sponsorship of one post-meeting workshop
  • Opportunity to deliver a short presentation at the workshop
  • Logo on workshop materials and programme
  • Mention on the CAN website under workshop sponsors
  • Acknowledged during the workshop introduction

We are also happy to discuss ad hoc options such as advertising in the event brochure, support for specific sessions or workshops, or drinks reception / dinner sponsorship. All contributions will be acknowledged during the closing session of the meeting.

Register sponsorship interest

Fill in the form below and the CAN Programme Manager will be in touch. No commitment is required at this stage.