Reach top life sciences innovators and target audiences.

Sponsorships offer exceptional opportunities to support the life sciences community and increase your visibility.

Sponsorship

BioCT sponsorship means recognition and connections. As a sponsor, you can host an entire event, an educational panel or forum, host networking sessions, receive recognition, and enjoy pre-event and onsite visibility. We look forward to working with you to create a sponsorship program that meets your marketing goals, supports our mission and promotes the advancement of the Connecticut’s life sciences community.

Upcoming Event Sponsorships

Annual HOliday Party/Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest | 101 College, New Haven | December 4, 2025

The BioCT Annual Holiday Party is held immediately following Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest providing an opportunity to connect with colleagues, make new acquaintances, and celebrate the Entrepreneur of the Year. One of the most popular events of the year, BioCT’s Annual Holiday Party draws c-level executives, academics, industry leaders, researchers, students, and more.

The annual Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest showcases Yale faculty innovators presenting breakthrough research projects in therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health. It also serves as the semifinals for The Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale. Judges will select winners who are recognized as the most exciting life science research coming out of Yale laboratories.

Gold Sponsor (7) $7,500

  • Table in main event room
  • Social media: Individual spotlight (1x); Group spotlight (2x)
  • 15 complimentary registrations
  • 1/2 page advertisement in event program
  • Branding on signage and event collateral
  • Company attendee list

Silver Sponsor (8) $5,000

  • Table in main hallway
  • Social media: Individual spotlight (1X); Group spotlight (1x)
  • 10 complimentary registrations
  • 1/3 page advertisement in event program
  • Branding on signage and event collateral
  • Company attendee list

Bronze Sponsor $3,000

  • Social media: Individual spotlight (1X)
  • 5 complimentary registrations
  • 1/4 page advertisement in event program
  • Branding on signage and event collateral
  • Company attendee list

 

Legislative Breakfast | Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, New Haven | January 26, 2026

The most important two hours of the year. A must-attend event, focused on shaping the future of Connecticut’s life sciences industry and strengthening the state’s competitiveness to attract, grow and retain talent.

Diamond Sponsor (1) $15,000

  • Opportunity to introduce a keynote legislator
  • Opportunity to sit at table with legislators
  • Table with up to 8 tickets
  • Acknowledgement and thanks at start and close of event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Platinum Sponsor (2) $10,000

  • Opportunity for speaking role
  • Opportunity to sit at table with legislators
  • 6 complimentary registrations
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Badge Sponsor (1) $7,000

  • Opportunity to sit at table with legislators
  • 5 complimentary registrations
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Gold Sponsor $5,000

  • 4 complimentary registrations
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Supporter Sponsor $2,500

  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Start-Up Supporter Sponsor $1,500

  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

 

Connecticut Rare Disease Forum | The Jackson Laboratory, Farmington | March 2026

Hosted by BioCT and The Jackson Laboratory, join us for an informative morning of industry-led discussions on innovation in rare disease diagnostics and treatments, along with the promising impact of these advancements on patient outcomes.

Diamond Sponsor (3) $10,000

  • Role on the agenda
  • 8 complimentary registrations
  • Table for company marketing and collateral
  • Acknowledgment at start and close of event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Breakfast/Networking Sponsor (1) $7,500

  • Onsite signage
  • 5 complimentary registrations
  • Table for company marketing and collateral
  • Acknowledgment at start and close of event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Gold Sponsor $5,000

  • 3 complimentary registrations
  • Table for company marketing and collateral
  • Acknowledgment at start and close of event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Video Sponsor $5,000

  • :60 sec video to play between panels & during session breaks
  • 5 complimentary registrations
  • Acknowledgment at event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Table Sponsor $2,500

  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Table for company marketing and collateral
  • Acknowledgment at event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Supporter Sponsor $1,500

  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Acknowledgment at event
  • Branding on signage and event collateral

Contact Kelley Gipson to get started with a Sponsorship Package.

Innovation Commons

Additionally, we offer select sponsorship and branding opportunities at our incubator, The Commons, in Groton, CT. These include naming opportunities, onsite signage, and product and service displays to name a few.

Contact Kim Kelly to get started with a sponsorship package.

BioCT is grateful for the ongoing support of our sustaining sponsors.