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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 website 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. Learn more about BioCTs mission.
Upcoming Event Sponsorships
Catalyzing Innovation in CT: Top Visionaries Discuss Innovation Opportunities in the State | Stamford | June 26, 2025
Join BioCT & Connecticut Innovations on Thursday, June 26, in Stamford for an exclusive networking event bringing together top industry leaders to explore the innovation opportunities shaping Connecticut’s future. This premier gathering will feature engaging discussions, valuable connections, and insights from visionary experts driving progress in life sciences, healthcare, and technology. Learn more and register.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Jodie Gillon.
Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (Lead event sponsor, no longer available)
- Prominent role as panel moderator (moderator will be selected by review of BioCT and Connecticut Innovations)
- Branding on all marketing and event collateral
- Acknowledgment at start and close of event
- Complimentary registration and private reception for up to ten (10) guests
Diamond Sponsor: $12,500 (Private reception sponsor, 1 available)
- Signature branded cocktail at reception
- Branding on all marketing and event collateral
- Acknowledgment at start and close of event
- Complimentary registration and private reception for up to fifteen (15) guests
Gold Sponsor: $7,500 (Post-event reception sponsor, no longer available)
- Main host of post-event reception (with signage)
- Branding on all marketing and event collateral
- Acknowledgment at start and close of event
- Five (5) complimentary registrations
Silver Sponsors: $5,000
- Branding on all marketing and event collateral
- Acknowledgment at start and close of event
- Three (3) complimentary registrations
Bronze Sponsors: $2,500
- Branding on all marketing and event collateral
- Two (2) complimentary registrations
BIO 2025 | BOSTON | JUNE 16-19, 2025
Connecticut’s biotechnology partners are thrilled to announce the State of Connecticut’s participation in the 2025 BIO International Convention in Boston, taking place June 16-19. Once again, Connecticut will exhibit with a delegation of partners, showcasing our growing life sciences industry to a global audience. This premier event attracts over 15,000 biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders for a week of intensive networking, partnership opportunities, and industry insights. The Connecticut Pavilion at booth #635 will feature sponsor branding, meeting and storage space, and serve as a central hub for hosting clients and holding meetings. The Pavilion will also be the site of networking receptions and strategic marketing efforts to draw additional traffic and attention.
The 2025 Connecticut BIO Convention Pavilion is being supported by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Innovations, BioCT, AdvanceCT, and many other state partners.
2025 SPONSORSHIP AND ATTENDANCE OPPORTUNITIES
For more information, please contact Shirar O’Connor at soconnor@advancect.org.
Connecticut Partner: $10,000
- 5 Exhibition Passes
- Logo displayed on booth monitor, signage, and meeting tables
- Recognition in the CT Pavilion directory and all CT BIO support collateral
- Special recognition in social media posts, public relations outreach and promotions
- Concierge onsite assistance at the Pavilion desk reception
- Invitations to all Team Connecticut programming and special events taking place in Boston
- Opportunity to distribute promotional items and collateral at the pavilion
- Storage for promotional items and other materials
- Use of the Connecticut booth as a “home base”
Connecticut Booth Supporter: $5,000
- Two (2) Exhibition Passes
- Logo displayed on booth monitor and meeting tables
- Recognition in the CT Pavilion directory and all CT BIO support collateral
- Special recognition in social media posts, public relations outreach and promotions
- Invitations to all Team Connecticut programming and special events taking place in Boston
- Use of the Connecticut booth as a “home base”
Connecticut Reception Host: $3,000 (Breakfast or Evening Reception at the Booth)
- Four (4) Exhibition Passes
- Reception branding – monitors, napkins, signage, meeting tables and verbal acknowledgement
- Promotional exposure on social media and the pavilion directory
- Opportunity to distribute promotional items and promotional collateral at the pavilion
- Storage for promotional items and other materials
The reception will take place at Connecticut booth #1265. Catering and beverage expenses are to be contracted directly by your organization. Date and time of reception is to be mutually agreed upon by AdvanceCT and BioCT.
Stony Creek Beer & Bioscience Mixer | Brandford | September 18, 2025
Our most highly attended event – the annual industry networking event at Stony Creek Brewery. The mixer draws 450+ registrants, including life science executives and state officials to the picturesque Branford waterfront. This event is co-hosted with some of the largest affinity groups and industry supporters, including Yale Ventures. A big hit last year, sponsored tables are back. Host a table to ensure maximum visibility and engagement with attendees.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Contact Kelley Gipson to get started with a Sponsorship Package.
Premiere Sponsor: $5,500
- Reserved exhibition table to showcase your products, services, and relevant materials to attendees
- Prominent branding on all event and marketing signage, including:
+ BioCT website
+ BioCT newsletters
+ Social media platforms
+ Adjacent to refreshments - Signature Food Sponsor
- Opportunity to host an event-wide raffle
Table Sponsor: $2,000
- Reserved exhibition table to showcase your products, services, and relevant materials to attendees
- Branding on all event and marketing signage, including:
+ BioCT website
+ BioCT newsletters
+ Social media platforms - Offer promotional giveaways at your table
- Tables enable BioCT staff to direct interested attendees to you.
BioCT Leadership Sponsorships: Supporters & Ambassadors
Supporter and Ambassador level sponsors enjoy enhanced benefits and exposure.
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Contact Kelley Gipson to get started.
Innovation Commons
Additionally, we offer select sponsorship and branding opportunities at our incubator, Innovation Commons, in Groton, CT. These include exclusive venue and naming rights, onsite signage, and product and service displays to name a few.
Contact Kim Kelly to get started.
BioCT is grateful for the ongoing support of our sustaining sponsors.
