Partner with us: Advancing human-centric AI together

Shape the future of artificial intelligence

Imagine your organization playing a pivotal role in ensuring AI serves humanity ethically and responsibly. Rather than reacting to ethical concerns after they emerge, be part of the conversation that defines how your industry can use AI responsibly from the start.

Strategic partnerships with ELLIS Alicante enable this vision—supporting independent research that advances both fundamental science and your organization’s commitment to responsible innovation.

Why partner with ELLIS Alicante?

Join leading institutions shaping AI’s future

Your organization would be joining a distinguished group of visionary partners already investing in human-centric AI research. These institutions have made substantial multi-year commitments to advancing ethical AI—demonstrating that leadership in responsible innovation creates lasting impact.

Our commitment to funders

When institutions invest in ELLIS Alicante, they receive:

Research Excellence — Publications in the world’s most prestigious venues and contributions shaping global AI conversations

Transparency & Accountability — Regular updates, honest communication, and careful stewardship of every euro

Societal Impact — Research influencing European regulations, changing how companies deploy AI, and protecting people’s rights

Prominent Recognition — Contributions acknowledged in publications, media, press releases, and all public communications

True Partnership — Direct access to researchers, regular briefings, and opportunities to shape research priorities

How it works

The partnership journey follows five collaborative steps:

1. Initial conversation

Contact us to discuss your organization’s interests and how partnership might align with our research areas. We’ll explore whether there’s a genuine fit between your mission and our work.

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2. Develop a shared vision

Together we identify research priorities that advance fundamental science while addressing challenges relevant to your sector—from algorithmic fairness to privacy protection to human-AI interaction.

3. Structure the partnership

We establish clear objectives, funding commitments, and collaboration mechanisms:

• Multi-year funding for sustained research programs
• Regular progress reviews (quarterly or biannually)
• Communication channels for ongoing dialogue
• Recognition agreements detailing acknowledgment and visibility

4. Launch and collaborate

Research begins with:

• Kickoff meetings establishing relationships between your team and ours
• Progress briefings sharing findings and insights
• Advisory participation in research planning (respecting our independence)
• Event invitations to conferences, workshops, and seminars

5. Amplify impact together

We work together to ensure research reaches those who need it:

• Publications in top-tier venues with funder acknowledgment
• Press releases highlighting partnership achievements
• Policy briefs translating findings for decision-makers
• Open-source tools making methods accessible worldwide

Partnership models

Strategic partnerships with ELLIS Alicante correspond to the ELLIS Europe sponsorship program, providing recognition across the pan-European network while directly supporting our research.

What this isn’t

To be completely clear: This is not work for hire.

We don’t conduct consultancy, we don’t produce reports on demand, we don’t optimize your systems. We conduct independent fundamental research that advances science and benefits society broadly.

Strategic partnerships fund research we believe will have broad impact—not proprietary work serving only one organization. All findings are published openly, all methods shared publicly, all benefits available to everyone.

Why fund us instead of hiring consultants?

Because advancing the fundamental science of ethical AI benefits everyone—including your organization. When we develop better fairness metrics, create privacy-preserving methods, or study AI’s societal impact, these contributions shape the entire field. Your support enables this research while giving you early insight into developments that will eventually affect all organizations.

This model ensures credibility—our research is trusted because it’s independent. It provides broad impact—our findings influence regulators, companies, and researchers worldwide. And it builds genuine reputation—showing your commitment to AI that serves society, not just your bottom line.

Who should partner with us?

Join us

Organizations like Generalitat Valenciana, European Commission, Intel, and Fundación Banco Sabadell have already invested in this vision. Together we’ve produced 100+ publications, trained 11+ PhD researchers, helped shape European AI regulations, and established ethical frameworks adopted worldwide.

The decisions made today about AI ethics will shape technology for decades. Your partnership doesn’t just fund research—it positions your organization at the forefront of defining how AI serves society.

Your organization could be next.

Let’s explore how partnership with ELLIS Alicante aligns with your mission and amplifies your impact on the future of ethical AI.

Contact us: [email protected]