Innovation Summit sponsorship

Explore sponsorship opportunities for our Innovation Summit, taking place in Manchester on 3 November 2026.

Two exhibitors connect at the Innovation Summit.

Our Innovation Summit is a one-day event featuring inspiring talks and thought-provoking discussions. Attendees will hear from founders who have successfully translated their research, gain practical insights into commercialisation, expand their network and connect with the community at the cutting-edge of cancer innovation.

As a sponsor, you'll have a unique opportunity to: 

  • Showcase your capability, service or technology
  • Build and strengthen strategic relationships, strengthen partnerships and create new connections
  • Reinforce your organisation’s profile and position yourself at the forefront of cancer innovation

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Networking opportunities

Our programme has a strong focus on networking and sponsors will have dedicated opportunities to connect with delegates. The intimate, collaborative setting of the summit is designed to maximise engagement. 

Sponsorship packages

We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available and welcome bespoke partnership discussions. Please contact us to discuss any of the options below, or to create a tailored package that fits your organisation’s aims.

Headline sponsor opportunity: £15k (one available) 

  • Prominent branding in promotional materials leading up to the event, and named as the headline sponsor e.g., “In association with...
  • 30-minute satellite session over lunch of the conference (subject to content approval)
  • Opportunity to chair or participate in a panel
  • Half page/ 250 word company profile within digital programme
  • Logo and URL on event webpages
  • Pre- and post-event exposure within one promotional email on the Cancer Research Horizons Entrepreneurial Newsletter (approximately 1k contacts) and Cancer Research UK’s research update newsletter (approximately 7k contacts)
  • Two social media posts from Cancer Research Horizons highlighting your support (LinkedIn - audience 22k+ followers)
  • Complimentary exhibitor table for marketing material or demos
  • Logo included in conference intermission slides
  • Four complimentary delegate places at the Summit  

Networking drinks reception sponsor: £5k  

  • Organisation name, logo and 250-word profile in digital programme
  • Logo and URL on event webpages and promotional communications leading up to the event
  • Prominent signage during the networking drinks reception
  • Recognition of Networking Drinks Reception sponsor during opening or closing remarks
  • Logo included in conference intermission slides
  • Complimentary exhibitor table for marketing material or demos
  • Three delegate places at summit  

Exhibitor package £2000 

  • Organisation name, logo and 250-word profile in conference digital programme
  • Exhibitor table for marketing material or demos
  • Two delegate places for sponsor representatives including conference and networking receptions  

Marketing and branding add-ons

Add-ons must be purchased in conjunction with a sponsorship package. Customers who purchase either the Headline Sponsor opportunity or Networking Drinks Reception packages will be offered a discount on add-on options. 

  • Inclusion in conference email
  • Pre- and post-event exposure within one promotional email on the Cancer Research Horizons Entrepreneurial Newsletter (approximately 1k contacts) and Cancer Research UK’s research update newsletter (approximately 7k contacts)
  • Two social media posts from Cancer Research Horizons highlighting your support (LinkedIn - audience 22k+ followers)
  • Full page advert in the conference programme 

A range of branding opportunities are available at the venue for an additional cost.   

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