Partner With SPARK AI
Join SDSC's AI consortium — where industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers collaborate to solve the hardest problems in enterprise AI
Why Organizations Partner With Us
SPARK AI bridges the gap between academic research and industry application. Sponsors get direct access to SDSC's world-class research infrastructure and talent.
Thought Leadership
Shape the direction of AI research and policy. Sponsors sit at the table where the future of enterprise AI is defined — contributing to working papers, keynotes, and advisory discussions.
Research & Innovation
Get early exposure to high-potential research directions before they are published or commercialized. Sponsor-funded studies through the Applied Research Center (ARC) deliver targeted proof-of-concept work.
Access to Talent
Tap into UCSD and SDSC's interdisciplinary talent pipeline. Mentorship programs, student projects, and recruiting events connect sponsors directly with the next generation of AI practitioners.
Workforce Development
Targeted upskilling programs in frontier technical domains — from generative AI to data governance — aligned to real industry needs and delivered by SDSC researchers.
Sponsorship Tiers
Two paths to deeper engagement — both include full Community access
Executive Forum
For SMBs & .edu partners
- Quarterly executive workshops
- Full research paper access
- Discussion forums with researchers
- Workforce development resources
- Early event registration
Applied Research Center
Sponsored research with SDSC
- All Forum benefits included
- Sponsored research projects
- Proof-of-concept studies
- Direct SDSC researcher collaboration
- Custom AI strategy consulting
- Early access to findings & IP
Our Sponsors
Industry leaders advancing AI research and practice
Ready to Shape the Future of AI?
Contact SPARK Director James Short to discuss sponsorship opportunities and find the right partnership level for your organization.