Become a Sponsor
2026 CBX Sponsorship Opportunities
Fueling the Growth of Chicago’s Life Sciences Ecosystem
Chicago Biotech Exchange (CBX) convenes founders, investors, operators, and scientific leaders to strengthen the Chicago biotech community through curated events, meaningful introductions, and ecosystem visibility.
Why Sponsor CBX?
Your sponsorship directly supports high-quality programming while positioning your organization alongside the region’s most innovative companies and leaders.
Obtain direct access to Chicago biotech founders and executives.
Contribute to an association with a mission-driven, curated ecosystem platform.
Build visibility among investors and academic leaders.
Gain tangible support for regional life sciences growth
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor…
Please fill out the form on the contact page and include:
“Sponsorship” as the subject line
The name of your company or organization
The sponsorship level(s) you are interested in
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
$5,000
Lead with impact. Shape the conversation.
Our highest standard sponsorship tier for organizations committed to building Chicago as a leading biotech hub.
Benefits
Featured logo placement across all CBX 2026 programming
Recognition in all major event communications
Verbal acknowledgment at all 2026 CBX events
Opportunity for a brief welcome or panel introduction (as appropriate)
Dedicated LinkedIn sponsor spotlight post
Priority access to curated introductions (where appropriate)
Lakeshore Partner
$2,500
Deepen your presence. Strengthen relationships.
For organizations seeking more consistent visibility and stronger positioning within the ecosystem.
Benefits
Prominent logo placement on website and event materials
Recognition in pre-event and post-event communications
Verbal acknowledgment at two events
Opportunity to provide branded collateral at events
Social media recognition (LinkedIn post)
Skyline Sponsor
$1,000
Support the ecosystem. Show up. Be visible.
Designed for organizations that want to exhibit commitment to the Chicago biotech community and gain brand visibility among an engaged audience.
Benefits
Logo recognition on event website and sponsor slide
Recognition in event email communications
(1 mention)Verbal acknowledgment at one event
Magnificent Mile Sponsor
