National Sponsorship

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs. It has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.
As a group the company invests heavily in research and development as well as supports a global network of 29 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research. The Group has a strong commitment to apprentice and graduate recruitment and to continuous development of employee skills.
The company is a keen supporter of the Bessemer Society, valuing it as a gateway to entrepreneurial leaders of innovative high technology companies with whom it can learn and share together.

IC Resources specialises in connecting innovative organisations with the deep tech talent they need to drive success. By combining their extensive global network with niche domain expertise and 25 years of industry experience, IC Resources’ consultants deliver a tailored approach to advanced technology recruitment, providing solutions that are unique to the challenges and aspirations of their clients and candidates.
Regional Sponsorship
Organisations pay an annual sponsorship for exclusive rights in a particular region.
Oxford Regional Sponsors
Business Service Sponsors

The press and publicity activities of the Bessemer Society are assisted by Publitek, a global B2B technical marketing agency operating in the electronics and industrial sectors. Publitek has a proud history of supporting deep-tech organisations, delivering integrated marketing and PR campaigns based on well-crafted strategies and expert creative content. More details of Publitek’s services can be found here: www.publitek.com

Prima is a growing contract electronics manufacturer that offers a range of design, manufacturing and logistics services from its Cambridgeshire base. Markets currently served include medical devices, robotics, defence, industrial printing, energy, audio-visual and wearables. ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9100 (Jan 2021).

Hunters is a full-service law firm providing clients with corporate and commercial, private client, family and property expertise, from start-ups to multi-nationals and from international entrepreneurs to generations of successful families. The Hunters corporate and commercial offering includes advice on corporate finance (public and private markets), mergers and acquisitions, project and asset finance and commercial dispute resolution. The team is committed to supporting the growth and success of start-ups and innovative ventures, helping entrepreneurs to navigate the complex commercial landscape from seed funding and follow-on finance (debt and equity) through to exit/IPO.