Sponsorship Opportunity
We are seeking sponsors at multiple levels – your company will receive extensive visibility as a supporter of innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Mississippi. In addition, you will be co-branded with Innovate Mississippi and our partners, including Mississippi State University (Starkville and Vicksburg), Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation/The University of Mississippi, Higher Purpose Hub, The Beanpath, The Mississippi Polymer Institute at The University of Southern Mississippi, CDF (Tupelo) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council.
Funding
Each company invited to the cohort receives an investment of at least $25k in the form of a SAFE Agreement and will also be eligible for additional funding through the Mississippi Seed Fund, and from investors during the “Pitch Day” finale. Sponsor donations can be added to the CoBuilders Fund which will be matched dollar-dollar through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). If sponsors choose for their investment to be added to the fund, it will double your sponsor dollars that go directly to support the startups in the cohort. Otherwise, the sponsorship can be provided to the companies in the form of a grant. *The CoBuilders fund is set up as “Evergreen” which means any profits return to the fund – Innovate Mississippi, partners, and sponsors do not profit from the investment.
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor
$50,000
(Co-Title sponsorship with Microsoft)
- Exclusive Sponsorship for the Co-Builders Accelerator Program (April – November)
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Invited to provide remarks during Co-Builders Launch Day, Midpoint Session, and Pitch Day
- Logo Placement: Pitch Day Signage and Programming, Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: Live mentions throughout programming, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
- Recognition in video highlights and post-event report.
Pitch Day Statewide Partner
$50,000
- Exclusive Event Partner for Pitch Day
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: All Pitch Day materials (slides, signage, program, livestream). Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Opportunity to present an award and judge at Pitch Day
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- 10 Opening Reception Tickets
- 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day PLUS program-wide shoutouts
Meet & Match Sponsor
$15,000
- Exclusive Event Sponsorship for Meet & Match Event
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon,
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- 10 Opening Reception Tickets
- 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day$9k
Opening Reception Sponsor
$10,000
- Exclusive Branding for Opening Reception (food/drinks/entertainment).
- Opportunity to provide branded welcome gift.
- Logo Placement: Signage, napkins, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: verbal recognition during reception, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- 10 Opening Reception Tickets
- 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Keynote Session Sponsor
$7,500
- Exclusive Branding for Keynote Session
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
- Logo Placement: Slides, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- 10 Opening Reception Tickets
- 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Investor Dinner Sponsor
$5,000
- Opportunity to host exclusive, invitation-only networking event with investors and key stakeholders
- Logo placement: signs at Investor Dinner, conference app, website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
- Recognition: Live recognition with opportunity to deliver welcome remarks before dinner
- Featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- 10 general admission tickets to the conference
- 10 tickets to the opening reception
Mississippi Makers Market
$5,000
- Exclusive Sponsorship for pop-up market showcasing local products.
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Market signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- 10 Opening Reception Tickets
- 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Connect Cafe
$5,000
- Exclusive Sponsorship for the CONNECT Cafe on Innovation Alley
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Innovation Alley signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- 10 Opening Reception Tickets
- 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
App Sponsor
$3,500
- Branded exclusive content in the conference app
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
- 8 General Admission Tickets
- 8 Opening Reception Tickets
Conference Wi-Fi Sponsor
$2,500
- Exclusive Sponsorship for Conference Wi-Fi with company-branded password
- Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Wi-Fi signage, login instructions, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
- Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
- 6 General Admission Tickets
- 6 Opening Reception Tickets
Coffee Break Sponsor
$2,500
- Exclusive Sponsorship for Coffee Breaks on Innovation Alley
- Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Coffee Break area signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
- 6 General Admission Tickets
- 6 Opening Reception Tickets
(Digital) Swag Bag
$2,500
- Exclusive Sponsorship for (digital) swag (in app)
- Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
- Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
- 6 General Admission Tickets
- 6 Opening Reception Tickets
Cobuilders Prize Sponsor
$1,500 +
- Award presentation: Present a $1,000 prize on stage at the CoBuilders Pitch Event
- Photo opportunity: Photo with the winning team shared on Innovate Mississippi’s website, social media, and newsletter
- Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
- 2 General Admission Tickets
- 2 Opening Reception Tickets
Assets Needed:
- Company name as you would like it to appear in the promotional material
- Contact person/contact information
- Company Logo in .pdf or .eps; and .jpg
- Website link
- Optional: An announcement you would like to make regarding your involvement in CoBuilders
Your Support
Your support will help to ensure a successful launch of the second CoBuilders Cohort and will stimulate innovation-led economic development for Mississippi. We appreciate your consideration!
Contact Amber at acoeur@innovate.ms to learn more about sponsorship opportunities – and help make an impact on Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem.
