Become a Sponsor | Sunstone Innovation Challenge
The Sunstone Innovation Challenge is 黑料网's annual campus-wide business plan competition, hosted by the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Prizes for the Sunstone Innovation Challenge are made possible through the contributions of forward-thinking community and industry leaders. By sponsoring the Challenge, you don't just fund a prize鈥攜ou kickstart a student-led business, gain early access to top-tier talent, and foster economic development in our region.
Sponsor Benefits: Why Partner with the Innovation Challenge?
Beyond giving back, sponsoring the challenge connects your brand with top-tier talent and regional leadership.
- 馃帠锔 Brand Exposure: Your logo on marketing materials, press releases, and campus digital marquees reaching thousands of students, alumni, and local leaders.
- 馃挕 Direct Mentorship: Work directly with promising student teams, offering your expertise to help them refine their business plans.
- 鈿栵笍 Judging Seat: Sit at the decision-making table. Gold and Silver sponsors are invited to serve on our live judging panels.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Choose Your Level of Impact
Explore our customizable sponsorship packages designed to fit your organization's goals.
- Impact Level: Gold Partner
- Investment: $10,000
- Included Benefits:
- Guaranteed Seat on the Pitch Competition active judging panel.
- Direct Mentorship Match with the full cohort of student teams.
- 3-Minute Keynote Speaker slot at the live finals.
- Best For: Major corporate partners looking for maximum regional visibility and deep student engagement.
- Impact Level: Silver Partner
- Investment: $5,000
- Included Benefits:
- Alternating Pool Seat on the active judging panel.
- Direct Mentorship Match with one specific student team.
- Program Introduction shoutout and speaker slot during the event.
- Best For: Mid-sized businesses and community foundations wanting to actively guide local startups.
- Impact Level: Bronze Partner
- Investment: $2,500
- Included Benefits:
- Prominent brand placement and logo visibility during the challenge.
- General program recognition in all promotional materials.
- No active judging, mentorship, or speaking commitments required.
- Best For: Local businesses who want to support the ecosystem but have limited staff time to commit.
- Impact Level: Individual/Alumni Partner
- Investment: $500
- Included Benefits:
- Full inclusion on the official program "Thank You" list.
- Invitation to attend the live finals as a VIP guest.
- 100% tax-deductible direct contribution to student prize funds.
- Best For: Beach alumni, faculty, and individual community champions looking to give back directly.
If you are interested in supporting student innovation:
Champions of Innovation
Join the visionaries, community foundations, and industry leaders already investing in Beach graduates.
Naming Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
John & Helen Apostle Foundation
Silver Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsors
