1. Startup Weekend
Sponsorship Proposal +

2. About Startup Weekend
Our mission is to teach and promote entrepreneurship in local communities. As a 501(c)3 charity, we rely on our partners to keep growing Startup Weekend around the world. When you join us as a sponsor partner your company will be seen by community influencers. Your products will be used hands-on by attendees, thereby tying your brand to the positive and transformative experience that is Startup Weekend.
We do events that bring developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts together to share ideas, form teams, build products and launch startups. Startup Weekend begin with open-mic 60-second pitches that result in the formation of small teams around the best, most viable concepts. Team spend Saturday and Sunday focus on customer development, validating their ideas and building prototypes with the help of experienced mentors. On Sunday, teams demo their products and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts.
The real value in a Startup Weekend is not how many startups are launched. Rather, it’s about learning through the act of creation, developing deeper relationships than a typical networking event, matching potential cofounders, validating ideas and experimenting in a risk-free environment, and for many, it’s about taking the first step into entrepreneurship.
Our Community is arguably the largest network of existing and aspiring entrepreneurs in the world. We are a highly technical community; 53% identify themselves as software developers. Our attendees are creative, influential and driven. These are the kinds of people that will bring your product back into the office on Monday morning after using it during the weekend.

3. Our Reach Highlighted Ventures Launched: Event Stats: 1500+ events
660+ cities
120+ countries
Average of 85 attendees per event, with a maximum
of 125
Average of 10 new ventures created
Highlighted Ventures Launched:
Global Audience:
123,000+ attendees to date
140,000 Facebook fans
84,000 Twitter followers
100,000 Newsletter subscribers
Global Social Media Stats:
23 million impressions from our global Twitter Account
52 million impressions via our global Facebook Page
700,000-1 million impressions per event hashtag

4. Why Sponsor Startup Weekend?
ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT
Play a vital role in the development of your local economy by supporting endeavors for job creation, creativity and community growth.
MAJOR REACH
We have one of the world' largest global communities of entrepreneurs and leaders. Your reach for advertising and marketing opportunities extend on a local and global level.
VALIDATION
Reach entrepreneurs from a variety of industry backgrounds (developers, designers, business, teachers, architects etc.) who could contribute to your platform and use your services. Also, witness first-hand how these entrepreneurs are using your product or service.
Supporting today's forward thinkers - tomorrow's leaders.

5. We are a 501(c)3 charity -- your sponsorship is tax deductible.
What We Can Offer
Sponsorship packages are à la carte and flexible by geography.
$100 Sponsor an entrepreneur
Open registration for one entrepreneur of your choice or one that we select.
We will ensure that one lucky entrepreneur will get fed, meet new people, learn a ton and hopefully create a successful startup!
$500 Silver (Meal)
Company name/logo listed on the city website “city”.startupweekend.org
Thank you & recognition during the meal you sponsor
Opportunity to display a sign or banner on the food table
Hand out materials, swag, and/or other related materials
Option to pay food vendors directly
Two tickets to the event
$1,000 Gold
Identified in all media materials for Startup Weekend
Company name/logo listed on city website “city”.startupweekend.org
Thank you & recognition during Startup Weekend event
Opportunity to hang banners at the event
Hand out materials, swag and/or other related materials
$2,500 Platinum
Custom survey of the startup community (we can create survey and produce report)
Invitation for a guest blog post on the city website “city”.startupweekend.org
Offer a prize to an individual via raffle/vote. {e.g. iPhone, netbook, software)
All benefits of Gold Sponsorship
Three tickets to the event
$5,000 Premier
Invitation to address the attendees for 3 minutes
Invited to set up a booth for your product/service during the event
Guest blog post on Startup Weekend.org Global homepage!
All benefits of Platinum Sponsorship
Four tickets to the event
Contributing Sponsor
Prices vary by city
Help support Startup Weekend with the press coverage, marketing, swag, food, software, discounts, etc. Anything the community will benefit from.
Prices and packages can vary based on city so feel free to make adjustments to suit your community. **Any major adjustments will need approval through your Regional Operations Manager.
Please be sure to change the city site to your city sit URL.
We are a 501(c)3 charity -- your sponsorship is tax deductible.

6. Thanks for considering a sponsorship with Startup Weekend!
For more information contact [Your Name]