Why Sponsor?

The success of this unique educational event is very dependent upon the dialogues created between industry, students, investors and researchers, which is a direct result of your sponsorship.

Why should you consider sponsoring the Global Venture Challenge 2009?

• Foster innovation and discovery in education.  Help nurture the growth and success of a new generation of talented scientists and entrepreneurs from across the globe -- in a unique setting that encourages interaction with people from diverse industries, backgrounds and cultures.

• Help increase focus on important energy solutions. Increase global understanding of the importance of new energy innovations, and provide support for the development of new ideas that will address the world’s most pressing energy needs.

• Corporate recognition.  Be identified as an organization that helps foster unique educational forums in the area of alternative energy. 

• Early access to hot start-up companies.  Obtain early looks at some innovative new companies and investment/collaboration opportunities. 

• Networking opportunities.  Meet and converse with people deeply involved in the energy industry, including researchers, government, investors and industry representatives.

• Talent identification.  Meet entrepreneurially-minded students with technical backgrounds in energy fields.  Although some will pursue their proposed business start, many will be seeking entrepreneurial opportunities with large multinational energy organizations.

• Learn more about Oak Ridge National Laboratory.  This is an excellent way to discover the expertise and capabilities of ORNL, the nation’s largest and most diverse energy laboratory. Sponsors will be given the opportunity to establish an agenda to address their highest priority issues while attending the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

$25,000 Host Sponsor

• Opportunity for private meetings with ORNL researchers around topics of your choice.
• Participation in a VIP dinner with ORNL leadership and invited guests
• Company recognition from the podium at all conference events
• Listed as “Host Sponsor” in all promotional materials, including press releases, invitations, website, on-site signage and program brochure
• Full-page ad in the program brochure
• Opportunity to serve as judge for the I2P® competition
• Space for a company exhibit at event venue

$10,000 Innovator Sponsor

• Listed as “Innovator Sponsor” in all promotional materials, including press releases, invitations, website, on-site signage and program brochure
• Half-page ad in the program brochure
• Company recognition from the podium at all conference events
• Participation in a VIP dinner with ORNL leadership and invited guests
• Opportunity to serve as judge for the I2P® competition
• Space for a company exhibit at event venue

$5,000 Collaborator Sponsor

• Listed as “Collaborator Sponsor” in all promotional materials, including press releases, invitations, website, on-site signage and program brochure
• Quarter-page ad in the program brochure
• Company recognition from the podium at all conference events
• Opportunity to serve as judge for the I2P® competition
• Space for a company exhibit at event venue

How can you become a sponsor?

Please email Jennifer Palmer, Managing Director.

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