Sponsorship Packages
VANGUARD – $50,000
Premiere naming opportunity for the Invention Convention @ University of South Florida. The headline sponsor will be provided with exclusive benefits for the entire invention convention cycle for one year, from lead-up, to competition day, to post event. The benefits also include unique partnership for year-round branding opportunities at the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Museum in Discovery Hall at USF Research Park in Tampa.
COMPETITION DAY
- Logo lock-up with Invention Convention Florida @ USF event logo
- Alignment in all event promotion
- Recognition on event-related onsite signage
- On-stage recognition during award ceremony (both screen and from speaker)
- On-screen logo recognition during award ceremony
- Keynote speech during award ceremony
- Presence and organization-specific award
- Award alignment with opportunity for organization representatives to present to winner onstage
- Judging (volunteer opportunities for organization representatives)
- Inclusion in event activities that engage participants and attendees
- Onsite activation area (two tables)
- Alignment with event meal zone and VIP area
- Logo recognition on participant T-shirts
- Logo recognition on participant lanyards
- Opportunity to include organization branded gifts in participants’ swag bags
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments in designated VIP area for six (6) people
INVENTION CONVENTION FLORIDA MARKETING CYCLE
- Sponsorship level acknowledgement in digital event promotion
- Opportunity for one (1) digital activation via social media
- Logo recognition on student registration link
- Dedicated social media posts (five customized posts)
- Tag in social media post – “Thank you Sponsors”
- Featured story in Florida Inventors Hall of Fame monthly newsletter
- Recognition in Florida Inventors Hall of Fame monthly newsletter for one year
- Logo on ICF and IGNITE website for one year
- Post-event recorded interview with award recipient and award sponsor
ADDITTIONAL BENEFITS
- Signage in USF Discovery Hall/Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Museum for one year: “Home of the [company name] ICF@USF”
- Six (6) tickets (one table) to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala during the sponsorship year
- Recognition in Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala event program
- Year-round recognition on print and/or digital signage and in other publications and/or social media
- One complimentary room at event affiliated hotel
VISIONARY – $25,000
COMPETITION DAY
- Recognition on event-related onsite signage
- On-stage recognition during award ceremony (both screen and from speaker)
- On-screen logo recognition during award ceremony
- Presence and organization-specific award
- Award alignment with opportunity to present to winner onstage
- Judging (volunteer opportunities for organization representatives)
- Inclusion in event activities that engage participants and attendees
- Onsite activation area (two tables)
- Alignment with event meal or zone
- Logo recognition on participant T-shirts
- Opportunity to include organization branded gifts in participant swag bag
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments in designated VIP area for four (4) people
INVENTION CONVENTION FLORIDA MARKETING CYCLE
- Sponsorship level acknowledgement in digital event promotion
- Dedicated social media posts (three customized posts)
- Tag in social media post – “Thank you Sponsors”
- Recognition in Florida Inventors Hall of Fame monthly newsletter
- Logo on ICF and IGNITE website for one year
- Post-event recorded interview with award recipient and award sponsor
ADDITTIONAL BENEFITS
- Year-round recognition in other publications and/or social media
- Four (4) tickets to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala (during the sponsorship year)
TRAILBLAZER – $10,000
COMPETITION DAY
- Recognition on event-related onsite signage
- On-stage recognition during award ceremony (both screen and from speaker)
- On-screen logo recognition during award ceremony
- Award alignment with opportunity to present to winner onstage
- Judging (volunteer opportunities for organization representatives)
- Onsite activation area (two tables)
- Logo recognition on participant T-shirts
- Opportunity to include organization branded gifts in participant swag bag
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments in designated VIP area for four (4) people
INVENTION CONVENTION FLORIDA MARKETING CYCLE
- Sponsorship level acknowledgement in digital event promotion
- Dedicated social media posts (two customized posts)
- Tag in social media post – “Thank you Sponsors”
- Recognition in Florida Inventors Hall of Fame monthly newsletter
- Logo on ICF and IGNITE website for one year
ADDITTIONAL BENEFITS
- Year-round recognition in other publications and/or social media
- Two (2) tickets to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala (during sponsorship year)
PIONEER – $5,000
COMPETITION DAY
- Recognition on event-related onsite signage
- On-screen logo recognition during award ceremony
- Judging (volunteer opportunities for organization representatives)
- Onsite activation area (one table)
- Logo recognition on participant T-shirts
- Opportunity to include organization branded gifts in participant swag bag
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments in designated VIP area for two (2) people
INVENTION CONVENTION FLORIDA MARKETING CYCLE
- Sponsorship level acknowledgement in digital event promotion
- Dedicated social media post (one customized post)
- Tag in social media post – “Thank you Sponsors”
- Logo on ICF and IGNITE website for one year
ADDITTIONAL BENEFITS
- Year-round recognition in other publications and/or social media
- Two (2) tickets to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala (during sponsorship year)
INNOVATOR – $2,500
COMPETITION DAY
- Recognition on event-related onsite signage
- On-screen logo recognition during award ceremony
- Judging (volunteer opportunities for organization representatives)
- Onsite activation area (one table)
- Logo recognition on participant T-shirts
INVENTION CONVENTION FLORIDA MARKETING CYCLE
- Sponsorship level acknowledgement in digital event promotion
- Tag in social media post – “Thank you Sponsors”
For questions contact Jamie Spurrier at (813) 974-5862 or send email to Jamie.
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The University of South Florida Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization soliciting tax-deductible private contributions for the benefit of the University of South Florida. The Foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with the appropriate governing authorities in all states requiring registration. The organization is located at 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ALC 100, Tampa, FL 33620. Financial and other information about the University of South Florida Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting Office of Donor Relations, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ALC 100, Tampa, FL 33620 or by calling (813) 974-2035.
The University of South Florida Foundation, Inc. was formed in Florida. If you are a resident one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency:
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