Sponsorship
Opportunities The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area March 21-23, 2023
The premier innovation and entrepreneurship experience for higher education!
in grants to faculty to transform I&E education $13M+ 5,100 + innovator teams trained entrepreneurship trainings delivered 250+ in grants to student teams $10M+ universities have participated in VentureWell programs 500+ $2.6B+ in funding raised 12K innovators trained ventures launched 2,100+ March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area About VentureWell At VentureWell, we envision a world in which science and technology innovators have the support, training, and access to networks and resources they need to solve the world’s most difficult problems. We know innovation. And we love helping creative, committed innovators turn their ideas into thriving companies with meaningful, high-impact products and solutions. BY THE NUMBERS
For over 27 years, OPEN has brought together higher ed change-makers to collectively advance innovation and entrepreneurship education. By sponsoring OPEN, you’ll connect with hundreds of faculty, staff, and administrators in the STEM fields who influence and educate thousands of early stage innovators across the United States and beyond. Demonstrate how your product, service, program, or funding can solve the problems our community deals with daily and you’ll gain brand champions who help amplify your message and increase your impact. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area I have experience in planning and running conferences, and VentureWell OPEN is the best I have attended... bar none. About OPEN We’ve had an amazing time connecting and learning online during our virtual version of OPEN for the past three years—and we can’t wait to gather face-to-face again for this year’s convening! 2022 OPEN By the Numbers 375+ total attendees 90% of attendees are from colleges and universities with almost 40% being faculty 15 countries represented 285 unique U.S. higher-education institutions were represented, including 85 minority-serving institutions represented
Inspiration, Education & Research
Our welcoming community will convene to discover leading-edge tools and trends, gain ingenuity from peers, and glean creative strategies from research in the field that will collectively move I&E education forward and prepare early-stage entrepreneurs for an ever-changing world.
Areas of focus include:
• Academic Impact/Student Experience in the I&E Space like techniques for teaching across disciplines and engaging student teams, inclusively teaching I&E, and implementing sustainable design concepts, tools, and frameworks in your curriculum
• Institutional Impact and Change such as building new I&E policies, processes, and infrastructure on campus and sustaining I&E momentum
• Off-Campus/Community Engagement including engaging with industry and crossinstitution collaborations
• Emergent Themes in Higher Education I&E such as I&E beyond engineering and new technologies that affect I&E
Session formats include plenaries, workshops, poster sessions, and more!
March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
Champions Reception
Special Events
This invite-only event will celebrate and honor the individuals and organizations that have supported and advanced the mission of VentureWell. Funders, awardees, and leaders in the I&E space will be recognized for their hard work and dedication to early stage innovators, faculty and institutions, and I&E networks.
Leadership Breakfast
This exclusive breakfast will take place onsite at the conference hotel as an avenue to convene decision makers
across the I&E space. A brief presentation followed by lively discussion will be shared for a morning filled with thought provoking ideas and collaborations for the future.
March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
Plenary Sessions
Special Events
The plenary sessions are a time for our full audience to gather as a group to be inspired by truly remarkable changemakers in I&E. Past speakers and organizations have included the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, The Lemelson Foundation, business leaders, previous Course & Program Grantees, VentureWell Accelerator alumni, and more!
Evening Reception
Our evening reception is a casual yet lively way for attendees to network with old and new friends, engage with our sponsors, and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Mingle and meet your next collaborator!
March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
Special Events
OPENminds
At the fast-paced OPENminds Innovator Showcase, you’ll meet 10 student innovator teams who are developing inventions that will change the world! Visit students to hear their pitch and invest up to $3 million in “Venture Bucks” in your favorite innovations. The winning teams will be awarded with real cash prizes at the end of the event!
Teaching Toolkit
The OPEN Teaching Toolkit is a poster session reimagined. During this 90-minute, reception-style session, presenters will discuss their unique I&E teaching techniques with participants, using a poster as a visual aid. Attendees will cast votes for their favorites and winners will be highlighted as thought leaders post-conference.
March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
Why Sponsor?
TAP INTO A POWERFUL NETWORK
Put a face to your brand – the best way to create and maintain relationships with your target audience.
CREATE BUZZ AND GENERATE LEADS
Test out a new marketing campaign, gain feedback on your product/service/ program, and grow your funnel of prospective customers
SOCIAL MEDIA
Create excitement around the event and speakers. LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook will feature heavily in the social media campaign.
EDUCATION
Learn what’s happening in the field and how you can be part of it.
PRESENCE
Show your commitment to the field – support the community that supports your business.
March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
Meet Our Recent Sponsors
March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
Sponsorship
CORE SPONSORSHIP TRAILBLAZER INNOVATOR PARTNER COLLABORATOR ADVOCATE PROMOTER PRICE $40,000 $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE Logo placement on OPEN website & email communications ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Stand-alone email 6 4 3 2 1 Social media promotion 6 5 4 3 2 1 EVENT EXPOSURE Exhibit table ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Promo slide in all plenaries ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Swag bag insert ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Program guide ad ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Recognition as sponsor of Champions Reception Breakfast or Evening Reception Conference Track Coffee Break AND Leadership Lunch Plenary Breakfast Customized breakout session or private meeting ✔ ✔ Post-OPEN engagement: co-authored piece, webinar, 2 ✔ or other collaboration Opening plenary Podium time - - -+ Keynote or Panel ACCESS Complimentary registrations 8 6 4 3 2 1 50% off registrations unlimited 6 additional 4 additional 3 additional 2 additional 1 additional Invitation to VentureWell Champions Reception ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔Invitation to Leadership Breakfast ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ -
Packages
TRAILBLAZER $40,000 - 1 Available
complimentary registrations
off additional registrations
Opportunity to welcome attendees to opening plenary, including 3-5 minutes of podium time and introduction of keynote
15-20 minute mainstage speaker or panel
to host a customized 60-minute breakout session or private meeting
Recognition as the sponsor of the VentureWell
Leadership Breakfast and Champions Reception
• Opportunity to display collateral in the event space, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, swag and giveaways
• Logo on presentation slides
• Welcome attendees to the session, including 3-5 minutes of podium time
• Chance to serve as a panel or Q&A moderator with other high-level speakers
Two post-OPEN engagements: e.g., co-authored piece, webinar
6 social media promotions + individual thank you 6 stand-alone emails • 3 to conference attendees • 3 to full VentureWell community (18,000+ contacts) 8
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Sponsorship Packages
5 social media promotions + individual thank you 4 stand-alone emails • 2 to conference attendees • 2 to full VentureWell community (18,000+ contacts) 6 complimentary registrations 50% off 6 additional registrations Invitation to exclusive VentureWell Leadership Breakfast Invitation to VentureWell Champions Reception Recognition as sponsor of a Breakfast or Lunch Plenary • Opportunity to display collateral near the buffet area, as well as the main stage, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, swag, and giveaways • Logo on presentation slides • Welcome attendees to the session, including 3-5 minutes of podium time • Chance to serve as a main stage panel or Q&A moderator Host a customized 60-minute breakout session or private meeting following your sponsored plenary Post-OPEN engagement: e.g., co-authored piece, webinar Sponsorship Packages INNOVATOR $25,000 - 2 Available
PARTNER
Recognition as sponsor of an Evening Reception
Opportunity to display collateral near the evening reception entrance and bar/food area, including
not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, and swag
Welcome attendees to the event, including 3-5 minutes of podium time
a customized 60-minute breakout session or private meeting the day following your branded reception
Sponsorship Packages
$15,000 - 2 Available 4 social media promotions + individual thank you 3 stand-alone emails • 2 to conference attendees • 1 to full VentureWell community (18,000+ contacts) 4 complimentary registrations 50% off 4 additional registrations Invitation to exclusive VentureWell Leadership Breakfast Invitation to VentureWell Champions Reception
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Recognition as sponsor of a conference track
Opportunity to display collateral in the hallway and space near the conference track rooms, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, and swag
Welcome attendees to the first session, including 1-2 minutes of podium time
Chance to serve as a panel or Q&A moderator
to VentureWell Champions
Sponsorship Packages COLLABORATOR $10,000 - 4 Available 3 social media promotions + individual thank you 2 stand-alone emails sent to conference attendees 3 complimentary registrations 50% off 3 additional registrations Invitation
Breakfast Invitation
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Sponsorship Packages ADVOCATE $5,000 - 5 available PROMOTER $2,500 - 10 available 2 social media promotions + individual thank you 1 stand-alone email sent to conference attendees 2 complimentary registrations 50% off 2 additional registrations Recognition as sponsor of a coffee break • Opportunity to
in the coffee break space, including but not limited to pop-up banners,
tents, flyers, and swag 1 social media promotion + group thank you 1 complimentary registration 50% off 1 additional registration
ADD-ONS:
(Must be a Promoter or above to choose)
March 21-23, 2023 | In-Person | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area
$500/each:
Stand-alone email to conference attendees
Table or seat drop of your materials or swag
$2,000/each:
Stand-alone email to entire VW community (18,000+ contacts)
Post-event webinar
$1,000/each:
60-second video played before each plenary begins (played at least 3X)
Recognition as sponsor of conference app
Name badge sponsor
WiFi sponsor
Post-event co-authored blog
$2,500/each:
Professional Headshot sponsor
Hotel Room Key Card sponsor
Awards Sponsor
Thank
you for your consideration! Please email Kristen Golden at kgolden@venturewell.org for more information and to discuss customization options. March 21-23, 2023 | The Westin Alexandria Old Town | D.C. Metro Area