Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring CyberBoat Challenge. Your generous support ensures that we excite the next generation in maritime cybersecurity so they have access to this invaluable experience.

WHY BECOME A SPONSOR?

Running a world-class event, like the CyberBoat Challenge, requires resources.

The CyberBoat Challenge is a Michigan-based 501(c)3 non-profit designated as an educational organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Recognition as Premier Sponsor in both the naming of the event (“brought to you by”) and in all collateral, descriptions, promotional materials, etc.
Provided reasonable “slots” for attendees at the event.
Have a 30-minute speaking slot during the introduction and commencement on the initial day(s)
Have an area to set up static displays and tables for promotional materials
Have the opportunity to engage students and professionals at the event and have HR contact (if desired) with students during scheduled breaks/downtime
Invitations for staff visits during class hours
Participants have access and hacking sessions during the assessment days
Logo and/or name will be included in the year’s event logo and will be on all promotional material and collateral
Recognition on the Challenge website as Premium Sponsor
Recognition and “headline position” on the sponsor appreciate signage
Premium Sponsor will receive a copy of the attendee list and a list of all sponsoring entities (except those who sponsor on the pre-condition of anonymity)

Dedicated vendor booth space will be available for the sponsor
Large sponsor logos will be printed on promotional material
One of the catered meals will be attributed to the sponsor
Sponsor will be scheduled a short speaking slot to address the Challenge
Sponsor can bring any reasonable number of personnel to the event

Dedicated vendor booth space will be available for the sponsor
Medium sponsor logos will be included on promotional material
Can bring up to 5 people to participate in the event

Dedicated vendor booth space will be available for the sponsor
Small sponsor logos will be included on promotional material
Can bring up to 2 engineers to participate in the event.

In-Kind Donations

Companies that cannot sponsor with cash donations can still sponsor with useful in-kind donations to assist the event. This could be in the form of a vehicle, electronic control modules, and software. Written receipts will be provided for cash contributions only. Companies providing in-kind support will be responsible for their own record keeping. Logo placement and vendor booth space is not available for non-cash sponsors.

Premium Sponsor with Naming Rights

The Board of Directors of the CyberBoat Challenge will reserve the opportunity for one entity to be a premium named sponsor for the event. If you are interested in being a premium sponsor at a level significantly higher than the Platinum level, please contact the organizers, cyberboatchallenge@gmail.com and karl.heimer@outlook.com.

Opt-out of Named Recognition

By default, sponsors will be recognized by the CyberBoat Challenge and your company name and logo may be included or referenced in promoting the Challenge. However, any sponsor can opt-out of named recognition. To opt-out, please send a written request to the organizers, Jeremy.daily@colostate.edu and karl.heimer@outlook.com.

HOST SPONSOR

This event is based upon work supported by the NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing Cybersecurity Technologies for the Maritime Transportation System (SC) and funded by the National Science Foundation under Award Number 2305684.