Help the U.S. reclaim its place as a global leader in STEM innovation

Sponsors of the CSTEM Challenge are forward thinking individuals and businesses that value the importance of investing in partnerships that support workforce development, economic development, and community empowerment as part of the civic responsibility to ensure a sustainable global future. We are proud to say we operate the most comprehensive STEM program in the nation, and we are the leading STEM organization supporting minority and underserved students. Sponsorships provide an extraordinary opportunity to:

• Connect with over 25,000 bright minds annually, who are prospective STEM leaders
• Network with STEM industry leaders
• Branding and visibility within the community
• Public acknowledgement of role in support of STEM education
• Position your organization as a leading entity supporting Pre K]12 STEM workforce development
• Expand and strengthen your position as a leader in STEM pipeline development
• Gain visibility for your marketing message, product launch or display
• Align your organization with like]minded STEM innovators of the future
• Publicly share the benefits of a career in your industry
• Assist in the development of the CSTEM Challenge Curriculum for Pre K through 12th grade students
• Contribute to STEM research studies
• Directly impact and influence development of STEM programs and education curriculum

CSTEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc. was established in August 2002 as a 501 (c)(3) organization that offers educational support services in Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits

Click on each sponsorship level for more information.

• Official Sponsorships

  • Pioneer Sponsorship ($250,000)
    
    

    Your organization will be the TITLE sponsor of the CSTEM Challenge, visible in all official events, input and design of a challenge curriculum category, CSTEM website recognition, highly visible lead volunteer area of your choice, branded gift with your logo for top student ambassadors, logo on the CSTEM-break.ning.com social media website with accompanying customized benefits that demonstrate your organizationfs commitment to STEM education.

    BENEFITS

    • The Pioneer Sponsor will have name and organization logo displayed on the CSTEM website, all event visual aids, in the media, on the social network site, and on all event material; recognition as title sponsor in all marketing
    • Access to all events and have the opportunity to display their social responsibility commitment
    • Distribution of personalized promotional material in the Welcome Pack
    • Exclusive VIP seating at opening ceremonies
    • (3) VIP seats at the closing ceremonies
    • Prominent sign/banner in Exhibit Hall during the CSTEM Challenge event
    • Access to CSTEM student and teacher network
    • Customized central exhibit booth at CSTEM Challenge
    • An organization representative position on the CSTEM Advisory Board
    • Access to press events, briefings, and public service announcements
    • Title sponsor branding on school and community marketing kit
    • Awards with organization logo presented to the highest performing student ambassadors
    • Present awards to Top Ambassador Students
    • Organization representative delivers remarks during opening or closing ceremonies
    • A top sponsorship recognition and top tier tables at CSTEM annual luncheon
    • (2) Seats at the national CSTEM Executive Partnership Exploration Braintrust meeting and opening remarks

    
    
  • Innovator Sponsorship ($150,000)
    
    

    As an Innovator sponsor of the CSTEM Challenge, your organization will be provided visibility in all official events.

    BENEFITS

    • Innovator sponsors will have broad access to events and have the opportunity to display their social responsibility commitment.
    • Name and organization logo displayed on the CSTEM website, event visual aids, in the media and on all event material
    • Present team awards to (2) challenge category winners of your choice
    • Distribution of corporate promotional material in the Welcome Pack
    • (2) VIP seats at closing ceremonies
    • Organization’s sign/banner in Exhibit Hall during the CSTEM Challenge event
    • An organization representative on the CSTEM Advisory Board
    • 10 x 20 exhibit booth
    • Access to CSTEM student and teacher network
    • Sponsor recognition and a table at CSTEM annual luncheon

    
    
  • Researcher Sponsorship ($75,000)
    
    

    As a Researcher sponsor of the CSTEM Challenge, your organization will be provided visibility in all official events.

    BENEFITS

    • Researcher sponsors will have access to events and have the opportunity to display their social responsibility commitment.
    • Name and organization logo displayed on the CSTEM website, event visual aids and on all marketing material
    • Present team awards to (1) designated Challenge category winners
    • Distribution of organization promotional material in the Welcome Pack
    • (1) VIP seat at closing ceremonies
    • Organization’s sign/banner in Exhibit Hall during the CSTEM Challenge event
    • 10 x 10 exhibit booth
    • An organization representative on the CSTEM Advisory Board
    • Sponsor recognition and a table at CSTEM annual luncheon

    
    
  • Educator Sponsorship ($50,000)
    
    

    Educator sponsors will demonstrate their significant role in supporting STEM teachers preparing the future STEM workforce and will have access to official events.

    BENEFITS

    • Name and organization logo displayed on the CSTEM website, in the media, and on all marketing material
    • Distribution of organization promotional material in the Welcome Pack
    • Organization’s sign/banner in Exhibit Hall during the CSTEM Challenge event
    • 50% discount on a 10 x 10 exhibit booth
    • Sponsorship table at the CSTEM annual luncheon

    
    
  • Collaborator Sponsorship ($25,000)
    
    

    Collaborator sponsors will include a broad array of companies that show their commitment to STEM teaching and learning and have access to events.

    BENEFITS

    • Name and organization logo displayed on the CSTEM website and on all marketing material
    • Distribution of organization promotional material in the Welcome Pack
    • Promotional Table
    • Sponsor recognition and (5) seats at the CSTEM annual luncheon

    
    

• Customized Sponsorships

  There are a variety of signage opportunities with our customized sponsorship packages. The CSTEM team is available to work with you to target your specific needs. All customized sponsorship packages come with event passes, listing on website, great signage visibility in event halls and in related publications.

  • STEM Executive Stakeholder Reception and Braintrust Meeting ($15,000)
    
    

    BENEFITS

    • Signage with organization name and logo in reception and meeting room
    • (1) Organization marketing item insert in event bags
    • (1) Color organization logo placed on white napkins
    • Official recognition over the PA system
    • (10) Complimentary VIP reception tickets

    
    
  • Opening Ceremony ($15,000)
    
    

    BENEFITS

    • Signage with organization name and logo in the event hall
    • (1) Organization marketing item insert in event bags
    • (1) Complimentary seat
    • PR table available at CSTEM Challenge

    
    
  • Awards Ceremony ($15,000)
    
    

    BENEFITS

    • Signage with organization name and logo in the event hall
    • Organization name and logo on award boxes
    • (25) Organization marketing item give]a]ways
    • (1) PR table at the CSTEM Challenge

    
    
  • Closing Event Social ($15,000)
    
    

    BENEFITS

    • Signage with organization name and logo the event hall
    • (1000) Organization marketing item give]a]ways
    • Official recognition over the PA system

    
    
  • Student and Teacher Marketing and Community Engagement Kit ($15,000)
    
    
    • T-shirts
    • Caps
    • Badges
    • Lapel Pins
    • Ambassador Journals
    • Posters
    • Post Card Flyers

    
    
  • Event Bags ($10,000)
    
    
    • (1) Color organization logo imprinted on all event bags

    
    
  • STEM Field Trips ($10,000)
    
    
    • Exclusive signage on the transportation
    • Organization logo imprint on schedule sheet in all event bags

    
    
  • Refreshment Breaks ($7,000)
    
    
    • Signage with organization name and logo in refreshment area
    • (1) Color organization logo placed on white napkins

    
    
  • CSTEM Transformer Novelty Item ($6,000)
    
    
    • (1) Color imprint of organization logo on coffee mugs or CSTEM Robot Toy

    
    
  • Volunteer Dinner ($6,000)
    
    
    • Signage with organization name and logo in dining room
    • (1) Organization marketing item insert in event bags
    • (1) Color organization logo placed on white napkins
    • Official recognition over the PA system
    • (2) complimentary dinner tickets

    
    
  • CSTEM Challenge Tool-kit ($3,700)
    
    
    • Signage with organization name and logo on (1) school STEM learning resource tool]kit
    • (1) Organization marketing item insert in tool]kit
    • (1) Color organization logo placed on school community marketing kit items.handbills and posters

    
    

• College Sponsorships

  The CSTEM Challenge encourages colleges and universities to provide full or reduced rate tuition scholarships to CSTEM students. Scholarships will be given to well-qualified students. The CSTEM Challenge is an ideal place to recruit high caliber students. University representatives will have the chance to meet and talk with these students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in CSTEM at the CSTEM Challenge. University representative(s) decide who will qualify for college scholarships. Each college will have:

  • 10 x 10 exhibit booth to display advertisement materials and university application forms;
  • Signage with college/university name and logo in exhibit hall; and
  • Official recognition during the CSTEM Challenge awards ceremony.

  Additionally, CSTEM encourages colleges and universities to offer the CSTEM graduate level course, provide full or reduced rate graduate level credit for teachers that complete the on-line CSTEM course

• Professional Organization Sponsorships

  The CSTEM Challenge encourages professional organizations to provide full or reduced rate memberships to CSTEM students. Memberships will be given to well-qualified students. The CSTEM Challenge is an ideal place to recruit high caliber students to your professional organization upon entry or exit from college. Professional organization representatives will have the chance to meet and talk with these students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in CSTEM at the CSTEM Challenge. Professional organization representative(s) decide who will qualify for memberships. Each professional organization will have:

  • 10 x 10 exhibit booth to display advertisement materials and university application forms;
  • Signage with professional name and logo in exhibit hall; and
  • Official recognition during the CSTEM Challenge awards ceremony.

CSTEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc. was established in August 2002 as a 501 (c)(3) organization that offers educational support services in Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Become a sponsor now in one of two ways:

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• Pay now via PayPal or credit cards for amounts of $2,000.00 or less.

CSTEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc. was established in August 2002 as a 501 (c)(3) organization that offers educational support services in Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.