The Entrepreneurship Academy

July 27, 2008 - August 1, 2008

Entrepreneurship Academy Sponsorship

The Purdue Research Foundation will be recognizing outstanding Math, Science and Technology students in the State of Indiana. Each educator in Indiana is asked to nominate outstanding students in these areas to attend the 2nd Annual Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy, July 27-August 1, 2008.

Selected students will be invited to attend the weeklong Entrepreneurship Academy at the Purdue University’s, West Lafayette campus hosted by the Purdue Research Park. This academy will offer a five-day series of seminars and workshops designed to introduce high school students to the world of high-tech entrepreneurship. This week will consist of fun and learning and conclude with an executive summary and elevator pitch competition. Winners and finalists will receive college tuition vouchers to help them further their entrepreneurship spirit and education.

As a sponsor you enable the program to continue to grow and to provide resources, prizes and professional services to student teams participating in the academy. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or donating to the Entrepreneurship Academy, please contact Sascha Harrell at smharrell@prf.org or at 765-494-6152.

For a printed copy of the levels and a sponsorship form click here or to register now click here.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Awards Luncheon Sponsorship Package: $5,000
OR Co-Sponsor $2,500 per Company

This is an incredible opportunity for any company to be noticed by the community and academy participants. The weeklong program will conclude with a one-hour awards luncheon. As sponsors for the afternoon you will receive the following recognition:

• Your sponsorship will be recognized in opening announcements of luncheon
• Provide guest speaker for the opening ceremonies of awards luncheon (Optional)
• Top logo placement on program material
• Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on all print material and agenda
• Logo and hyperlink on program website
• Conference Presenter (Optional)
• Photo opportunities with winning StartUp Team and Participants
• Panel judge for competition
• Signage in registration area and luncheon
• Logo on academy T-Shirt

Dinner at the Stadium Package: $4,000
OR Co-Sponsor $2,000 per Company

This dinner will be the highlight of the week for the kick-off the beginning of the first annual Entrepreneurship Academy. Keep your company’s name and in front of the participants by treating them to a complimentary dinner. The Networking Dinner Sponsorship offers the following benefits:

• Your sponsorship will be recognized in opening announcements and all press material
• Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on academy print material and agenda
• Logo and hyperlink on program website
• Provide guest speaker for the opening ceremonies (Optional)
• Dinner for table of 5
• Panel judge for competition
• Logo on academy T-Shirt

Breakfast Host Sponsorship Package: Exclusive Sponsor for $2,500
OR Co-Sponsor $500 per Breakfast

Treat participants to a complimentary breakfast. All participants will receive complimentary breakfast during the weeklong event. The Breakfast Host Sponsorship offers the following benefits:

• Your sponsorship will be recognized in opening announcements and awards luncheon
• Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on academy print material and agenda
• Logo and hyperlink on program website
• Logo on academy T-Shirt

Entrepreneurs Meet & Greet Dinner Package: $1,000
OR Co-Sponsor $500 per Company

This dinner will kick-off the beginning of the academy. Keep your company’s name and in front of the participants by treating them to a complimentary dinner. The Networking Dinner Sponsorship offers the following benefits:

• Your sponsorship will be recognized in opening announcements
• Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on academy print material and agenda
• Logo and hyperlink on program website