The 1,000 Pitches Competition is a true grassroots initiative that creates buzz surrounding student entrepreneurship while providing a rewarding experience for sponsors in a way that is otherwise unattainable through traditional advertising, marketing, or communications.

Benefits of Sponsorship

1. Directly connect with thousands of motivated and high achieving college students and young entrepreneurs in a very meaningful way
2. Create awareness for your organization among college students, young entrepreneurs, and the University
3. Uplift, energize, and enhance the entrepreneurial learning experience for young people through your sponsorship
4. Play an integral role in the development of the University’s of Michigan and Ann Arbor’s entrepreneurial community
5. Act as an enabler and catalyst for promoting innovation and creativity among students
6. Establish a network with MPowered Entrepreneurship – one of the largest student organizations on campus
7. Drive brand loyalty through association with largest U-M entrepreneurship competition
8. Foster positive community and public relations through collaboration with annual competition generating tremendous excitement and garnering positive press through local, regional, and national media

What We Offer

Event Signage/Branding – Your organization will receive primary signage and branding on the 1000pitches.com website, T-Shirts, banners, and other 1000 pitches promotional materials.  A profile on your organization will be prominently featured on the 1000pitches.com Sponsors page.

Public Relations – Your organization’s name and/or logo will appear and be mentioned in press releases and interviews with the media.

Judging Opportunities – A representative from your organization will be invited to take part in the final judging process of pitches for their sponsored category.  This year, all judging will be handled remotely via 1000pitches.com.

Award Ceremony – Your organization will receive four VIP-seating tickets to attend the 1000 Pitches Award Ceremony on December 5, 2009.  In addition, your organization will receive partner support acknowledgements in the 1000 Pitches Award Ceremony distributed program.

Meet and Greet @ Award Reception – Representatives from your organization will be invited to connect with the award winners and finalists at the 1000 Pitches Reception following the Award Ceremony.  A professional photographer will be on-site to take a photo of you and the finalists.

Follow-up Opportunities – Sponsors will have the chance to stay informed and updated on award finalists’ 1000 Pitches project progress via quarterly reports.