2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Levels
Innovation Leader: $5,000
- Prime exhibit space on Innovation Alley
- Logo placement in conference app, conference website, conference signage, printed program, newsletters and Innovate Mississippi social media channels
- Recognition in conference programming
- Exclusive social media spotlight on Innovate Mississippi channels
- 10 conference registrations
Technology Champion: $1,750
- Exhibit space on Innovation Alley
- Logo placement in conference app, conference website, conference signage, printed program and Innovate Mississippi social media channels
- 8 conference registrations
Presenting Sponsor: $15,000+
- Naming Rights
- Exclusive Event Sponsorship
- Invited to provide remarks at luncheon
- Prime Double Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: verbal recognition during luncheon, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- 20 General Admission Tickets
- 20 Opening Reception Tickets
- 2 Reserved Tables for Luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Startup Advocate: $2,500
- Small business track sponsorship
- Exhibit space
- Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
- 8 tickets
- Exclusive social spotlight
Executive Partner: $750
- Logo placement on conference website
- Name recognition in the printed conference program
- Mention on Innovate Mississippi social media channels
- 4 conference registrations
Entrepreneur Level: $375
- Name listed on conference website
- Name listed in printed program
- Recognition on Innovate Mississippi social media channels
- 2 conference registration
Event-Specific Sponsorships
CoBuilders Presenting Sponsor: $50,000
- Exclusive Sponsorship for the CoBuilders Accelerator Program (April – November)
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Invited to provide remarks during CoBuilders Launch Day, Midpoint Session, and Pitch Day
- Logo Placement: Pitch Day Signage and Programming, Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: Live mentions throughout programming, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
- Recognition in video highlights and post-event report.
Pitch Day Statewide Partner: $50,000
- Exclusive Event Partner for Pitch Day
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: All Pitch Day materials (slides, signage, program, livestream). Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Opportunity to present an award and judge at Pitch Day
- 10 Tickets and 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day PLUS program-wide shoutouts
Opening Reception Sponsor: $10,000
- Exclusive Branding for Opening Reception (food/drinks/entertainment).
- Opportunity to provide branded welcome gift.
- Logo Placement: Signage, napkins, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: verbal recognition during reception, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- 10 Tickets and 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Keynote Session Sponsor: $7,500
- Exclusive Branding for Keynote Session
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
- Logo Placement: Slides, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
- 10 Tickets and 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Investor Dinner Sponsor: $5,000
- Opportunity to host exclusive, invitation-only networking event with investors and key stakeholders
- Logo placement: signs at Investor Dinner, conference app, website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
- Recognition: Live recognition with opportunity to deliver welcome remarks before dinner
- Featured mention in the printed luncheon program
- 10 Tickets
CoPilot Cafe: $5,000
- Exclusive Sponsorship for the CONNECT Cafe on Innovation Alley
- Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Innovation Alley signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
- Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
- 10 Tickets and 1 reserved table for luncheon
- Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Conference App Sponsor: $4,500
- Exclusive naming recognition within the Accelerate conference app
- Prominent sponsor branding and exclusive content within the conference app
- Prime exhibit space on Innovation Alley
- Logo placement in conference app, conference website, conference signage, printed program, newsletters and Innovate Mississippi social media channels
- Recognition in conference programming
- Exclusive social media spotlight on Innovate Mississippi channels
- 8 conference registrations
Cobuilders Prize Sponsor ($1,500 +)
- $1,000+ prize awarded to a CoBuilders company
- Opportunity to present the sponsored prize on stage during the CoBuilders Pitch Event
- Photo opportunity with the winning company
- Sponsor and winner recognition shared through Innovate Mississippi’s website, newsletters and social media channels
- Logo placement in conference app, conference website and printed program
- 2 conference registrations
- Additional prize amounts and customized award opportunities available
(Digital) Swag Bag: $2,500
- Exclusive Sponsorship for (digital) swag (in app)
- Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
- Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
- 6 Tickets
Conference Wi-Fi Sponsor: $2,500
- Exclusive Sponsorship for Conference Wi-Fi with company-branded password
- Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
- Logo Placement: Wi-Fi signage, login instructions, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
- Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
- 6 Tickets
Need more info on becoming a sponsor? Email Amber White at awhite@innovate.ms.
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