Become a Sponsor
See how you can make a difference.
Sponsoring the innovation and entrepreneurial programs and/or events at the Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) at UC San Diego is a unique opportunity for organizations to invest in the future of groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative startups.
As a sponsor, your organization will play a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic ecosystem where visionary ideas evolve into real-world solutions, connecting you directly with top-tier talent, novel innovations, and emerging markets. Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, while also gaining unparalleled access to the forefront of scientific and technological advancements.
Programs and Events Available for Sponsorship
Programs:
- Accelerating Innovation to Market - Proof of Concept Fund Award Sponsorship
- The Basement Blackstone LaunchPad
- The Basement Innovating for X cohort
- MAVERiC Garage StartUp Program (Spring 2025 Showcase)
- Meet the VC Panel Series
- National Security Innovation i4NS Cohort
- Innovation at the Edge Panel Series
Events:
- Demo Day & Pitch Competition event at The Basement
- Entrepreneurship Center Startup Mixers
- Entrepreneur Workshop Series at The Basement
- Founder Fireside at The Basement
- MAVERiC/Comic Con Show Sponsor (July 25-28, 2025)
- Talent Foundry Milestone Gathering Sponsor (March 2025)
- Triton Tank at The Basement
To learn more about these programs and events and explore how your sponsorship can make an impact, email Campaign Director Lisel Gorell-Getz.
Benefits of Sponsorship
Take Advantage of Our Reach
8,500+
YouTube Views
3,300+
Program Participants
53,500+
Website Views
4,200+
Newsletter Readership
7,500+
Linkedin Subscribers
Unlimited
Opportunities for Partnerships, Mentorships, and Talent Recruitment
Learn about all our sponsorship levels and choose the one that's right for your organization.
VISIONARY | Title Sponsor - $50,000
Exclusive Program or Event Recognition as Title Sponsor includes:
- Recognition as 2024/2025 title sponsor on Design and Innovation Building Digital Screens (1st floor and 4th Floor) for the duration of the academic year.
- Opportunity to serve as Opening or Closing speaker at program showcase or event.
- 2 Additional Complimentary Tickets (maximum 4) to UC San Diego Co-Sponsored “Innovation Day” - September 2025
- Plus all Benefits of PIONEER Sponsorship Level.
PIONEER | Co-Sponsor - $35,000
Program or Event Recognition as Co-Sponsor includes:
- Prominent logo placement on all program marketing materials, including social media, program website (website/registration), brochures, and promotional videos.
- Feature story in OIC quarterly newsletter.
- 2 Complimentary Tickets to UC San Diego Co-Sponsored “Innovation Day” - September 2025
- Quarterly conversations to review ROI and metrics per sponsor needs
- Plus all benefits for LEADER Sponsorship level
LEADER - $20,000
This sponsorship level includes:
- Verbal acknowledgment at specified event.
- Annual review of funding impact.
- Invitation to exclusive networking events with students, startups, and innovators at the DIB throughout the academic year.
- Plus all benefits for GAMECHANGER Sponsorship Level.
GAMECHANGER - $10,000
This sponsorship level includes:
- Opportunity to reserve meeting spaces at Design and Innovation Building.
- Opportunity for talent recruitment with students, founders, community members within the OIC ecosystem.
- Mentorship opportunities to connect with students, founders, community members within the OIC ecosystem.
- Plus all benefits for TRAILBLAZER Sponsorship Level.
TRAILBLAZER - $5,000
This sponsorship level includes:
- Recognition on program or event registration page.
- Invitation to networking events with students, founders, community members within the OIC ecosystem.
- Inclusion in social media highlight story.
- Plus all benefits for GROUNDBREAKER Sponsorship Level.
GROUNDBREAKER - $1,000
This sponsorship level includes:
- Recognition on OIC campaign website.
- Inclusion in Annual Report listing of sponsors.
- Invitation to OIC Donor Luncheon - Spring 2025.