Sponsorships
Your Opportunity to Sponsor the EDGE in Tech Initiative at the University of California
Interested in promoting the equal participation, persistence, and advancement of women and BIPOC in tech? The Expanding Diversity and Gender Equity in Tech (EDGE in Tech) Initiative at the University of California is a high-profile and impactful way to demonstrate your commitment to ensuring diverse and equitable participation in tech and innovation. Whether you are seeking to recruit and retain top talent as a company or looking to support the next generation of women leaders in tech, your support will have an immediate and lasting impact through the EDGE in Tech Initiative at the University of California.
Sponsorship of the EDGE in Tech Initiative at the University of California events and efforts supports:
- Research, collection of data, and adoption of evidence-based best practices for promoting equity.
- Showcases exceptional role models for women and other under included identities in tech and inspiring leaders championing inclusive workplaces,
- Promotes and strengthens pathways into tech for women and others who are under-represented in tech,
Co-founded by CITRIS and the Banatao Institute and Berkeley Engineering, corporate sponsorship and individual philanthropy make this program possible and enables the EDGE in Tech Initiative at the University of California to spearhead initiatives for inclusive leadership, equitable workplaces, and an improved tech culture for all.
High profile sponsorship opportunities are available for the Ada Lovelace Celebration of Women in Robotics annually in October and the Women in Tech Symposium annually in March.
Contact
Interested? Please contact:
Jill Finlayson, Director, EDGE in Tech Initiative, finlayson@berkeley.edu
Corporate Sponsorship Tiers
Advocate
$5,000+
- 2 guest passes
- Logo featured on The EDGE in Tech Initiative at UC website
- Shout-out on social media
- Recognition at event
Pacesetter
$10,000+
- 4 guest passes
- Logo featured on The EDGE in Tech Initiative at UC website
- Shout-out on social media
- Recognition at event
- Invite-only networking reception
- Networking with student groups
Trailblazer
$15,000+
- 4 guest passes
- Logo featured on The EDGE in Tech Initiative at UC website
- Shout-out on social media
- Recognition at event
- Invite-only networking reception
- Networking with student groups
- Breakout session sponsorship
- Website recognition as Initiative Sponsor of CITRIS or The EDGE in Tech Initiative at the University of California for one year
Champion
$25,000+
- 4 guest passes
- Logo featured on The EDGE in Tech Initiative at UC website
- Shout-out on social media
- Recognition at event
- Invite-only networking reception
- Networking with student groups
- Breakout session sponsorship
- Stage time opportunity
- Website recognition as Initiative Sponsor of The EDGE in Tech Initiative at UC for one year
- One seat at the by-invitation The Women in Tech Leadership Roundtable
Academia and Nonprofit Sponsorship Tiers
Supporter
$1,000+
- 1 guest pass to event sponsored
- Logo online as event sponsor
- Recognition at event
Contributor
$2,000+
- 2 guest passes to event sponsored
- Logo online as event sponsor
- Recognition at event sponsored
- Invite-only networking reception
- Networking with student groups
Partner
$5,000+
- 3 guest passes to event sponsored
- Logo online for event sponsored
- Invite-only networking reception
- Recognition at event
- Stage time opportunity
- Networking with student groups
- Website recognition as Initiative Sponsor of CITRIS or The EDGE in Tech Initiative at UC for one year
- One seat at the by-invitation only EDGE in Tech Leadership Roundtable
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