Are you within the Military / Defense industries or seeking a pathway to enter? Join as a partner to drive innovation and visibilty amongst key customers.
Partnership Tiers
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
[SOLD]
Designed for a major player looking to anchor the event, dominate the branding, and get first access to the talent participating in the jam.
Branding - Naming Rights:
"Defense Tech Jam, presented by
[Sponsor Name]" across all marketing materials, press releases, and the main event banner.
Speaking & Judging:
Keynote Opportunity to deliver the opening remarks at the kickoff and a seat on the VIP judging panel. & Opportunity to present the First Place prize
Talent & Recruitment:
First access to participant contact information to provide follow-up information about your organization and invite submission of resumes to openings
Swag Bag:
Ability to place company merchandise or a recruiting flyer into the participant welcome bags.
Event Access:
8 passes to the opening ceremony, final pitches, and award ceremony.
Challenge Sponsorship:
Option to name and present a specific & Mission Challenge category (e.g., "The [Sponsor] Autonomous Logistics Challenge").
$10,000
BATTALION
Limit 2
Designed for organizations looking to anchor the event, be highly visible in the branding, and get early access to the talent participating in the jam.
Branding - Premium:
Large logo placement on the event website, participant T-shirts, and main stage digital displays. Highlighted in social media blasts
Speaking & Judging:
Opportunity to deliver the remarks to kick off the Jam activities on Saturday or Sunday morning and a seat on the VIP judging panel. Opportunity to present the Second or Third place prize
Talent & Recruitment:
Early access to participant contact information to provide follow-up information about your organization and invite submission of resumes to openings
Swag Bag:
Ability to place company merchandise or a recruiting flyer into the participant welcome bags.
Event Access:
6 passes to the opening ceremony, final pitches, and award ceremony.
$5000
VANGUARD
Limit 3
Perfect for mid-to-large tech companies or regional defense-tech firms looking for high visibility and direct interaction with developers.
Branding - Premium:
Large logo placement on the event website, participant T-shirts, and main stage digital displays. Highlight in social media blasts
Mentorship & Influence:
Opportunity to provide 2–3 technical mentors to work directly with teams on the floor, gaining an inside look at how developers solve problems. Opportunity to present one of the Game Shout-outs: Verbal recognition during both the opening and closing ceremonies.
Shout-outs:
Verbal recognition during both the opening and closing ceremonies.
Event Access:
4 passes to the final pitches and award ceremony.
$3,000
RECON
unlimited
A great tier for local engineering firms, studios, or consulting groups wanting to support community and network with talent.
Branding:
Mid-sized logo on the event website, promotional emails, social media, and standard event signage.
Floor Presence:
A standard shared table space in the
networking/breakout area to distribute corporate swag or
display company materials.
Shout-outs:
Verbal recognition during both the opening and closing
ceremonies.
Swag Bag:
Ability to place company merchandise or a recruiting flyer
into the participant welcome bags.
Event Access:
2 passes to the final pitches and award ceremony.
$1500
TASK FORCE
unlimited
A low-barrier entry point for startups, small local indie studios, orcommunity partners who want to show presence and support.
Branding:
Small logo or text hyperlink on the official event website,
digital displays, and other promotional materials
Digital Reach:
Inclusion in a joint "Thank you to our community partners" & social media blasts.
Swag Bag:
Ability to place one piece of company merchandise or a
recruiting flyer into the participant welcome bags.
Event Access:
1 pass to the final pitches and award ceremony.








