WBTshowcase - Sponsor Benefits
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Sponsor Benefits

Co-Host - $50,000

Center for Innovation at Arlington, Office of the Governor, State of Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington
Exclusive recognition as the “Host”, Master of Ceremonies, and Emcee

  • Two complimentary booth spaces at the WBTshowcase in a premiere location
  • Your logo and link on the WBTshowcase homepage
  • 100-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • Reserved seating at Showcase Luncheon and Awards Dinner
  • Six complimentary event registrations
  • Twelve half-price event registrations for additional guests
  • Invitation to the private VIP reception with sponsors, selected investors and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitees must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • “Welcome Letter” in the program book
  • 100-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 2-page, lead color advertisement in the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed in the registration bags
Title Sponsor Benefits - $50,000

Exclusive naming rights, recognition as host of the “VIP Reception”

  • One complimentary booth space at the WBTshowcase in a premiere location
  • Your logo with link on the WBTshowcase homepage
  • 100-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • Invitation to participate as a workshop panelist
  • Reserved Seating at the Showcase Luncheon and Awards Dinner
  • Six complimentary event registrations
  • Twelve half-price event registrations for additional guests
  • Invitations to the private VIP reception with sponsors, selected investors and Fortune 500 Company licensees. Invitees must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • Welcome Letter” in the Program Book
  • 100-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 2-page, color advertisement in the program book
  • Marketing materials distributed in the registration bags
Platinum Benefits - $25,000

U.S. Department of Defense
Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of one of the following; “Opening Luncheon” or “WBTshowcase Luncheon “or “Technology Presentations”
  • One complimentary booth space at the WBTshowcase in a premiere location
  • Your logo with link on the WBTshowcase homepage
  • 75-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • Invitation to participate as a workshop panelist
  • Reserved table at the Showcase Luncheon and Awards Dinner
  • Four complimentary event registrations
  • Eight half-price event registrations for additional guests
  • Invitation to the private VIP reception with sponsors, selected investors and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitees must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • 75-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 2-page, color advertisement in the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed in the registration bags
Gold Plus - $15,000

Canadian Consulate General, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Roche Diagnostics
Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of the “Awards Dinner” or “Exhibitor Dinner” or shared recognition as a host of the “Networking Reception”
  • One complimentary booth space at the WBTshowcase in a premiere location
  • Your logo with link on the WBTshowcase homepage
  • 50-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • Invitation to participate as a workshop panelist
  • Three complimentary event registrations
  • Six half-price event registrations for additional guests
  • Invitation to the private VIP reception with sponsors, selected investors and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitees must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • Reserved table at the Showcase Luncheon and Awards Dinner
  • 50-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 1-page, color advertisement in the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed in the registration bags
Gold Benefits - $10,000

Cimarron Capital Partners, Greater Houston Partnership, GunnAllen, NanoHoldings
Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of one of the three “Technical Workshops” or “Welcome Breakfast” or “General Breakfast” or Provide Event Tote Bag to be distributed at registration
  • One complimentary booth space at the WBTshowcase in a premier location
  • Your logo with link on WBTshowcase homepage
  • 50-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • Two complimentary event registrations
  • Four half-price event registrations for additional guests
  • Invitation to the private VIP Reception with sponsors, selected investors, and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitees must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • Reserved table at the Showcase Luncheon and Awards Dinner
  • 50-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 1-page, color advertisement in the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed in the registration bags
Silver Benefits - $7,500

The Procter & Gamble Company, Irving Economic Development Partnership
Exclusive recognition as the sponsor one of the “Refreshment Breaks” for WBTshowcase Session, Workshops, or WBTshowcase (AM or PM).
  • One complimentary booth space at the WBTshowcase in a premier location
  • Your logo with link on WBTshowcase homepage
  • 25-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • Two complimentary event registrations
  • Four half-price event registrations for an additional guest
  • Invitation to the private VIP Reception with sponsors, selected investors, and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitee must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • Reserved table at the Showcase Luncheon and Awards Dinner
  • 25-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 1/2 -page, color advertisement in the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed in the registration bags
Bronze Benefits - $5,000

City of Arlington, Frost and Sullivan, Greater Dallas Chamber, Garland Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Research Institute, Metroplex Technology Business Council, NineSigma, Inc., Research Texas Inc., SURA, Technology Transfer Tactics, TXU Electric Delivery
  • One complimentary booth space at the WBTshowcase in a premier location
  • Your logo with link on WBTshowcase homepage
  • 25-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • One complimentary event registration
  • Two half-price event registrations for an additional guest
  • Invitation to the private VIP Reception with sponsors, selected investors, and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitee must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • 25-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • 1/2-page, color advertisement in the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed at the registration area
Copper Benefits - $3,000

Capital Formation Institute, Fin/Econ Partners, Licensing Executives Society, Medical Product Innovation, MindForce Consulting, MRUN, National Science Foundation, Sematech, UT Dallas
  • Your logo with link on WBTshowcase homepage
  • 25-word profile on the WBTshowcase website
  • One complimentary event registration
  • Invitation to the private VIP Reception with sponsors, selected investors, and Fortune 500 licensees. Invitee must be registered to attend the WBT08.
  • 25-word profile and logo in the sponsor section of the program book
  • Your marketing materials distributed at the registration area
Benefits of Early Sponsorship
  • Inclusion in all print and mailed marketing materials
  • First choice of sponsoring events recognition
  • Personal invitation to serve as a screener or mentor and be a part of the Showcase from the discovery phase to the week of the event
  • Opportunity to submit potential Program Book cover art related to a supported/presented research or technology