You are in good company when you become a sponsor of Venture Connect. This investment will deliver immediate value in front of an audience that suits you while fueling the entrepreneurial spirit of North Carolina. As a sponsor you have many options, so we invite you to focus on your motivations to find your best fit.
Presenting Sponsor
Want coverage all day, every day of Venture Connect? Then we want to talk to you. As Presenting Sponsor at Venture Connect you will have the most prominent visibility across our desktop and mobile experiences. Get in touch with us today to learn more.
DISCOVER INNOVATION: Get involved with Venture Connect content that is focused on the region’s leading innovators. Sponsors who select one of these options will be closest to our companies who are here to pitch and find partners. Whether you are interested in leading this track across three days of content as the Innovation Sponsor, or focusing in on a specific discussion with founders, you have options.
Innovation Sponsor
University Showcase Sponsor
Premier Content Sponsor
Content Sponsor
Startup Sponsor
Innovation Sponsor
One available ($15,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Prominent logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to Discover Innovation segments
Ability to provide a pre-recorded video to air prior to a Discover Innovation segment — timing and placement to be determined in conjunction with CED
Present a pre-selected announcement prior to a content block in the Discover Innovation track
Ability to provide physical collateral and/or swag at sponsor’s expense via a third party
Pitch scrub and selection committee participation (skill alignment required)
8 three-day passes to the summit
Ability to provide featured content for the CED blog, shareable through the CED newsletter
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Post summit write-up in the CED Newsletter that includes a link to the sponsor provided video
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Additional Opportunity Should circumstances surrounding Covid-19 restrictions ease and CED is able to host small in-person networking functions or other small events in conjunction with the summit, the Innovation Sponsor will receive branding opportunities associated with these events and a select number of tickets to attend. Specific details will be provided once it is determined that in-person events will take place.
University Showcase Sponsor
Four available (5,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the University and Incubator Showcase segment
2 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Premier Content Sponsor
10 available ($5,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Live engagement for one company representative during your session (format/timing to be determine in conjunction with CED Staff.)
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the Early Company segments
2 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Content Sponsor
20 available ($2,500)
Sponsor Benefits
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the Growth Company segments
2 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Startup Sponsor
10 available ($1,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app
1 three-day pass to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion pre, during, and post-event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
EXPAND YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Get involved with Venture Connect content that is focused on broadening your perspective on topics that are relevant to Life Sciences and Technology communities. Sponsors who select one of these options will be closest to our global thought leaders and investors who are delivering content that our entrepreneurs, investors, and other partners want to hear. Explore how you can maximize your brand to a diverse audience below.
Perspective Sponsor
Keynote Sponsor
Premier Specialized Content Sponsor
Specialized Content Sponsor
Educational Content Feature Add-on
Perspective Sponsor
One available ($15,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Prominent logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to Expand Your Perspective segments
Ability to provide a pre-recorded video to air prior to an Expand Your Perspective segment — timing and placement to be determined in conjunction with CED
Present a pre-selected announcement prior to a content block in the “Expand Your Perspective” track
Ability to provide physical collateral and/or swag at sponsor’s expense via a third party
Pitch scrub and selection committee participation (skill alignment required)
8 three-day passes to the summit
Ability to provide featured content for the CED blog, shareable through the CED newsletter
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Post summit write-up in the CED Newsletter that includes a link to the sponsor provided video
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Additional Opportunity
Should circumstances surrounding Covid-19 restrictions ease and CED is able to host small in-person networking functions or other small events in conjunction with the summit, the Perspective Sponsor will receive branding opportunities associated with these events and a select number of tickets to attend. Specific details will be provided once it is determined that in-person events will take place.
Keynote Sponsor
Two available ($10,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the keynote/featured speaker segments
4 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Premier Specialized Content Sponsor
Four available ($5,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Live engagement for one company representative during your session (format/timing to be determine in conjunction with CED Staff.)
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the Investor Perspective segments
2 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Specialized Content Sponsor
Four available ($2,500)
Sponsor Benefits
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the panel discussions
2 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Educational Content Feature Add-on
12 AVAILABLE ($2,500)
Have expertise in a particular topic? Share your thoughts with attendees!
Pre-record a 20-minute segment that will appear as part of the summit schedule for all conference attendees (topic to be determined in conjunction with CED)
CONNECT WITH OTHERS: We are all waiting for a virtual event, where networking is fun and actually works. We are creating six unique sessions to bring people together for a common purpose and we are looking for the right partners to help us. If you want to help us build a fun, interactive networking session that reaches the diverse audience at Venture Connect, consider this these options below.
Connect Sponsor
Interactive Networking Sponsor
Connect Sponsor
One available ($15,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Prominent logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the Connect With Others segments
Ability to provide a pre-recorded video to air prior to a Connect With Others segment — timing and placement to be determined in conjunction with CED
Present a pre-selected announcement prior to a networking block in the Connect with Others track
Ability to provide physical collateral and/or swag at sponsor’s expense via a third party
Pitch scrub and selection committee participation (skill alignment required)
8 three-day passes to the summit
Ability to provide featured content for the CED blog, shareable through the CED newsletter
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Post summit write-up in the CED Newsletter that includes a link to the sponsor provided video
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
Additional Opportunity
Should circumstances surrounding Covid-19 restrictions ease and CED is able to host small in-person networking functions or other small events in conjunction with the summit, the Connect Sponsor will receive branding opportunities associated with these events and a select number of tickets to attend. Specific details will be provided once it is determined that in-person events will take place.
Interactive Networking Sponsor
Six available ($5,000)
Sponsor Benefits
Logo placement on the summit platform and mobile app in relation to the group networking sessions
2 three-day passes to the summit
Link to website and profile on the CED website
Social media promotion prior, during, and after the event utilizing CED’s powerful social media network
Early access to attendee list
Ability to upgrade to include educational content feature*
2021 Sponsors
Keynote Sponsor
GSK
University Showcase Sponsor
NC State Office of Research and Innovation
University Showcase Sponsor
RTI International
Tech Premier Content Sponsor
Dean Dorton
Life Science Premier Content Sponsor
Smith Anderson
Tech Specialized Content Sponsor
McGriff Insurance Services
Tech Content Sponsor
Red Hat
Life Science Content Sponsor
The Conafay Group
Life Science Content Sponsor
EY
Interactive Networking Sponsor
Alcami
Keynote Sponsor
GSK
University Showcase Sponsor
NC State Office of Research and Innovation
University Showcase Sponsor
RTI International
Tech Premier Content Sponsor
Dean Dorton
Life Science Premier Content Sponsor
Smith Anderson
Tech Specialized Content Sponsor
McGriff Insurance Services
Tech Content Sponsor
Red Hat
Life Science Content Sponsor
The Conafay Group
Life Science Content Sponsor
EY
Interactive Networking Sponsor
Alcami
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