Sponsorship packages
Choose a package — or build a custom partnership
These packages make it easy to sponsor the Canterbury Cougarbots (FRC 11436). Every sponsor is welcome to visit our school, meet the students, see our build environment, and watch the robot in action.
Cash + services both count
Sponsorship isn’t only money. If you can provide services (CNC machining, fabrication, laser cutting, printing, materials, engineering support), we can count that value toward a tier based on a fair estimate.
In-kind support is “as-needed”
If you offer a service, we’ll reach out when we need it. If we don’t end up needing that specific service this season, we won’t claim it as tier value — but we can still list you as a supporter and coordinate for future needs.
Logo sizing & placement
Logo sizes and placements are space-based and follow FIRST rules and our robot/pit layout. Higher tiers receive larger and more prominent placement.
Packages
Sponsorship tiers
Bigger tiers create the fastest impact — but smaller sponsorships still matter a lot. We recognize sponsors on team shirts, the robot (space-based), pit/sponsor displays, and this website.
Want a custom package? We can tailor recognition to fit your budget and goals.
Most Impact
Sponsorship tier
Title Sponsor
Front-and-center partnership for our entire season.
Contribution
$5,000+
Why this tier
- • Best fit for companies that want maximum student impact + maximum visibility
- • Helps fund major season costs: registration, parts, tools, travel, and outreach
- • Top placement on apparel + robot + all sponsor displays
Recognition & benefits
- • All-sponsor benefits (visit, demo, meet the team, shop tour)
- • Logo on robot (largest placement, most visible area)
- • Logo on team shirts (front placement, largest size — where space allows)
- • Top billing on pit signage / sponsor banner + website featured section
- • Dedicated sponsor spotlight posts (minimum 3x) + optional short video feature
- • Private demo day option for your organization (at school or your site, if feasible)
- • Thank-you plaque + framed team photo
Sponsorship tier
Platinum
High-impact support with major recognition.
Contribution
$2,500 - $4,999
Why this tier
- • A powerful tier for local engineering, manufacturing, and tech companies
- • Meaningful contribution toward build season parts and competition readiness
- • Strong visibility on apparel and at competitions
Recognition & benefits
- • All-sponsor benefits (visit, demo, meet the team, shop tour)
- • Large logo on robot (prime placement, space-based)
- • Logo on team shirts (back placement, large size)
- • Logo on pit signage / sponsor banner + website listing
- • Dedicated sponsor spotlight post (minimum 2x)
- • Invitation to an open shop night + robot test/demo session
Sponsorship tier
Gold
Great visibility and real build-season impact.
Contribution
$1,000 - $2,499
Why this tier
- • Supports key robot subsystems, materials, and outreach
- • A favorite tier for businesses that want solid recognition
- • Strong sponsor presence without the biggest price tag
Recognition & benefits
- • All-sponsor benefits (visit, demo, meet the team, shop tour)
- • Medium logo on robot (space-based)
- • Logo on team shirts (back placement, medium size)
- • Logo on pit signage / sponsor banner + website listing
- • Group sponsor thank-you post + optional team photo moment at a meeting
Sponsorship tier
Silver
Keeps the team moving — every bit matters.
Contribution
$500 - $999
Why this tier
- • Helps cover tools, safety gear, batteries, and event costs
- • Solid recognition for local supporters
- • Perfect for small businesses, families, and community partners
Recognition & benefits
- • All-sponsor benefits (visit, demo, meet the team, shop tour)
- • Small logo on robot OR pit signage (space-based)
- • Logo on team shirts (back placement, small size — space-based)
- • Website listing
- • Group sponsor thank-you post
Sponsorship tier
Bronze
An easy way to support STEM at our school.
Contribution
$250 - $499
Why this tier
- • Great entry-level sponsorship with real impact when many contribute
- • Ideal for individuals, alumni families, and community supporters
- • Small sponsorship is always better than no sponsorship
Recognition & benefits
- • All-sponsor benefits (visit, demo, meet the team, shop tour)
- • Name or small logo listed on website
- • Group sponsor thank-you post
FAQ
Details sponsors ask for
Can we customize a package?
Yes. If you’d like to focus on a specific outcome (student mentorship, outreach, a subsystem, tools, travel), we can tailor a package when possible.
How do sponsor visits work?
Every sponsor can schedule a visit to meet the students, see our workspace, and watch the robot run. We’ll coordinate a time that works for school policies and your schedule.
How does in-kind/services value get counted?
If you provide services (CNC machining, fabrication, materials, printing, etc.), we estimate value fairly based on the work used. Tier credit applies when a service is actually needed and delivered.
Next step
Become a sponsor
We’ll follow up quickly, confirm your tier (cash and/or services), and coordinate logo files, recognition, and a sponsor visit if desired.
Logo file tip
For best results on shirts and banners, send a vector logo (SVG, AI, or EPS) or a high-resolution PNG with a transparent background.