Partnership & Sponsorship

Opportunities

The Big Picture

We’re redefining the classroom, one teacher at a time.

Education is in crisis.

With nearly 30% of teachers leaving the profession annually, education is at a breaking point. Burnout, lack of resources, and insufficient support are driving teachers to quit, leaving classrooms across the country struggling.

The education system needs change, and we’re leading the charge by empowering over 100 educators across the country through our teacher fellowship program, to bring innovative thinking and entrepreneurship into their classrooms.

For the past 6 years, STARTedUP has been making a difference for teachers and students. But to keep this momentum, we need your support.

Support the educators who are making an impact, because the future of education
starts with them.

Sponsor an Educator

You will be able to select an educator to support, directly empowering their classroom. Explore the highlights of each sponsorship tier to find the perfect fit for you.

    • Minimum of $500 per year

    • Featured on STARTedUP Foundation "Partners" webpage

    • Minimum of $1,000 a year

    • Logo recognition at Innovate WithIN Regional pitch competition and on event program

    • Minimum of $2,500 a year

    • Featured as partner on STARTedUP's quarterly newsletter

    • Opportunity to serve as a judge for the Fellow's in-class pitch competition

    • Featured as sponsor during Innovate WithIN State Finals Pitch Competition (gathering 250+ attendees)

    • Minimum of $5,000 a year

    • Recognized as partner on Innovation Educator Fellowship statewide press releaseSpeaking opportunity during an Innovate WithIN Regional pitch competition (6 event opportunities throughout the month of April)

    • An opportunity to share your company information directly with the students of your selected Innovation Educator Fellow(s)

    • Ability to add a case study to STARTedUP's curriculum

    • Minimum of $10,000 a year

    • Premier sponsor of the educator of choice

    • Opportunity to host the Innovation Educator Fellows and their students at your corporate office for an Innovation Workshop

    • Exhibit table during Innovate WithIN State Finals (See photos from 2024 event)

    • Logo featured on STARTedUP's Innovation Educator Fellowship end of year recap video

Sponsor the Fellowship

Empower over 100 educators nationwide, each transforming the lives of an average of 120 students—impacting more than 12,000 young minds directly.

Interested in becoming a premier sponsor? Contact us to learn more.

Our current impact

+13k

students will be impacted from the 2024-25 Fellowship.

93%

of engaged alumni remain in Indiana after graduation, contributing to local economies.

60%

increase of fellow teachers reporting students “thinking outside the box” after participating in our programs.

$15.6

million in scholarships offered to Innovate WithIN participants last year alone.

Corporate Partners Say It Best

“PS&E measures its impact as much by what we accomplish off the court as on it, and supporting programs that give young people access to upward mobility and long-term success has always been central to the philanthropic and community mission.”

— Rick Fuson

CEO, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

“This was a great opportunity to engage with students and provide beneficial business feedback. We all loved meeting with these young entrepreneurs and encouraging them as they built upon their ideas.”

— Katie Meares

Manager, US State & Local Government Affairs, Midwest, Salesforce

“Today’s pitches were outstanding. This is [PFW’s] third year hosting the northeast Indiana regional competition and with each year they have continued to improve. I am truly inspired by all the creative minds in this room.”

— Kimberly Grannan

Purdue Fort Wayne’s Chief of Staff and Community Relations Office

Help us create opportunities, everywhere.

We’ve always believed that 'opportunities are everywhere,' and we want to bring that same spirit to our partnerships - to create meaningful opportunities not just for students, but for you as well.

So, let’s explore how being seen by the nation's top classrooms and future leaders can elevate your brand while inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs and change-makers.