Become a Sponsor

By partnering with Innovate Mississippi, you can get involved in many ways, such as sponsoring individual events, advertising in our annual publication and becoming an annual sponsor.

An annual sponsorship is a customized package designed to align with your specific needs that brands us together as Partners in Innovation. An annual sponsorship is your best value as we are able to offer discounts in exchange for an annual commitment.

In addition to event participation and advertising benefits, annual sponsors receive additional recognition, such as having your logo displayed on our website and in our monthly e-newsletters. We take pride in our ability to tailor programs and develop new ideas to best help you reach your marketing goals and target audience.

Making Connections: Your Financial Support Impacts Mississippi’s Future

Innovate Mississippi is privileged to work with many of the state’s best entrepreneurs and innovators. Our proven coaching and connecting methods have seen numerous companies grow from an early concept or small startup into successful enterprises.

Our efforts are focused on connecting companies with the knowledge and resources they need to grow successfully — with the ultimate goal of creating jobs and wealth for Mississippi.

Innovate Mississippi strives to form mutually profitable partnerships with financial sponsors from across the state to reach this goal. By partnering with us, you are branded both visibly and tangibly for your expression of support of the Innovation Ecosystem in Mississippi. And thanks to the generous support and connections that our financial sponsors bring, we can make a meaningful impact on Mississippi’s future together.

Core Sponsorship Levels

These levels support year-round activities like the Co-Builders Accelerator, startup mentoring, and ecosystem development, while providing conference branding and visibility.

Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (more if possible)

Naming Rights: Accelerate Conference Presented by mTrade
Exclusive Event Sponsorship
Invited to provide remarks at luncheon
Prime Double Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: verbal recognition during luncheon, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
20 General Admission Tickets
20 Opening Reception Tickets
2 Reserved Tables for Luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Innovation Leader: $5,000

Exclusive Event Sponsorship
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
Recognition: verbal recognition during luncheon, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 Reserved Table for Luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Small Business Advocate: $2,500

Sponsorship for small business-focused track
Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
8 General Admission Tickets
8 Opening Reception Tickets
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Technology Champion: $1,750

Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
8 General Admission Tickets
8 Opening Reception Tickets
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Executive Partner: $750

Name in Printed Program
Logo Placement: Conference website, name printed in the program
Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
4 General Admission Tickets
4 Opening Reception Tickets

Entrepreneur Level: $375

Name in Printed Program
Logo Placement: Conference website, name printed in the program
2 General Admission Tickets
2 Opening Reception Tickets

Event-Specific Sponsorships

These target specific conference components, offering focused visibility and engagement opportunities.

CO-BUILDERS Presenting Sponsor: $50,000

Exclusive Sponsorship for the Co-Builders Accelerator Program (April – November)
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Invited to provide remarks during Co-Builders Launch Day, Midpoint Session, and Pitch Day
Logo Placement: Pitch Day Signage and Programming, Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: Live mentions throughout programming, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day
Recognition in video highlights and post-event report.

Pitch Day Statewide Partner: $50,000

Exclusive Event Partner for Pitch Day
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: All Pitch Day materials (slides, signage, program, livestream). Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Opportunity to present an award and judge at Pitch Day
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 reserved table for luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day PLUS program-wide shoutouts

Meet & Match Sponsor: $15,000

Exclusive Event Sponsorship for Meet & Match Event
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon,
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 reserved table for luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day$9k

Opening Reception Sponsor: $10,000

Exclusive Branding for Opening Reception (food/drinks/entertainment).
Opportunity to provide branded welcome gift.
Logo Placement: Signage, napkins, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: verbal recognition during reception, featured mention in the printed luncheon program
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 reserved table for luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Keynote Session Sponsor: $7,500

Exclusive Branding for Keynote Session
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
Logo Placement: Slides, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 reserved table for luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Investor Dinner Sponsor: $5,000

Opportunity to host exclusive, invitation-only networking event with investors and key stakeholders
Logo placement: signs at Investor Dinner, conference app, website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
Recognition: Live recognition with opportunity to deliver welcome remarks before dinner
Featured mention in the printed luncheon program
10 general admission tickets to the conference
10 tickets to the opening reception

Mississippi Makers Market: $5,000

Exclusive Sponsorship for pop-up market showcasing local products.
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Market signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 reserved table for luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

Connect Cafe: $5,000

Exclusive Sponsorship for the CONNECT Cafe on Innovation Alley
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Innovation Alley signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: featured mention in the printed luncheon program, verbal recognition during luncheon
10 General Admission Tickets
10 Opening Reception Tickets
1 reserved table for luncheon
Exclusive Social Media Spotlight: Dedicated Recognition Day

App Sponsor: $3,500

Branded exclusive content in the conference app
Prime Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
8 General Admission Tickets
8 Opening Reception Tickets

Conference Wi-Fi Sponsor: $2,500

Exclusive Sponsorship for Conference Wi-Fi with company-branded password
Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Wi-Fi signage, login instructions, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels
Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
6 General Admission Tickets
6 Opening Reception Tickets

Coffee Break Sponsor: $2,500

Exclusive Sponsorship for Coffee Breaks on Innovation Alley
Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Coffee Break area signage, conference app, conference website, signage, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels.
Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
6 General Admission Tickets
6 Opening Reception Tickets

(Digital) Swag Bag: $2,500

Exclusive Sponsorship for (digital) swag (in app)
Exhibit Space on Innovation Alley
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
Recognition: mention in the printed luncheon program
6 General Admission Tickets
6 Opening Reception Tickets

Cobuilders Prize Sponsor ($1,500 +)

Award presentation: Present a $1,000 prize on stage at the CoBuilders Pitch Event
Photo opportunity: Photo with the winning team shared on Innovate Mississippi’s website, social media, and newsletter
Logo Placement: Conference app, conference website, printed program, advertising, newsletter, and Innovate Mississippi’s social media channels and newsletter
2 General Admission Tickets
2 Opening Reception Tickets

Contact Amber at acoeur@innovate.ms or 601-960-3611 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities – and help make an impact on Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem.