Backing Brilliance: The Power of Sponsorship

Imagine our participants as athletes—problem solvers of the world. They represent the future of our homes, schools, neighborhoods, districts, cities, and communities. They power and fuel the ideas that drive our education systems, governments, private industries, non-profits, and organizations (as well as their future families). Treating them as such is at the core of our vision: a vision where individuals and organizations sponsor participants to cheer them on, gain visibility, build partnerships, and accelerate both local and global progress.

Think of it like a NASCAR driver sporting a bright yellow M&Ms jumpsuit, Stephen Curry representing Rakuten (and Nike), or an arena bearing the name of Crypto.com. This is branding—encouragement and support for an endeavor. That endeavor represents the promise of success, the potential for impact, and the opportunity for meaningful association. It embodies a spirit that builds confidence in a movement, initiative, or campaign.

Sponsors invest in the journey participants are embarking on: the path they are charting, the products they are creating, the outcomes of their growth and transformation, and the portfolio of future impact they plan to deliver. Sponsors are supporting the vision of success these participants aim to achieve.

In return, sponsors gain the opportunity to contribute to impactful communities while associating their names with these participants' achievements. They can access the innovative products participants create, provide mentorship to guide participants toward ultimate success, and grow their own communities by connecting with the participants they sponsor.

This is our vision for sponsorship—a dynamic partnership that drives individual growth, fosters community impact, and builds lasting connections.

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