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Invest in the Next Generation of Midwest Builders

Northland Hackathon is 100% free for every student because of sponsors like you. Your support directly funds event operations, swag mailed to every participant, prizes, and the infrastructure that keeps this going year after year.

Why Sponsor Northland Hackathon?

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Reach Your Future Pipeline

Put your brand in front of hundreds of motivated high school and college students exploring careers in software engineering, design, and product management before they've committed to a company.

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Support Rural & Underserved Students

Minnesota ranks last in the nation for CS education. Your sponsorship directly funds access for students who have no other pathway into tech, especially those in rural communities outside the Twin Cities.

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Back Something Real

Northland Hackathon is 100% volunteer-run. No bloated overhead. Your dollars go directly to student experience: swag, prizes, and infrastructure. Nothing else.

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Authentic Brand Presence

Students remember the companies that helped them. Northland Hackathon has a 5-year track record of creating genuine connections between students and sponsors, not just logo placement.

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Year-Round Visibility

Presenting sponsors receive visibility throughout the year in email newsletters, social content, and student communications, not just on event day.

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Custom Arrangements Welcome

Have a specific goal like recruiting, brand awareness, or community goodwill? We're happy to work on custom sponsorship packages that fit your objectives and budget.

Choose Your Level of Support

⭐ Presenting
$5,000+

Maximum visibility. Maximum impact.

  • Named in event title: "Presented by [Company]"
  • Logo in top position on landing page
  • 2 mentor or judge slots
  • Shoutout at opening & closing ceremony
  • Featured in all event emails (500+ students)
  • Social media feature posts (LinkedIn + YouTube)
  • Custom insert in swag mailed to every participant
  • Co-branded recruiting posts for open roles
Gold
$2,500

Strong presence with the next generation.

  • Logo on the event landing page
  • 1 mentor or judge slot
  • Mentioned at opening ceremony
  • Social media feature post
  • Included in event email newsletter
  • Swag insert (space available)
Silver
$1,000

Support the mission, get recognized.

  • Logo on the event landing page
  • Social media shoutout
  • Mentioned in event email newsletter
Community Partner
$500 / In-kind

Every bit helps keep this free.

  • Logo on the event landing page
  • Thank-you in event emails
  • In-kind donations accepted (prizes, swag, AWS credits, etc.)

Companies That Have Backed Northland

Over five years, we've been supported by companies and individuals who believe in expanding access to CS education in the Midwest.

Optum
Bio-Techne
Sigma Computing
Square
DroneDeploy
GOAT Group
Harvard
University of St. Thomas
Misogi Labs
Doss
Paces

Want your logo here? Reach out below.

Ready to Support Northland Hackathon?

Send us an email and we'll get back to you within a day or two with a full sponsorship deck, current availability, and answers to any questions.

Email Us to Sponsor Donate Online

team@northlandhackathon.com · We respond within 1-2 business days