PRP Entrepreneurship Academy
June 20-26, 2010

Entrepreneurship Academy Sponsorship

The Purdue Research Park would like to offer an opportunity to incoming Indiana high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate an aptitude in the areas of math, science and technology along with an interest in entrepreneurship.

Selected students will attend the six-day, high-tech focused Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy at Purdue University's West Lafayette campus June 20-26, 2010. The Academy is led by Purdue Research Foundation staff with critical assistance from Purdue University faculty, industry leaders and successful high-tech business entrepreneurs. Students work in teams on a fundamental business case to determine the best way for the business to compete, identify capital needs to start the business and devise a plan for managing the business successfully.

Participants are provided with business cases, two days of instruction and necessary materials to assist them in the successful completion of the program. On the final day, teams give a 15 minute "investor pitch" to a panel of judges in a business plan competition setting. Tuition vouchers to Purdue University are awarded to the top three teams whose presentations are judged as having the most solid business strategy and promise for success.

This year we have expanded the opportunities offered to the students of Indiana by adding an advanced academy. This weeklong academy will be an advanced learning experience for students who graduated from the Entrepreneurship Academy. An elite group of 25 students will be selected to participate in this program July 25-30, 2010, at Purdue University's West Lafayette campus.

As a sponsor, you not only provide resources, prizes and professional services to students participating in the Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy; you also enable both programs to continue growing.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information about the Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy, please contact:
Tim Peoples, 765-588-3365
Juliana Spiker, 765-588-3368

You can also visit us on the web.


SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Gold Sponsorship: $5,000 or more

This is an incredible opportunity for your company to be recognized in the community and by Academy participants. Both weeklong academies will conclude with one-hour awards luncheons. The night before the awards ceremony the students and mentors will attend a formal networking dinner at the Ross Ade Stadium. As a gold sponsor, you will receive the following recognition:
* 4 seats at the Awards Luncheons and 2 seats at the Networking Dinners
* Opportunity to supply a panel judge for both competitions
* Sponsorship recognition in opening announcements of the luncheons and dinners
* Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on all print and web material

Silver Sponsorship: $2,500-$4,999

Both weeklong academies will conclude with one-hour awards luncheons. As a silver sponsor, you will receive the following recognition:
* 2 seats at the Awards Luncheons
* Sponsorship recognition in opening announcements of the luncheons and dinners
* Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on all print and web material


Bronze Sponsorship: Under $2,500

Both weeklong academies will conclude with one-hour awards luncheons. As a bronze sponsor, you will receive the following recognition:
* Sponsorship recognition in opening announcements of the luncheons and dinners
* Logo and sponsorship acknowledgement on all print and web material