Sponsorship & Involvement
We are a dynamic team led by a "working board" of active volunteers including founders of high-growth startups, leaders of established tech companies, professors from the University of Florida, and other passionate citizens.
Who We Serve
High-Growth Startups | Tech Companies | Employees | Innovators
startGNV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to growing the innovation ecosystem of Greater Gainesville. We support local high-growth startups, tech companies, their employees and innovators through our programs,communication platforms and our community portal.
Help Sponsor Our Mission
Community Exposure | Community Connections | Gainesville Growth
Grow Gainesville’s innovation ecosystem and Gainesville itself by supporting our events and platforms that bring together community partners, organizations and vibrant individuals. You’ll help future co-founders meet, connect with future talent and strengthen bonds in the community.
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Community Champion
You're invested in Greater Gainesville's growth, and we're here to make sure everyone knows it. As one of our premium sponsors, we'll offer you an on-brand, authentic, and exciting opportunity to engage with the innovation ecosystem and to build brand trust within our community.
Concierge creative service and copywriting from startGNVs brand stewards- Host an exclusive AMA -- or -- serve as a keynote speaker at a large event
- TWO (2) blog spotlights about your company
- Booth, table, or creative presence at larger events
- Swag giveaway social promotion
- ONE (1) specialized social media campaign
- ONE (1) VIP table at CelebrateGNV
- Premiere Brand Recognition
Multichannel promotion across the startGNV newsletter and social media- Top-level exposure at all startGNV programs
- Top-level exposure at CelebrateGNV
- Top-level logo exposure on startGNV website, newsletter, and annual report
- Large logo on startGNV event promotional materials
- A quote or company recognition in one startGNV press pitch
Annual Partner
Together, we can help the innovation ecosystem of Greater Gainesville grow in leaps and bounds! Let us position and promote you as a key partner in all startGNV efforts.
- Serve as an AMA panelist -- or -- give a speech about your company at a small event
- ONE (1) blog spotlight about your company
- Swag giveaway social promotion
- FOUR (4) creative social media features about your company
- FOUR (4) tickets to CelebrateGNV
- Premium Brand Recognition
- Multichannel promotion across the startGNV newsletter and social media
- Featured at all startGNV programs
- Featured at CelebrateGNV
- Logo exposure on startGNV website, newsletter, and annual report
- Medium logo on startGNV event promotional materials
Annual Supporter
Whether you're in the lean and mean growth phase or just testing the sponsorship waters, we value your investment in startGNV and our community. Our team is here to go the extra mile to show gratitude and love to companies like you!
- One creative social media feature about your company
- Swag giveaway social promotion
- TWO (2) tickets to CelebrateGNV
- Brand Recognition
- Multichannel promotion across the startGNV newsletter and social media
- Featured at all startGNV programs
- Small feature at CelebrateGNV
- Name listed on startGNV website, newsletter, and annual report
- Small logo on startGNV event promotional materials
Community Champion
Annual Partner
Annual Supporter