Benefits & Opportunities
GAMIC sponsorship has a wide impact on the tech community, including companies seeking access to new technology solution and those seeking to positively impact the entrepreneurial transportation and mobility space around the world:
Benefits include:
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Focus on areas of technological need identified by major sponsors, OEMs and other partners
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For 2016 – 2017 these areas include
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Vehicle electrification, V2X and advanced mobility
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Advanced materials, sensors, and manufacturing processes
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Infotainment, auto consumer and value chain/business model
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New high value and disruptive technology innovations
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GAMIC worldwide reach for innovation through partnerships with SAE, mobile technology networks, European entrepreneurship promoters and other technology collaborators
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Connection to and work with a diverse and previously unknown group of companies
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Early access and insights into new technologies / solutions and opportunity to build exclusive relationships
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Cross-connection and cross-over pollination of diverse technologies, sectors and users
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Visibility at Regional Quarter-finals and Michigan-based Semi-finals and Finals
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2016-2017 Regional Quarter-finals in the USA (California and Michigan) and Canada
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Global expansion of Regional Quarter-final suites underway for 2017-2020
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Opportunities Include
GAMIC provides a variety of ways in which companies can support the GAMIC Challenge process:
High Impact & Influence
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Presentation of one of the Finals awards to the winners
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Judging positions at the Global Finals or Global Semi-finals
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Selection or input into the selection of future Innovation Categories
Speaking
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Keynote or Closing speaking at the Finals
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Introduction of the Finals Keynote or Closing speakers
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Fireside Chat or Panel Discussion sponsorship at the Global Semi-finals
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Keynote speaking at the Regional Quarter-finals
Networking Receptions
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Finals VIP Luncheon
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Semi-finals Lunch
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Semi-finals and Regional Quarter-finals receptions
Marketing Awareness
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Logo placement on the GAMIC website, in event literature, and on signage
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Specific ads in the Finals program
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Specific call-out from the podium at various events
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Listing as an Innovation Supporter
GAMIC also provides a variety of opportunities for companies to help in the rapid commercialization process, working directly with GAMIC’s award-winning companies. Current services include:
Rapid Commercialization
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Direct Business / Partnership Development
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Public Relations (PR) Consulting
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Intellectual Property (IP) Consulting
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Direct Marketing & Support
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Market Research
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SmartZone / Accelerator Access
New volunteers and suggestions for supporting, accelerating and enhancing the success of our top-tier companies are always welcome.
For more information on specific benefit packages and/or how you could get involved, contact us at Sponsorship Questions.