Partner · U.S. Edition

Back what they build.

Future Rising · Washington, DC · Oct 19–24, 2027

See talent first. Lead a national pillar, bring your people into the work, or fund a Champion’s shot. Partnership starts at $2,500 and scales with your goals.

Start a conversation → Explore the tiers
A speaker addressing a full audience of students and guests at the National STEM Festival in Washington, DC
Image 1 · Hero Student presenting to a room of industry / officials — badges, cameras, stage.
The workforce challenge

The talent gap is real — and early.

2.1MU.S. manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030 — threatening supply chains, infrastructure, and economic resilience.
1 in 4U.S. workers feel prepared to use AI in their jobs.
60%of future jobs require skills employers say young people lack — innovation, technology application, and critical problem-solving.
The audience

A room that matters.

1.15B+Media impressions
1,700Pieces of press coverage
134Broadcast TV placements

Oct 2025–July 2026 campaign · NBC, CBS, ABC & FOX affiliates nationwide · ~$12.7M est. publicity value. Named among the country's top teen science competitions by U.S. News & World Report.

A FOX 5 news crew interviewing a spokesperson on the Festival floor
Image 2 · Audience / proof Officials + national press in the room (Capitol / agencies).
The data advantage

See the talent, at scale.

Partners gain anonymised, market-level intelligence drawn from thousands of applications and year-round digital engagement — a read on emerging talent no survey can match.

Where talent isNationwide distribution · state and regional hotspots.
What they're buildingWhere student interest meets real innovation.
Skills signalsStrengths vs. gaps · pathway interests · barriers to entry.
Longitudinal & compliantAggregate insights, tracked over time — privacy-first.

All public insights are aggregate and anonymised. Named, opt-in talent engagement is arranged privately with qualified partners.

Investment tiers

Choose your level.

A presenting partner speaking at the VIP & Media Expo, presented by Nokia
Own one of four national pillars
Manufacturing, Making & BuildingDesign it. Make it. Build what’s next.Advanced manufacturing · engineering · robotics · materials · construction · infrastructure · transportation · aerospace · skilled trades · digital fabrication
Technology & Intelligent SystemsUse technology to solve problems and create new possibilities.AI · computer science · cybersecurity · robotics · autonomous systems · data science · semiconductors · AR/VR · quantum · emerging technology
Health & Human PotentialHelp people live healthier, safer, and better lives.Medicine · biology · biotechnology · biomedical engineering · genetics · neuroscience · diagnostics · assistive technology · human performance
Planet, Energy & FoodCreate a healthier, more sustainable world.Energy · environmental science · chemistry · climate · agriculture · food science · water · conservation · Earth science · sustainability
Pillar Champion
$75K · 4 available

The highest-impact partnership. Own a national pillar and lead the workforce conversation.

  • Named pillar ownership aligned to your industry
  • Premium branding across all Festival touchpoints
  • Keynote or panel speaking opportunity · VIP access all days
  • Early, aggregate talent & skills insights
A speaker at the OPSWAT-presented STEM in Practice session, National STEM Festival
Image 4 · Presenting Partner A branded VIP / media moment.
Presenting Partner
$25K–$50K · 6 available

Anchor a signature Festival moment in front of industry, government, and education leaders.

  • Headline presence at a major moment (VIP Expo, mini-conference)
  • Senior visibility with decision-makers
  • Content rights for brand storytelling & earned media
A Qualcomm-presented From Prototype to Product panel session at the Festival
Image 5 · Program Partner Masterclass / Office Hours — mentors working with students.
Program Partner
$10K–$20K

Put your brand behind student learning and build real relationships with emerging talent.

  • Named role on a student program (Code Sprint, Masterclass, Office Hours)
  • Employee mentors in the room · applied outcomes
  • Year-round reach via on-demand Office Hours
Foundations & NGOs welcome
A Boeing and COSI dry-ice demonstration on the Festival floor
Image 6 · Supporting Partner Expo booth — students & families engaging.
Supporting Partner
$5K–$10K

High-traffic floor presence — direct contact with students, families, educators, and press.

  • Branded booth and signage on the Expo floor
  • 5,000+ public attendees, plus winners and press
  • On-site capture and lead opportunities
Foundations, NGOs & exhibitors welcome
A National STEM Festival Champion with her award and badge
Image 7 · Fund a Student One Champion with their project/poster, presenting.
Student Impact
$2,500

Directly fund one nationally selected Champion — from a field with a 3% acceptance rate.

  • Supports one student's full Festival participation
  • Named recognition in Festival programming
  • Scalable — fund one student or many
Foundations & NGOs welcome

Custom investment, partnership, and branding options are available — tailored to your industry and objectives.

Go global

Partner across editions.

Partners investing across multiple editions access preferred pricing and bundled benefits.

United StatesWashington, DC · Oct 19–24, 2027
United KingdomLondon · May 6–10, 2027
MexicoMexico City · Late 2027
GermanyBerlin · Q1 2028
ArmeniaIn development

Built around your goals.

Tell us what you're trying to do — talent, visibility, thought leadership, community impact — and we'll build the fit.

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