Corporate Partnerships - Program Sponsorship

Plain English pitch

You want to contribute your expertise to startup capability-building while aligning your brand with founder success and ecosystem development.

What it is

A flexible sponsorship model that enables contribution to founder-facing programs, capability development, or strategic initiatives.

These are aligned to your domain expertise and brand values.

What it does

Builds brand equity and thought leadership in the startup ecosystem while providing practical value to founders.

You get ecosystem goodwill, domain positioning, and founder relationship building – all while supporting Australia's innovation pipeline development.

How it works

• Strategic theme and engagement level definition with your team
• Program design or integration with existing Stone & Chalk initiatives
• Content development and delivery aligned to your expertise areas
• Founder engagement through mentoring, workshops, or capability sessions
• Brand amplification across events, digital channels, and ecosystem communications
• Impact reporting including founder participation and ecosystem reach metrics

Outcome

You contribute to founder success while building brand equity and thought leadership positioning.

You also build authentic ecosystem relationships and visibility as a supporter of Australian innovation.