Corporate Sponsorship
The Corporate Relations team would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the Corporate Sponsors of the 2013 Imagine RIT Innovation and Creativity Festival. Over 30 corporate sponsors participated in making this a successful event for RIT and the local community. More than 30,000 people came to campus to take part in the activities, music, food and over 400 interactive student and vendor exhibits.
Special thanks goes out to our lead sponsors, Time Warner Cable, Xerox, HP, Rochester General Hospital and the Democrat & Chronicle for making this day possible. The continued support from the local community and our business partners will guarantee the future success of Imagine RIT.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Dave Calus.
Read more about the 2013 Imagine RIT festival »
The next Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival is set for May 3, 2014.
Some of our sponsorship opportunities include:
Imagine RIT: Innovation + Creativity Festival (May 3, 2014, 10am–5pm):
Celebrating the collision of the right brain and the left brain, this full-day event is open to the public and is heavily promoted throughout the greater Rochester region. More than 32,000 spectators turn out to discover the breadth of innovative and creative talent. Learn more about the festival at www.rit.edu/imagine.
Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend
(October 2013):
Each year RIT celebrates its family and alumni weekend in the Fall with our Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. This three-day event is a chance for students and families to spend time together while attending signature events.
Nationally known comedians and speakers, cultural and athletic events, college receptions, opportunities to mingle with faculty, and a luncheon catered by Dinosaur Bar-B-Que are just a few of the activities featured during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. Join us at our signature event, as we cheer on the men's Division I hockey team in a battle at the Blue Cross Arena. Learn more at www.rit.edu/brickcity.
Undergraduate Research Symposium:
This event allows Students to showcase their knowledge and applied research. students develop real-world projects which affords them the opportunity to realize a competitive advantage in creativity, innovation and invention. More importantly, it provides your company access to future talent including co-op and full-time employees.
Simone Center for Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
The Center is a uniquely established environment where students, faculty, and industry converge. The Center focuses on cutting-edge research and frees up valuable employee resources. The Center also provides an opportunity for your company to evaluate new technology before potential commercialization to the general public and other entrepreneurs.
Rochester City Scholars Program:
This program was established for graduates of the Rochester City School District who would be admitted to RIT as freshmen. The scholarship program, for those meeting eligibility requirements, covers full tuition at RIT for these first-year students.
Events:
Student, alumni, and athletic events.
For more information on how your company can benefit from corporate sponsorship at RIT, please contact us.
