Sponsor & Support

Power the next generation of builders.

CurioLab helps middle and high school students learn engineering through hands-on projects, mentorship, and real design iteration. Your support funds kits, materials, scholarships, and mentor training—so more students can show up and build something real.

Become A Sponsor →Ways To Support

Hands-On

Project-based learning

Community

Mentors + student teams

Impact

Access for more students

Why Sponsor CurioLab?

Sponsorship directly reduces barriers to entry and upgrades the student experience—from better kits and tools to scholarships and mentor support. You’re not just funding a program; you’re enabling confidence, skill-building, and long-term curiosity.

Make Access Real

Help cover materials and scholarships so students can participate regardless of background.

Support Learning By Doing

Projects are hands-on and iterative—students prototype, test, debug, and present at Demo Day.

Invest In Local Talent

Students gain early exposure to engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving—skills that compound.

Ways To Support

Choose what fits your organization—cash sponsorship, in-kind donations, or direct involvement.

Financial Sponsorship

Fund kits, materials, scholarships, and mentor training. Great for companies that want clear impact.

Best for scalable impactFastest to activate

Donations

Donate components, tools, or fabrication credit (electronics, sensors, 3D printing materials, etc.).

Best for hardware orgsSupplies & parts

Employee Engagement

Provide guest speakers, workshop leaders, or mentor volunteers. Great for culture + community presence.

Best for: visibilityHands-on involvement

Sponsorship options

Use these as starting points — we can tailor packages to your goals and budget.

Supporter

$250–$500

Materials + supplies contribution
Listed as a supporter on our site
Thank-you shoutout (optional)

Cohort Sponsor

$1,000–$2,500

Funds a major share of project kits
Logo placement + sponsor highlight
Opportunity to send a speaker/mentor

How it works

A simple, low-friction process to get set up quickly.

Reach Out

Tell us your goals (access, education, visibility, engagement) and budget range.

Choose A Package

Pick a tier or customize—financial, in-kind, or engagement support.

Activate Support

We coordinate logistics, confirm recognition, and apply funds directly to the cohort.

See Impact

Get updates and optionally attend Demo Day to see student projects in action.

Our current sponsors

CurioLab is made possible by partners who believe in hands-on engineering education and expanding access for students.

Gelfand STEM Center

Supporting student innovation and STEM outreach by funding materials, mentorship, and program development.

Sears think[box]

Providing access to fabrication tools, workspace, and a creative environment where CurioLab sessions come to life.

Ready To Support CurioLab?

Send a quick note with your organization name and what kind of support you’re considering. We’ll reply with next steps.

Prefer email? You can also use the contact form and we’ll route it to the right person.