Academics
Partner with the 丝瓜APP Showcase
Local businesses and organizations can support the Showcase through volunteer roles, sponsorship opportunities, and collaborative partnerships that promote research, experiential learning, and workforce development. As an event partner, members of your organization will have the opportunity to engage with student presenters and to connect with all members of the 丝瓜APP community throughout the day. Members of your organization can get involved through:
Event Date:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
at 丝瓜APP University
Deadline to express interest in volunteer and sponsorship opportunities:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Volunteer Opportunities
Attendees are invited to attend the event, network with students and faculty, and help with general logistics.
Volunteer Judges will help evaluate research posters and/or oral presentations, provide feedback to students, and help select award winners through scoring
Sponsorship Opportunities
Community Supporter – $100
Benefits:
- Listed as an event partner in the showcase program
- Logo included at the event
- Option to provide branded giveaways
- Access to the Showcase Networking Lounge
Academic Showcase Partner – $200
Benefits:
- All Community Supporter benefits
- Sponsorship of awards for student showcase category winners
Research Excellence Sponsor聽–聽$500
Benefits:
- All Partner-level benefits
- Naming opportunity for one award category (e.g., 鈥淭op Civic Engagement Project presented by [your organization]鈥�)
- Social media recognition leading up to and throughout the event
Customized Partnership聽–聽$550+
Benefits:
- Customized partnership opportunities (e.g., creation of new award, sponsorship of the networking lounge, presentation or panel)
Interest Form
To become a partner, or for more information about the 丝瓜APP Showcase and how your organization can get involved, complete this interest form, and a member of the Showcase Committee will be in touch soon!
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