Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
The Big Picture
We’re redefining the classroom, one teacher at a time.
Across the country, teachers are stepping into classrooms full of potential, but often without the resources and support they deserve. At STARTedUP, we see this not as a crisis, but as a chance to transform education by equipping educators with the tools and confidence to thrive.
Through our Innovation Accelerator, we’ve already empowered more than 100 educators nationwide to spark creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. These teachers are proving that with the right tools, educators are turning challenges into opportunities for their students.
For the past seven years, STARTedUP has been helping teachers and students unlock new possibilities. And with your support, we can continue building classrooms where passion meets purpose, and every student has the chance to dream bigger.
Our current impact
+13k
students will be impacted from the 2024-25 Fellowship.
93%
of engaged alumni remain in Indiana after graduation, contributing to local economies.
60%
increase of accelerator teachers reporting students “thinking outside the box” after participating in our programs.
$15.6
million in scholarships offered to Innovate WithIN participants last year alone.
Corporate partners say it best
“PS&E measures its impact as much by what we accomplish off the court as on it, and supporting programs that give young people access to upward mobility and long-term success has always been central to the philanthropic and community mission.”
— Rick Fuson
CEO, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
“This was a great opportunity to engage with students and provide beneficial business feedback. We all loved meeting with these young entrepreneurs and encouraging them as they built upon their ideas.”
— Katie Meares
Manager, US State & Local Government Affairs, Midwest, Salesforce
“Today’s pitches were outstanding. This is [PFW’s] third year hosting the northeast Indiana regional competition and with each year they have continued to improve. I am truly inspired by all the creative minds in this room.”
— Kimberly Grannan
Purdue Fort Wayne’s Chief of Staff and Community Relations Office
Help us create opportunities, everywhere.
We’ve always believed that 'opportunities are everywhere,' and we want to bring that same spirit to our partnerships - to create meaningful opportunities not just for students, but for you as well.
So, let’s explore how being seen by the nation's top classrooms and future leaders can elevate your brand while inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs and change-makers.
