Sponsorship
We are looking to raise $60,000 from sponsors like you to help us on our journey. You can support us by donating directly, supplying components, or even discounting prices. By sponsoring us, you will not only secure a place for your name on our pod and a presence on our campus, but you will also help shape the future of transportation technology.
Progress
For the 2018-19 competition, Rice Hyperloop has already raised $30,000 of our $60,000 goal from both cash and in-kind donations. Click here to read more about our sponsors.
How to Donate
Online – To make an online donation, you can fill out this form. Under designation, please select ‘Other’. In the ‘Special Instructions’ section type “G80483/ Rice Hyperloop Team” so that the donation is directed towards our club.
Cash/Check – To make a donation via cash or check, please use the mailing address below. Make any checks out to ‘Rice University’ and put ‘Rice Hyperloop’ in the memo:
Rice University Student Center – MS 530
202F Rice Memorial Center
6100 Main Street
Houston, Texas
77005
Sponsor Tiers
Below, we have outlined the perks that may come with each donation tier:
Owl: $500-999
– Monthly updates on the team progress
– Limited edition Rice Hyperloop Sticker
Houstonian: $1,000-2,499
Benefits include all of the previous plus…
– Tier 3 branding
– Limited edition T-shirt (1)
Bronze: $2,500-4,999
Benefits include all of the previous plus…
– Tier 2 branding
– 1:10 scale 3D print of the pod
Silver: $5,000-9,999
Benefits include all of the previous plus…
– Limited edition T-shirt (x10)
– Visit Rice Hyperloop (travel not included)
Gold: $10,000-19,999
Benefits include all of the previous plus…
– Tier 1 branding
– Resume book from our team members
Carbon Fiber: $20,000+
Benefits include all of the previous plus…
– Naming rights to the pod (ex: “The Owl Company Pod” or “The John Pod 3000”)
– Limited edition T-shirt (x20)
– Display the pod at your event (x1)
Branding Tiers
Tier 1 Branding
– 100 in2 logo on pod
– 9 in2 logo on team t-shirts
– Logo on website homepage
– Large logo on website sponsors page and promotional materials
– Four dedicated social media posts
Tier 2 Branding
– 36 in2 logo on pod
– 4 in2 logo on team t-shirts
– Medium sized logo on website sponsors page and promotional materials
– Two dedicated social media posts
Tier 3 Branding
– 9 in2 logo on pod
– 2 in2 logo on team t-shirts
– Small sized logo on website sponsors page and promotional materials
Pod Logos:
See the diagram below for the location of sponsor logos on the pod
If you would like to find out more about funding our team or how you can help us reach our goals, feel free to email us at ricehyperloop@gmail.com or keep up-to-date with the team following us on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter.
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