Sponsors

Looking to grow your brand's visibility with a unique and engaging advertising platform?

Want to showcase your commitment to innovation, sustainability, and education?

If yes, partnering with OpenSTEM may be the perfect fit!

As an OpenSTEM sponsor, you will have custom access to both physical and digital advertising space in high-traffic areas.

Partnering with OpenSTEM is the best way to grow your brand, as well as your community involvement and sustainability initiatives.

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Impact in Numbers

OpenSTEM isn't just a research hub...

Featuring digital ad boards and product display cases, OpenSTEM units simultaneously serve as highly-visible and captivating advertising platforms.

Our units' eye-catching design, paired with their strategic placement in high-traffic areas, ensures maximum exposure for your brand!

Average Daily Engagement Metrics *

  • Walk-By Impressions

    Positioned in high-traffic areas and campus tour routes, hundreds of unique individuals walk by an OpenSTEM unit everyday.

  • Passive Impressions

    Students and faculty frequently study, eat, and socialize around OpenSTEM units in the host site's lobby.

  • Active Impressions

    The OpenSTEM unit's vibrant and eye-catching design attracts several passersby each day to deeply explore and engage with it.

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* Data collected in the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center at the College of Charleston during daily class hours (7:00AM - 11:00PM).

How It Works

Step 1

Reach Out

Submit the Contact Us form to express your interest in OpenSTEM and provide some background information about your organization.

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Step 2

Sponsor an OpenSTEM Unit

Collaborate with OpenSTEM to discuss your organization and customize your advertising package and strategy.

Step 3

Watch Your Brand Grow

Sit back and watch your brand grow with the help of OpenSTEM's unique and engaging advertising platform!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does sponsoring an OpenSTEM unit benefit my business?

Sponsoring an OpenSTEM unit offers multiple benefits...

  • Place your brand in high-traffic areas, ensuring consistent visibility to a diverse audience.
  • Align your business with local educational initiatives and sustainability efforts, fostering community development and relationships.
  • Showcase your brand in multi-modal advertising spaces for physical products, digital content, and more.

How much does a sponsorship cost?

Sponsorship Rates*

  • Per Month: $1,000
  • Per Semester: $2,900

* Rates are negotiable - OpenSTEM will always work with you to develop a package and strategy that aligns with your organizational preferences, budget, etc.

What is included in the advertising space?

The minimum OpenSTEM sponsorship package includes custom access to two unique advertising spaces...

  • Physical Display Case- 10"x10"x10" perfect for showing off physical products, promos, and more.
  • Digital Monitor- 15" Full HD display capable of displaying your custom content 24/7.

What types of businesses can sponsor an OpenSTEM unit?

All businesses and brands are welcome to sponsor the OpenSTEM unit, regardless of location, industry, and more!

Common sponsors include...

  • Food and Beverage Brands
  • Sustainability-Focused Businesses
  • Technology Companies
  • Healthcare and Wellness Companies
  • Retailers and Grocery Stores
  • Energy and Utility Companies
  • Educational Organizations
  • Nonprofits and Charities

How do I track the impact of my sponsorship?

Average Daily OpenSTEM Unit Engagements*

  • Walk-By Impressions: 407
  • Passive Impressions: 44
  • Active Impressions: 8

To further track the impact of your specific sponsorship, sponsors typically place and/ or display unique products, promos, QR codes, etc. exclusive to the OpenSTEM unit in their designated advertising space(s).

* Data collected in the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center at the College of Charleston during daily class hours (7:00AM - 11:00PM).

How long does a sponsorship last, and can it be renewed?

Sponsorship packages are completely customizable to suit your business needs, budget, and goals!

Sponsorships typically run on a per academic semester basis to provide ample time for visibility and engagement, however; shorter-term options such as monthly, weekly, or even daily plans are also available.

And yes! Sponsorships can easily be renewed to maintain your brand's visibility.

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Participate in OpenSTEM's mission of developing an innovative research platform where Students learn and earn, Sponsors elevate their brand, and Hosts transform their space.

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