Sponsors
Why Sponsor?
Reach
- 10+ disciplines in one room
- 100+ researchers from top universities
- Government officials from Thailand
- Media coverage across academic and tech channels
Impact
- Fund research that advances collective intelligence
- Discover talent before anyone else
- Associate your brand with cutting-edge AI research
- Get early access to stigmergic technology
Content
- Documentary featuring your brand
- Social media coverage throughout
- Publication acknowledgments
- Case studies from hackathon results
Sponsorship Tiers
Colony Patron — $25,000
Exclusive (1 available)
Benefits:
- Naming rights: “The [Your Company] Hackathon”
- Keynote speaking slot (10 min)
- Logo on all materials (primary)
- VIP table at all meals
- 5 observer passes
- Private briefing with organizers
- First right of refusal for future events
- Documentary feature segment
- All deliverables shared first
Queen Sponsor — $10,000
Limited (3 available)
Benefits:
- Logo on all materials (prominent)
- Speaking slot in opening ceremony (5 min)
- 3 observer passes
- Booth/table in main hall
- Access to all presentations
- Documentary logo placement
- Recruitment access to participants
- Deliverables shared
Caste Sponsor — $5,000
By track (5 available)
Sponsor a specific track:
- Theory Track Sponsor
- Application Track Sponsor
- Research Track Sponsor
- Bio-Inspired Track Sponsor
- Philosophy Track Sponsor
Benefits:
- “Track Sponsored by [Company]”
- Present the track prize
- Logo on track materials
- 2 observer passes
- Access to track deliverables
- Meet track winners
Worker Sponsor — $2,500
Unlimited
Benefits:
- Logo on website and materials
- 1 observer pass
- Access to final presentations
- Deliverables access
- Recruitment opportunities
Friend of the Colony — $1,000
Unlimited
Benefits:
- Logo on website
- 1 observer pass
- Thank you in closing ceremony
In-Kind Sponsorship
Compute Sponsor
Provide cloud credits for:
- Running the colony at scale
- Participant development environments
- Data processing and visualization
Value: Equivalent to $5,000+ tier benefits
Food & Beverage Sponsor
Provide meals, snacks, or beverages for:
- 100+ participants
- 48 hours of event
Value: Based on contribution
Venue Sponsor
Provide or subsidize:
- Hackathon venue
- Equipment (projectors, screens)
- Furniture
Value: Based on contribution
Media Sponsor
Provide:
- Video equipment
- Streaming services
- Post-production support
Value: Based on contribution
Sponsor Benefits Matrix
| Benefit | Colony Patron | Queen | Caste | Worker | Friend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naming rights | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Keynote (10 min) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Speaking (5 min) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Logo (primary) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Logo (prominent) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Logo (website) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Observer passes | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Booth/table | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Documentary feature | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Documentary logo | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Deliverables access | First | ✓ | Track | ✓ | — |
| Recruitment access | ✓ | ✓ | Track | ✓ | — |
| Private briefing | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
Why This Hackathon?
Unique Research
This isn’t a typical “build an app” hackathon. This is:
- Cross-disciplinary — Biologists, mathematicians, philosophers, engineers
- Research-oriented — Publication-quality outputs
- Novel domain — Stigmergic intelligence is frontier AI
Real-World Impact
Stigmergic systems already power:
- Ant colony optimization in logistics
- Swarm robotics in search & rescue
- Distributed AI coordination
Your sponsorship advances this research.
Talent Pipeline
Access researchers before they enter the job market:
- PhD students in AI, biology, complex systems
- Undergraduate prodigies
- Cross-disciplinary thinkers
Brand Association
Be associated with:
- Emergence — intelligence from simplicity
- Collaboration — disciplines working together
- Innovation — frontier AI research
- Sustainability — nature-inspired computing
Current Sponsors
Your logo here
Interested? Contact us
Sponsor Testimonials
“First event — be the first testimonial!”
How Funds Are Used
| Category | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Prizes | 50% |
| Venue & Logistics | 20% |
| Meals & Refreshments | 15% |
| Materials & Swag | 10% |
| Emergency Fund | 5% |
Full financial transparency provided to sponsors.
Contact
Email: sponsors@ants-at-work.com
Or reach:
- Tony O’Connell — tony@ants-at-work.com
- Robin Dey — robin@ants-at-work.com
What to include:
- Company name
- Sponsorship tier of interest
- Specific interests/requirements
- Timeline for decision
Sponsorship FAQ
Can we sponsor anonymously?
Yes. We’ll acknowledge “Anonymous Donor” or skip public recognition.
Can we customize a package?
Yes. Contact us to discuss custom arrangements.
Is this tax-deductible?
Depends on your jurisdiction. We can provide documentation.
When is payment due?
50% upon commitment, 50% one week before event.
Can we back out?
Full refund up to 30 days before event.
Do you accept cryptocurrency?
Yes. BTC, ETH, FET, SUI accepted at current rates.
The colony thanks its supporters. Individual ants, however, have no idea you exist. Such is stigmergy.