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Events & Programs
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Learn about CIE's Entrepreneurial Center
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Learn about our new space in Strawberry Square!
CIE's Incubator
Get to know our incubator program!
Learn about our current incubatees and what it takes to be a part of our program!
When you become a partner, you get access to:
Innovation infrastructure at a low cost
Access to Harrisburg University facility & network
Early access to cutting edge technology research
Brand association with a leading University
Strong brand awareness with leading entrepreneurs
Networking opportunities
| BUSINESS INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES | |
| Research the value of technology, evaluate data, and/or address business needs using student working groups with faculty and staff oversight from Harrisburg University | BASE |
| Develop strategies for your business using the technology developed or data studied | BASE |
| Access to subject matter experts on HU faculty and staff | BASE |
| Define a prototype, design framework, or develop and determine feasibility of the solution | BASE |
| Access to immersive simulations and simulators, high-definition visualization & laboratories at Harrisburg University when applicable | BASE |
| Build a prototype at low cost before you invest in full development | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| Public recognition on CIE website as a partner, marketing materials, university signage, events, event programs and signage, etc. | BASE (Company Logo & Link) |
| Company profile link-out on CIE site—linked logo to a page of sponsor’s choice. | BASE |
| Testimonial on CIE site, including headshot and/or logo | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| Invitation to CIE annual innovation awards ceremonies and free registration for company affiliated attendees to CIE programs | BASE |
| Additional sponsorship package for participation with CIE programs | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| Enhanced package of student and faculty support dependent on scope of project defined by partner | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| EDUCATIONAL CONTENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
| Opportunity to provide presentation proposals for CIE programs, such as Conversations in Innovation & Incubator Meetups | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| Opportunity to provide resources (case studies or white papers) for CIE members - Innovators & Entrepreneurs | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| Opportunity for featured speaker in startup community forum – open to public, live-streamed recorded, and published on website | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| TALENT DEVELOPMENT (Recruitment & Hiring Opportunities) | |
| Ability to recruit and network at CIE programs and events, as defined by CIE | BASE |
| Work directly with Harrisburg University Career Services to cultivate relationships for recruitment needs | BASE |
| EVENTS MEETING SPACE | |
| Use of HU facilities for your product launches, user group meetings, special receptions, briefings, client meetings, etc. | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | |
| Additional tiered sponsorship opportunity for joint Innovation events to your targeted audience | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
| First mover advantage in technology transfer from HU research | PLATINUM PARTNERS |
 | CONTACT Michael Highes mhughes@HarrisburgU.edu |
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