Sponsor Hack4Change

Become a founding sponsor of Moncton's inaugural civic tech hackathon. Your support enables exceptional participant experiences while addressing critical community challenges.

Why Sponsor Hack4Change?

For Technology Companies:

Talent Pipeline & Recruitment

Direct access to skilled developers, designers, and problem-solvers in action
Collect resumes and contact information from participants (with consent)
Send mentors who can evaluate talent while supporting teams
Conduct informal interviews and build relationships with emerging professionals

Technical Community Engagement

Your team mentors and evaluates cutting-edge solutions
Host workshops showcasing your technology or methodologies
Demonstrate thought leadership in civic technology
Connect with Moncton's growing tech community

Employer Branding

Show commitment to community impact and social innovation
Attract purpose-driven talent who value meaningful work
Stand out in a competitive talent market

For Corporate & Financial Sponsors:

Measurable Community Impact

Directly support technology solutions addressing homelessness
Your contribution funds a solution that will actually be built and deployed
Not just a weekend prototype, lasting community infrastructure

Corporate Social Responsibility

Perfect fit for CSR initiatives focused on housing, poverty, or innovation
Concrete, verifiable impact you can report to stakeholders
Partnership with respected community organizations (GMHSC, Civic Tech Moncton)

Brand Visibility & Recognition

Anticipated local and regional media coverage
Recognition at event with 20-40 participants, mentors, judges, and guests
Named in all ongoing communications about the deployed solution
Logo placement across website, social media, and event materials

For Local Businesses:

Bronze ($2,000) and Community Supporter ($500) tiers fit any budget. Show Moncton you care about solving real community challenges. Connect with local tech community and young professionals. Be part of something historic, Moncton's first civic tech hackathon.

The Hack4Change Differentiator

Unlike typical hackathons, your sponsorship doesn't fund a weekend prototype that gets abandoned.

A solution that WILL be fully developed
Deployment to real organizations serving 500+ individuals
Measurable, lasting community impact
Open-source code benefiting communities beyond Moncton

Your brand gets associated with actual, lasting community infrastructure, not just a weekend event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

TITLE SPONSOR — $15,000

*Maximum 1-2 sponsors*

Ideal for: Major corporations, banks, insurance companies, provincial Crown corporations

All Gold Partner Benefits PLUS:

Event Naming Rights: "Hack4Change: Civic Tech Moncton Hackathon presented by [Your Company]"
5-minute keynote speaking opportunity at both opening and closing ceremonies
Exclusive booth with premier positioning at venue
Present winning team prizes on stage
Send 3+ mentors and technical experts
Logo on ALL materials with top-tier prominence
Post-event success story collaboration for your marketing materials
First right of refusal for Title Sponsor at 2027 event

GOLD PARTNER — $10,000

Ideal for: Major regional companies, large technology firms, financial institutions

All Silver Partner Benefits PLUS:

Premier logo placement (larger size, top positioning on all materials)
3-5 minute keynote speaking opportunity at opening ceremony
Send 2 mentors to support participants throughout the event
Host a custom workshop session (30-45 minutes)
Send judges to evaluate final project presentations
Featured prominently in press releases and media outreach

SILVER PARTNER — $5,000

Ideal for: Mid-size companies, regional technology firms

All Bronze Partner Benefits PLUS:

Logo on all event materials (programs, signage, presentations)
1-2 minute speaking opportunity at opening ceremony
Send 1 mentor to support participants during event
Booth/table space at venue for recruitment and promotion
Access to participant contact information and resumes (with consent)

BRONZE PARTNER — $2,000

Ideal for: Local IT companies, small businesses, community organizations

Logo on event website
Social media recognition (multiple posts across platforms)
Thank you mention at opening and closing ceremonies
Invitation to networking reception
Logo in digital event materials

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER — $500

Perfect for: Startups, small businesses, sole proprietors who want to support civic innovation

Logo on event website
Social media recognition
Recognition as Community Supporter at event
Certificate of appreciation

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Meal Sponsorship — Pricing Varies

Sponsor specific meals throughout the weekend with prominent recognition: "Saturday Breakfast powered by [Your Company]" or "Sunday Lunch presented by [Your Company]"

Swag Sponsorship — Pricing Varies

Provide branded items (t-shirts, water bottles, notebooks, stickers) distributed to all participants and volunteers. Your logo alongside Civic Tech Moncton branding on quality items participants will actually use.

Custom Packages Available

Have specific goals or a unique way you'd like to support? We're happy to create custom sponsorship packages. Contact us at contact@hack4change.ca.

Next Steps

1. Schedule a Conversation

Let's discuss how your organization can be part of this inaugural event.

Email: contact@hack4change.ca

2. Confirm Your Sponsorship

We'll provide a formal sponsorship agreement outlining benefits and deliverables. Upon signing, we'll begin promoting your involvement immediately.

Our Sponsors

We're grateful to our sponsors who make Hack4Change possible. Sponsor logos and recognition will be displayed here as partnerships are confirmed.