Innovation Rooted Locally. Impacting Globally.

Startup Weekend San Diego returns October 3–5, 2025, bringing together 100+ entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and community leaders for 54 hours of collaboration, startup creation, and community building.

This event doesn’t happen without the support of local businesses, organizations, and partners who believe in the power of entrepreneurship.

Whether you want to sponsor financially, provide food, open your doors as a venue, or help us amplify the message, there’s a place for you in the Startup Weekend San Diego story.

💰 Cash Sponsorships

Support local entrepreneurs and gain visibility for your brand.
Cash sponsorships start at $500 (Silver tier) and scale up to $5,000 (Premier). Benefits include logo placement, social media spotlights, tickets, and the opportunity to mentor or judge.
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🍽 Food & Beverage Sponsors

Fuel the innovators, dreamers, and doers who will spend 54 hours bringing ideas to life. Provide a meal, snack, or beverages (in-kind or discounted) and be recognized at your sponsored slot with signage, shoutouts, and social media coverage.

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🏢 Venue Sponsorship

Be the stage where innovation takes off. Startup Weekend requires space for 150 people, breakout rooms, dining areas, and presentation facilities. By hosting, your venue becomes the launchpad for San Diego’s next generation of startups — and gains visibility as an innovation hub.

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🤝 Community Partnerships

Don’t have funds or space to offer? You can still make a huge impact by helping us spread the word. Community Partners amplify Startup Weekend through cross-promotion — newsletters, social media, and member outreach. In return, your organization is featured as an official Community Partner, with recognition across our website, programs, and event channels.

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🌟 Why Partner With Us?

• Direct Exposure – Connect with 100+ attendees plus our extended online audience.
• Brand Recognition – Visibility across website, signage, and social media.
• Community Impact – Show your commitment to San Diego’s entrepreneurs.
• Flexible Options – From $500 sponsorships to in-kind partnerships, there’s a level for everyone.

📩 Ready to Get Involved?
Choose the partnership that fits you best — and let’s fuel San Diego’s innovators together.