San Diego’s Builders, One Weekend.

Startup Weekend San Diego brings together entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and community leaders for 54 hours of collaboration, startup creation, and community building.

Participants pitch ideas, form teams, and work together to launch new ventures in a fast-paced environment designed to turn inspiration into action.

Events like this only happen because local businesses, organizations, and community partners believe in the power of entrepreneurship.

Whether you want to sponsor financially, provide food, host the event, or help amplify the message, there is a place for you in the Startup Weekend San Diego story.

💰 Cash Sponsorships

Support local entrepreneurs while gaining visibility for your brand.

Cash sponsorships provide direct support for the event and help cover venue, food, programming, and operational costs. In return, sponsors receive benefits such as logo placement, social media spotlights, event tickets, and opportunities to participate as mentors or judges.
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🍽 Food & Beverage Sponsors

Fuel the innovators, dreamers, and builders bringing ideas to life.

Food and beverage sponsors provide meals, snacks, or drinks during the event. Sponsors are recognized during their sponsored time slot with signage, announcements, and social media mentions.

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🏢 Venue Sponsorship

Be the space where innovation takes shape.

Startup Weekend requires space for approximately 100–150 participants, breakout collaboration areas, dining space, and presentation facilities. By hosting the event, your venue becomes a launchpad for San Diego’s next generation of startups while gaining recognition as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

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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.