Sponsors 2027
Our sponsors
Why sponsor HackBU
Partner with Binghamton’s student developers.
Sponsoring a hackathon is a powerful way to recruit, build your platform's reputation among young developers, or help get people building on top of your technology.
Want to support HackBU at Binghamton University? We're looking to help you hire, and to make our events as awesome as they can be.
Recruitment & Talent
Hire skilled builders
Connect directly with motivated computer science, engineering, and design students at Binghamton University. Access our resume database, host on-site interviews, and see candidates collaborate and solve real problems.
Developer Adoption
Put your technology in hackers’ hands
Have students build projects on top of your API, SDK, platform, or hardware. Present a tech demo at opening ceremony, mentor students during hacking, and see what they create in 24 hours.
Campus Brand Visibility
Grow your presence at Binghamton
Make a lasting impression through your company booth, custom branded prize categories, event t-shirts, and campus banners, while supporting inclusive tech education and workshops.
HackBU 2027 • Jan 30 - Jan 31
Sponsorship tiers.
Choose the package that fits your organization's recruiting, branding, and engagement goals. All tiers directly support student hackers at Binghamton University.
| Sponsorship TiersBenefits & opportunities | Silver | PopularGold | CompletePlatinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||
| Introduced at opening talk | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Access sponsor lounge | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Get company booth | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Send engineers and designers | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Participate in judging | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Demo company/API at opening | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Host tech talk during hackathon | Not included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Host on-campus HackBU event | Not included in Silver | Not included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Info session during hackathon | Not included in Silver | Not included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Recruiting | |||
| Distribute recruiting materials | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Distribute swag | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Access hacker resumes | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Send recruiters | Not included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| On-site interview room | Not included in Silver | Not included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Send recruiting/API email | Not included in Silver | Not included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Branding | |||
| Logo on website and ads | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Logo on t-shirts | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Sponsor's prize category | Included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Pre-hackathon social media post | Not included in Silver | Included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
| Company banner on display | Not included in Silver | Not included in Gold | Included in Platinum |
Have specific recruitment goals? We will customize a package to suit you.
Contact us
Ready to sponsor HackBU 2027?
We have our full sponsorship packet ready to share. Reach out to discuss packages, ask questions, or request an invoice for your organization.
Email our team
Direct line to our student organizing and outreach leads. We typically respond within 24 to 48 hours.
Sponsorship packet
Request the packet
Our comprehensive packet includes student demographics, past hackathon statistics, venue details, and payment logistics.
Meet the team
HackBU is run by a passionate group of Binghamton University students who lead our weekly workshops and organize our annual hackathon.