Sponsorship
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What is Fruition Technology Labs?
We simplify the innovation process for humanity-focused startups.
Founded in 2012 in the heart of the booming startup hub of Houston, Texas,
Fruition Technology Labs facilitates and nurtures the growth and advancement
of Humanity-Focused Innovations – a special group of startups who aim to meet
major needs in our communities through the development of new technologies.
Our dedicated team of mentors and collaborators work closely with inventors at
any stage of their businesses through our proprietary 5 Simple Steps to the
Fruition Process™, guiding projects to Fruition.
5 Simple Steps to the Fruition Process™
Be a Part of Something Exciting…Become a Fruition Sponsor
As a sponsor of Fruition Technology Labs, you or your company will be counted
amongst a unique group in the Greater Houston area who are helping to drive
technology development in our city. Your support allows our team to continue to
provide one-on-one mentorship to emerging technology entrepreneurs, produce
collaborative workshops and programs for Houston’s growing collective of
startups and give budding tech businesses the space and tools to grow and
thrive. Learn more or contact our founder Wes Okeke at 832.786.4900.
Facts about Fruition Technology Labs
Focuses on the underserved tech areas
of education, disaster response and
alternative energy in addition to
bio-medical, IT and robotics.
Guides inventors through a team of
mentors representing more than 20
industries and ranging from
entrepreneurs, company presidents,
analysts and inventors.
Builds startup projects through the
assistance of technical collaborators who are experts in their fields.
Currently provides mentorship to 9 projects in the areas of alternative
energy, bio-medical, disaster response, education, IT, water and
wastewater (re-useable fracking water).
Set to launch 5+ technology projects in 2015 in the areas of bio-medical,
eduction, disaster response and IT.
Attracts 40 attendees (and growing) to monthly Meetup functions since
August 2014 focused on fostering collaboration and mentorship within the
thriving Houston startup community.
Plans to host an exciting, collaborative one-day Houston startup event for
150 techpreneurs with School of Invention and Vovation that is focused on
the Lean Invention Method in January 2015.
Opening new co-working space with a robotics/engineering and computer
lab November 1, 2014!
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Top Current Projects
Obella BE Bracelet (Bio-medical):
Obella Inc.
develops unique and innovative products to help
women take control of their health and bodies,
including the Obella BE Bracelet, a proprietary
biometric-detection technology for babies in utero.
DezPhonics (Education):
DezPhonics is an online
program that helps beginning readers, English as a
Second Language (ESL) students and people
diagnosed with dyslexia develop and improve their
reading skills at their individual levels.
Simplified Neuroscience (Bio-medical):
Simplified
Neuroscience is a service and consulting company
focused on providing doctors, patients with
neurological injuries, researchers, hospitals and
personal injury lawyers the best brain-mapping data,
technology and services available.
Feed Sense (Information Technology):
Feed
Sense is a tablet and online platform that helps
retailers, restaurants and other customer-oriented
businesses collect and analyze customer
Levels of Sponsorship
*5 spaces available
Special Sponsorship Opportunities
Lab Space Presenting Sponsor- $15,000 – Signage on lab space, presenting sponsor recognition on co-working space webpage with logo and write-up, newsletter announcement, social media announcement, special appreciation event in honor of sponsor and all Partner Sponsor level benefits.
Office Space Naming Right - $7,000 – Signage on office space, presenting sponsor recognition on co-working space webpage with logo and write-up, newsletter announcement and all Mentor Sponsor level benefits.
Meetup Event Presenting Sponsor - $500 – Presenting sponsor recognition on Meetup, Facebook, LinkedIn, website and public calendar event pages and Meetup invitation newsletters; and banner at Meetup event; 2 invitations (if paid Meetup event).
Sponsor Levels
Angel Partner Mentor Collaborator Inventor Bootstrapper Friend$25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250
Recognition and presentation at major events Fruition co-working space
named in sponsor’s honor Office space or lab space
named in sponsor’s honor* Signage in co-working space
Unlimited access to co-working
space and labs
Special mention at all events
Logo/name, link and write-up
on Meetup.com pages
Dedicated press release
Recognition on plaque at
Fruition co-working space
Logo/name & link on homepage
Logo/name & link on sponsors
page
Logo/name in all newsletters
Recognition in all social media
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Sponsorship Form
I would like to sponsor Fruition Technology Labs at the following level:
$25,000 Angel Level $10,000 Partner Level $5,000 Mentor Level $2,500 Collaborator Level $1,000 Inventor Level $500 Bootstrapper Level $250 Friend Level
I am interested in a special/customized sponsorship opportunity.
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