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$27,460
To get the team built, tested, and to the competition floor.
40+
University teams at SDC 2026, held at 13NCEE in Portland, Oregon.
Top 3
Best Architecture at SDC 2026 — two seasons in, and climbing.
Why companies support SDT
The partnership is practical: support a student-led build season, gain visibility around a real competition effort, and be part of a team learning by doing.
How to become a sponsor
No forms to fill out in advance — compare the tiers, tell us what fits, and we handle the rest.
Compare the tiers
Bronze through Platinum benefits are outlined below, from apparel visibility to a full website spotlight.
Tell us your fit
Reach out with the tier that matches your budget, or ask us to help you land on the right level.
Get featured
We lock in your logo placement, social recognition, and website spotlight before the season kicks off.
Ready to support the season?
Download the full sponsorship package or send us a short message — we usually reply within a couple of days.
Prebuilt tiers
These are the sponsor packages defined in the sponsorship package, shown here as a quick reference before you reach out.
BronzeUp to $2,000
- Small logo on team shirt sleeve
- Small logo on the competition poster
- Company name and logo listed on the website
- Group appreciation social media post
- Invitations to presentations and networking opportunities
Silver$2,000+
- Medium logo on team shirts
- Medium logo on the competition poster
- Clickable logo link on the website
- Individual social mention with logo
- Invitation to Friedman Family Visiting Professionals Program networking at McGill
Gold$3,000+
- Large logo on team shirts
- Large logo on the competition poster
- Dedicated sponsor highlight section on the website
- Dedicated social post with a brief company highlight
PlatinumContact us
- Prominent logo placement on team shirts
- Featured placement in the most visible poster section
- Website spotlight article placement
- Featured post, reel, and company highlight
What sponsorship supports
SDT's season budget is focused on the real work of building and presenting a competition-ready tower.
- Materials, construction, testing$2,000 (7%)
- Travel to competition$11,500 (42%)
- Accommodation$7,400 (27%)
- Competition fees$4,760 (17%)
- Campus events$1,000 (4%)
- Building shipment$800 (3%)
Total budget
The current season budget in the sponsorship package totals $27,460, with the largest share going to competition travel and accommodation.
$27,460Total
Partner Value
A club that is easy to support and easy to champion.
Sponsors back a visible student initiative with a clear budget, a defined competition target, and a team structure that spans engineering, architecture, construction, and outreach.
That makes sponsorship feel concrete: your support is attached to work that is built, tested, presented, and publicly represented by the team.
Sponsorship FAQ
Concise answers for prospective partners evaluating student engineering sponsorship.
Companies can sponsor SDT by reviewing the sponsorship package, selecting a tier or custom mix of benefits, and contacting the team through the sponsorship form or by email.
