Recruit Emerging Talent
Meet undergraduate engineers through the Career Fair and recruiting opportunities. Gold and Diamond partners also receive access to the participant resume bank.
Sponsorship and Industry Partnerships
Invest in innovation. Connect with future engineers.
Support the 2027 National Medical Device Make-A-Thon and connect directly with undergraduate engineering talent from universities across the country. Our partnerships combine student engagement, professional recruiting, and meaningful support for hands-on medical device innovation.
Why Partner With Us
More than brand visibility.
Sponsorship places your organization alongside students actively demonstrating engineering, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a competitive environment.
Build Industry Connections
Engage with students, faculty, mentors, clinicians, researchers, and other industry professionals participating in the event.
Support Applied Innovation
Help provide the resources, professional support, and recognition that allow students to develop solutions to real clinical needs.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Choose the right partnership.
Four sponsorship levels offer progressively greater event visibility and recruiting benefits. All levels include a Career Fair table and opportunities for direct student engagement.
Bronze
$1,000Establish a presence at the competition and connect directly with student participants.
- Career Fair table
- Direct student and recruiter engagement
- Social media recognition
Silver
$2,500Increase your organization's visibility through event materials and participant communications.
- All Bronze benefits
- Company information distributed to participants
- Logo on the event T-shirt
- Logo on the Make-A-Thon website
Gold
$5,000Expand recruiting opportunities and connect with the national participant talent pool.
- All Silver benefits
- Access to the 200+ participant resume bank
- Prime Career Fair booth placement
Diamond
$10,000Our premier partnership level, combining recruiting access with the strongest event visibility.
- All Gold benefits
- Opportunity to help select the clinical topic
- Largest sponsor logo on the event T-shirt
- Premier logo placement at the top of the website
Interested in a different contribution amount or in-kind support? Explore custom partnerships.
Compare Sponsorship Benefits
Every benefit, side by side.
Review the complete benefits of each sponsorship level to determine which option best fits your organization's recruitment and engagement goals.
| Sponsorship Benefit | Bronze $1,000 | Silver $2,500 | Gold $5,000 | Diamond $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Fair table | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct student and recruiter engagement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media recognition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event T-shirt logo | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website logo placement | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company information distributed to participants | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Participant resume bank access | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prime Career Fair booth placement | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunity to help select the clinical topic | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Largest event T-shirt logo placement | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Premier website logo placement | — | — | — | ✓ |
A checkmark indicates an included benefit. A dash indicates that the benefit is not part of that sponsorship level. On smaller screens, scroll horizontally to view all four tiers.
Career Fair and Recruiting
Connect directly with emerging talent.
Every sponsorship tier includes a Career Fair table, allowing participating organizations to meet undergraduate students representing engineering programs from universities across the country.
The Career Fair offers a chance to discuss internships, employment, research opportunities, and the skills students demonstrate throughout the competition.
Gold and Diamond sponsors receive additional recruiting benefits, including participant resume-bank access and prime booth placement.
Flexible Partnership Opportunities
Interested in a custom partnership?
Not every organization fits into a traditional sponsorship tier. We welcome discussions about custom financial support, in-kind contributions, and partnerships that align with competition needs.
- Food and beverage contributions
- Prototyping materials and equipment
- Financial sponsorships
- Event merchandise and participant supplies
- Technical expertise and resources
- Professional and recruiting involvement
Submit the sponsorship interest form to tell our team how your organization would like to contribute. We can discuss an appropriate partnership arrangement based on your interests and available resources.
Submit Custom Partnership Interest
Partnership Resources
Ready to get involved?
Review the sponsorship packet, complete the interest form, or reach out with additional questions about partnership opportunities.
Sponsorship Resources
The sponsorship packet provides details on partnership levels, included benefits, event visibility, and industry engagement opportunities.
Questions or Additional Information?
For general sponsorship questions, special partnership arrangements, or further information, contact the event planning committee.
Event Email
mdm2027@groups.ou.edu
Direct Sponsorship Contact
Hudson Harris, Co-Director
hharris@ou.edu
To begin a sponsorship request, please use the interest form rather than sending an initial sponsorship email.
Become a Partner
Support the next generation of medical innovation.
Join the University of Oklahoma in creating a national engineering experience that connects innovative students with the professionals and organizations shaping the future of healthcare technology.