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.
Secure your partnership with the 2027 National Medical Device Make-A-Thon at 50% off all sponsorship tiers through December 31, 2026. Take advantage of these limited-time rates to support student innovation, increase your organization's visibility, and connect with emerging engineering talent.
Sponsorship connects organizations with emerging engineering talent while supporting hands-on medical device innovation.
Meet undergraduate engineering students from universities across the country, explore recruiting opportunities, and establish professional connections with future engineers and innovators.
Build awareness of your organization through event recognition, participant communications, sponsor materials, and opportunities for direct engagement.
Help students gain practical experience in medical device design, prototyping, collaboration, and solving meaningful healthcare challenges.
Four sponsorship levels offer progressively greater event visibility and recruiting benefits. All levels include a Career Fair table and opportunities for direct student engagement.
Establish a presence at the competition and connect directly with student participants.
Increase your organization's visibility through event materials and participant communications.
Expand recruiting opportunities and connect with the national participant talent pool.
Our premier partnership level, combining recruiting access with the strongest event visibility.
Interested in a different contribution amount or in-kind support? Explore custom partnership opportunities.
Compare the visibility, networking, and recruiting opportunities available through each sponsorship tier.
| Sponsorship Benefit | Bronze $1,000 $500 | Silver $2,500 $1,250 | Gold $5,000 $2,500 | Diamond $10,000 $5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Early Sponsorship Pricing: Discounted rates are available for sponsorship commitments made by December 31, 2026. Regular sponsorship pricing resumes January 1, 2027.
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.
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.
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 InterestReview the sponsorship packet, complete the interest form, or reach out with additional questions about partnership opportunities.
The sponsorship packet provides details on partnership levels, included benefits, event visibility, and industry engagement opportunities.
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.
Partner with the National Medical Device Make-A-Thon to support student innovation, connect with emerging engineering talent, and contribute to the future of healthcare.