Why partner with us?
Who We Are
The AI Student Collective (AISC) is the University of Washington's only AI-focused student organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We bring together students from all disciplines—STEM, business, social sciences, and humanities—to explore and apply AI in real-world contexts.
What We Do
We create opportunities for hands-on AI education through hackathons, mentorship programs, and collaborative projects that emphasize responsible, industry-changing innovation.
Partnership Benefits
Tax-deductible giving: Your contributions as a 501(c)(3) partner are tax-deductible
Access to top talent: Connect directly with UW's most ambitious students passionate about AI
Brand visibility: Increase your presence across campus and within the AI community
Shape the future: Mentor and inspire the next generation of AI
Ways to Partner
Join us as a sponsor, mentor, or speaker to help make AI education more accessible and impactful for students across all backgrounds.
Check out what sponsorships look like at AISC UW
🥇Gold Sponsorship ($3k-$5k)
Maximize brand visibility and engage directly with top student teams.
Premium logo placement on all event collateral, slides, and shirts
Booth/table presence + social media recognition
“Best Use of [Your Tool]” prize or co-create a custom track challenge
1 workshop or 30-minute office hour session
Judge seat(s) + full résumé bank access
Optional 1:1 mentor slots with student teams
🥈Silver Sponsorship ($1k-$3k)
Own a domain-specific track or special challenge award.
Track-level branding on signage, slides, and website
Sponsor one of the following: 🧠Collaborative AI ᐧ 🎨 Creative Industries ᐧ 🔬Complex Decision-Making ᐧ 🏆Ethics ᐧ 🚀Moonshot ᐧ ⚙️Scalability
Deliver one 20–30 minute office hour or lightning talk
Standard résumé bank access
Optional API credits featured in project starter kits
🥉 Bronze Sponsor (<$1K)
Support the future of AI, even on a lean budget.
Logo on website, deck, and swag bag
Optional mentor session or AMA-style office hours
Post-event résumé bank access
🎁 In-Kind Sponsor
Ideal for cloud providers, developer tools, or local vendors.
Recognition as “In-Kind Partner”
Featured product/API in starter kit
Optional prize sponsorship
Résumé bank access (after Title/Gold sponsors)