The Technology Alliance is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that relies on the generous support of businesses, academic and research institutions, and individual volunteers to advance our work in education, research and entrepreneurship in Washington.

Interested organizations and individuals can support the work of the TA by:

Sponsoring a program, event or research publication;
Donating to the Washington Technology in Education Trust;
Providing in-kind donations of expertise, services or materials.

For more information about how to become involved with the Technology Alliance through the opportunities listed below, please contact Katy Tollefson byemail or call (206) 389-7259.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Events

State of Technology Luncheon

Held annually since 1998, the State of Technology Luncheon is the largest TA event. Each year, the luncheon brings together around 1,000 leaders from business, government, academia and the community to celebrate Washington's progress in building a vibrant technology-based economy, raise awareness and funds to support the TA's work throughout the year, and gain perspectives from globally recognized leaders in science and technology. Past luncheons have featured keynote conversations with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer; Jeff Bezos, president, CEO and chairman of Amazon.com; Google CEO Eric Schmidt; and Internet pioneer Vint Cerf.

2008 Luncheon Sponsor Packages:

Premier Sponsor: $7,000
Principal Sponsor: $5,000
TA Partner: $3,000
Participating Sponsor: $2,000
TA Patron (individuals): $550

Technology Institute

Held every other year since 1997, the Technology Institute is a two-day retreat that brings together leaders from the state legislature, executive branch, technology businesses, and education institutions to address key public policy issues affecting the technology sector and Washington's economic competitiveness.

2007 Technology Institute Sponsor Packages:

Corporate Sponsor: $3,000
Institute Sponsor: $1,500

Programs

Alliance of Angels

Alliance of Angels (AoA) is a membership organization of accredited individual investors and representatives of investment corporations that facilitates access to capital for early stage companies with high growth potential based in the Pacific Northwest and advances entrepreneur and investor education. For current information about AoA program and event sponsorships, contact Katy Tollefson.

Discovery Series

The Seattle and Spokane Discovery Series are breakfast programs that showcase timely topics in science and technology and feature presentations by researchers and leaders from our state's preeminent institutions and innovative companies.

2008-09 Seattle Sponsorship:

$5,000
2008-09 Spokane Sponsorship:
For information on sponsorship opportunities for the Spokane Discovery Series, email Kim Stearns.

Publications & Special Projects

Research

The TA produces reports measuring the size and strength of our technology sector and benchmarking our performance in K-12 and higher education, research and entrepreneurship in order to educate business leaders, policymakers, and the public about the important contributions of our innovative industries and to identify issues affecting Washington's future competitiveness. We also study specific issues that are important to the continued growth of our innovation-based economy. Support this important research by sponsoring a publication.

Washington Technology in Education Trust

Give a lasting gift! Help the TA in its mission to promote excellence in the key drivers of Washington's technology economy - education, research and entrepreneurship - by supporting the Washington Technology in Education Trust. Donations to the trust, which are tax-deductible, will support our public policy research and education activities.

Other Ways You Can Help the TA

Please contact us if your company is interested in helping to alleviate the costs of materials, facility arrangements, printing, project consulting or graphic design work through an in-kind donation.