2026 In-Gala Sponsor Levels
Interested in sponsorship or a table?
View benefits below and contact Luke Tanen at luke@chicagoinnovation.com for more information.
Presenting Sponsorship
VIP Sponsorship
Table Sponsorship
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP
$15,000
Platform
& Influence
Presenting Sponsors Only
Present award to one of the Hall of Fame Honorees
Speak on stage at event
Deeper Relationship Access
Front row In-Gala table for 10 people, seated near winners table
3-5 warm curated introductions to award winners, other sponsors, innovation leaders
Attend private dinner for $10K and $15K In-Gala sponsors
Thought Leadership
Dedicated story in Chicago Innovation newsletter
Social media feature highlighting your organization’s innovation story
Full-page ad in event program
Year-Round Ecosystem Integration Beyond the
In-Gala
Attend private Chicago Innovation Award winners reception
Attend Chicago Innovation VIP Reception with Board and Sponsors
Access for 4 people to attend monthly Chicago Innovation events
Extensive Brand Exposure
Brand in CTA digital monitor ad campaign
Brand in invitations sent to 55,000+ person Chicago Innovation mailing list
Brand in event signage
VIP SPONSORSHIP
$10,000
Deeper Relationship Access
In-Gala table for 10 people
2-3 warm curated introductions to award winners, other sponsors, innovation leaders
Attend private dinner for $10K and $15K In-Gala sponsors
Thought Leadership
Dedicated story in Chicago Innovation newsletter
Social media feature highlighting your organization’s innovation story
Full-page ad in event program
Year-Round Ecosystem Integration Beyond the
In-Gala
Attend Chicago Innovation VIP Reception with Board and Sponsors
Access for 3 people to attend monthly Chicago Innovation events
Extensive Brand Exposure
Brand in CTA digital monitor ad campaign
Brand in invitations sent to 55,000+ person Chicago Innovation mailing list
Brand in event signage
TABLE SPONSORSHIP
$5,000
Deep Relationship Access
In-Gala table for 10 people
Thought Leadership
Branding in Chicago Innovation newsletter
Half-page ad in event program
Year-Round Ecosystem Integration Beyond the
In-Gala
Access for 2 people to attend monthly Chicago Innovation events
Extensive Brand Exposure
Brand in CTA digital monitor ad campaign
Brand in invitations sent to 55,000+ person Chicago Innovation mailing list
Brand in event signage