**We are now accepting sponsors for the 2026 competition**

Sponsorships cover the costs of organizing and hosting the event, holding workshops and trainings to help applicants, and furnish prizes for winners.  

We are on track to make this the biggest event ever!

A new approach on funding prizes will include allocation of funds for local producers to conduct field trials in partnership with founders to increase local impact in the Palmer amaranth and Beef categories.  

The open producer problem session will offer flexible funding utilization for trials, prototyping, and other early stage costs.  

Sponsorships Available:

• Event sponsors: 2 at $5000

• Session sponsors: 3 at $2500 – Palmer amaranth (row crop); beef production; student/open problem set partnerships

• Lunch sponsor: 1 at $2500

• Happy Hour Sponsor: 1 at $2500

• Event Partners: $500 unlimited. 

Along with sponsors we are looking for resources:

Industry experts, event judges, application reviewers, speakers, and vendors.  Reach out and let us know your interest!