SPONSORSHIP

VENTURE CONNECT

Venture Connect gathers innovative companies from the Technology and Life Science communities, as well as top investors from across the U.S. This powerhouse event is clear evidence of the strength of our ecosystem and its ability to incubate high growth companies in the Southeast.

Our story with Venture Connect began over 40 years ago and CED continues to create connections that make a difference. We hope you will join in supporting entrepreneurs and seasoned experts as they come alongside investors and stakeholders in March for unrivaled content and connections at Venture Connect 2025.

As a sponsor you have many options, so we invite you to focus on your motivations to find your best fit.

INVESTOR FLY-IN

Investment: $10,000

Gain exclusive access to our Investor Fly-In, a private event welcoming Series A+ Investors from out of region to a day of activities highlighting scaling founders and growth updates. Connect with a curated group of Investors and Funds, along with leading innovators across the Triangle.

GRO DEMO DAY

Investment: $5000

Sponsor the Demo Day for the tech and life sciences incubator program, which draws over 100 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your brand and engage with the next wave of tech and life science startups.

GRO COHORT

Investment: $15,000

Support tech and life sciences entrepreneurs through our 12-week GRO Incubator program by covering the cost of the programming for all participating entrepreneurs. Engage with participants, receive branding opportunities, and connect during Demo Day.

VENTURE REPORT

Investment: $10,000

Promote your brand and company’s expertise in our annual Venture Report, highlighting investment activity across the region over the course of the year and providing comparative data to previous years. Distributed to ~8,000 subscribers, with year-long availability on our website.

• Digital format sent annually
• To be distributed in January 2025

NETWORK MEETUPS

Investment: $2,500

Sponsor one of our quarterly CED Network Meetups for CED partners, held across the Triangle. Each event brings together 75-100 attendees, including entrepreneurs and key partners, offering you an excellent opportunity for brand exposure and networking.

• Hosted quarterly
• Rotating locations in the Triangle

WORKSHOPS

Investment: $3,000

Host a workshop and position your company as a thought leader on a given topic to a direct/engaged audience.