The International Biology Olympiad offers a unique opportunity to engage the brightest pre-university biologists in the world and help them learn more about opportunities in the lifesciences both here in the UK and across the globe.

Would you like to play a part?

The International Biology Olympiad is a unique event which will showcase the very best of the British life science sector and is the largest celebration focused on biological excellence for pre-university students from across the world. Involvement in the event is an opportunity not to be missed and there are a number of sponsorship opportunities available. We are offering a selection of sponsorship packages to suit a range of organisation types and we are happy to discuss bespoke packages with potential sponsors.

Download the full IBO 2017 Sponsorship Brochure

IBO 2017 Sponsorship opportunities

Platinum sponsor (£50,000)

8 m² exhibition space
Four complimentary tickets to the opening ceremony
Short address from company representative in Opening Ceremony
Public acknowledgement of sponsorship by Chair of Opening Ceremony
Logo on Platinum sponsor's Powerpoint during Opening Ceremony
Two large banners in Opening Ceremony drinks reception and buffet
Choice of sponsoring either:
- Opening Ceremony live-stream / digital capture
- Opening Ceremony buffet dinner
- Gala / Awards Ceremony dinner
- IBO Medals
Branding on competitor pack
(Optional) Gift in the competitor pack
One full-page advert in the Biologist magazine
One complimentary full page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme
Highlighted listing of the sponsor's company name and sponsorship in the Final Programme
Sponsor's branding visible in all publicity, and will have logos inside and outside the venue
Company logo on IBO website with a hyperlink to the sponsor's website

Gold (£15,000 up to three available)

6 m² exhibition space
Three complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony
Public acknowledgement of sponsorship by Chair of Opening Ceremony
Logo on Gold sponsor's Powerpoint during Opening Ceremony
Choice of sponsoring either:
Medals
Excursion
Gift in the competitor pack
One ½ page advert in the Biologist magazine
One complimentary full page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme
Highlighted listing of the sponsor's company name and sponsorship in the Final Programme
Sponsor's branding visible in all publicity, and will have logos inside and outside the venue
Company logo on IBO website with a hyperlink to the sponsor's website

Silver (£10,000 - unlimited)

4 m² exhibition space
Two complimentary tickets to the opening ceremony
Public acknowledgement of sponsorship by Chair of Opening Ceremony
Logo on Silver sponsor's Powerpoint during Opening Ceremony
One complimentary ½ page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme
Highlighted listing of the sponsor's company name and sponsorship in the Final Programme
Company logo on IBO website with a hyperlink to the sponsor's website

Bronze (£5,000 - unlimited)

2 m² exhibition space
Packages defined using additional sponsorship items (reflecting the marketing mix of the sponsor)
One complimentary ticket to the opening ceremony
Logo on Bronze sponsor's Powerpoint during opening ceremony
One complimentary ¼ page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme
Highlighted listing of the sponsor's company name and sponsorship in the Final Programme
Company logo on IBO website with a hyperlink to the sponsor's website

The organisers would also be happy to discuss bespoke packages with sponsors.

Additional sponsorship items

These can be purchased individually or as part of an enhanced package.

Global marketing:

Sponsorship of live-stream & digital capture of Opening Ceremony (branding) £3,000
Sponsorship of IBO Daily News (a daily e-publication for delegates) (branding) £3,000

Ceremony:

Logo on rotating Powerpoint during Opening Ceremony (branding) £1,000
Additional ticket to Opening Ceremony £500
IBO Medals £3,000

Social events:

Sponsorship of awards dinner (branding) £3,000
Sponsorship of opening buffer dinner (branding) £3,000
Sponsorship of social event (branding) £3,000
Large banner in Opening Ceremony drinks reception (2 m2) £1,350
Medium banner in Opening Ceremony drinks reception (1 m2) £1,000
Small banner in Opening Ceremony drinks reception (0.5 m2) £750

Delegate bag and gifts:

Sponsorship of delegate bag (branding, logo supplied by sponsor) £3,000
Sponsorship of IBO lanyard (branding, logo supplied by sponsor) £1,500
Notepad for competitor pack (branding, notepad supplied by sponsor) £1,500
Pen or other gift for competitor pack (branding, gift supplied by sponsor) £1,000

Exhibition:

Video during exhibition £1,500
8 m2 + three complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony £2,000
6 m2 + two complimentary tickets to the Opening Ceremony £1,500
4 m2 + one complimentary ticket to the Opening Ceremony £1,000
2 m2 space only £500

Programme and literature:

1 page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme £2,000
½ page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme £1,000
¼ page, full colour, advertisement in the 2017 IBO Programme £500

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