The Impact of Sponsorship

Build | Mentor | Inspire

Your sponsorship is more than a financial contribution—it is a strategic investment in the future of hospitality innovation. By partnering with Proxenia, you are empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs to address industry challenges with fresh perspectives and bold solutions. Your support drives meaningful transformation across the hospitality ecosystem, fostering a community where ideas thrive, businesses scale, and the future is shaped collaboratively.

From funding core program operations and honoring the invaluable mentorship that guides our participants, to creating immersive events and amplifying your brand’s visibility, your sponsorship is an opportunity to align your company with innovation, leadership, and social impact. By investing in Proxenia, you are not just supporting startups—you are setting a precedent for what’s possible in hospitality’s next chapter.

Here’s how your partnership will make a difference:

Charis

Grace

Event Support

  • Individual events and campaigns
  • Event-specific activities
  • Community engagement efforts

Benefits

  • Logo placement on event materials
  • Acknowledgment during event programming
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at events
  • Access to event attendee lists

Axios

Worthiness

Resource Support

  • Website development and maintenance
  • Social media campaigns
  • CMarketing initiatives

Benefits

  • Logo featured on Proxenia's website and social media platforms
  • Recognition in marketing materials
  • Inclusion in select social media posts
  • Invitation to Proxenia events

Thymos

Courage

Operations Support

  • Venue rentals for large events
  • Cohort hosting expenses
  • Operational logistics

Benefits

  • Lead branding at major Proxenia events
  • Logo featured on event-specific materials
  • Recognition in press releases and newsletters
  • Opportunities to host workshops or panels

Phronesis

Wisdom

Mentor Network Support

  • Honorarium for mentor compensation
  • Development of mentor resources
  • Mentor engagement activities

Benefits

  • Logo placement on Proxenia's website and mentor-related materials
  • Recognition in mentor program communications
  • Opportunities to participate in mentor sessions
  • Access to curated startup profiles

Dynamis

Leadership

Leadership and Team Support

  • Executive and team salaries
  • Leadership development programs
  • Strategic planning initiatives

Benefits

  • Title sponsor recognition across all Proxenia events
  • Prominent logo placement on the Proxenia website and marketing materials
  • Exclusive opportunities to engage with startups and mentors
  • Access to Proxenia's leadership for strategic discussions

1. Directly Supporting Innovation


Your funding fuels the foundational operations of Proxenia, enabling early-stage startups to access world-class resources, tools, and guidance. By investing in these programs, your organization becomes a driver of innovation, helping shape transformative solutions for an ever-evolving industry.

2. Honoring Mentorship Excellence


Mentorship is the cornerstone of growth. Your sponsorship helps create honorariums for mentors, acknowledging their invaluable contributions. By supporting these industry veterans, you empower knowledge sharing and build a bridge between seasoned leaders and emerging talent.

3. Elevating Thought Leadership


As an organizational sponsor, you’ll have unique speaking opportunities at Proxenia events, workshops, and cohort sessions. Whether leading a panel, delivering a keynote, or hosting a workshop, your brand becomes synonymous with thought leadership and innovation in the hospitality sector.

4. Building a Legacy of Leadership


By offering mentors from your organization’s ranks, you position your company as a leader committed to the growth and success of tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. This program provides a platform for your team to contribute their expertise while enhancing your corporate brand’s reputation for industry leadership.

5. Amplifying Your Brand Presence


Your brand receives high-visibility placement across Proxenia’s marketing channels, including:

  • Recognition in cohort videos and materials
  • Prominent logo placement at Proxenia events, online platforms, and promotional assets
  • Customized campaigns showcasing your brand’s involvement in shaping the future of hospitality

6. Exclusive Networking Opportunities


As a sponsor, you’ll gain access to a curated network of startups, mentors, and industry professionals. These connections open doors for strategic partnerships, pilot programs, and new ventures that align with your business goals.

7. Championing Corporate Social Responsibility


By supporting Proxenia, you align your organization with values of innovation, sustainability, and community growth. Sponsorship demonstrates your company’s commitment to making a tangible impact in fostering entrepreneurship and addressing industry challenges.

8. A Tailored Experience


Every sponsorship is designed to maximize mutual value. Whether it’s co-developing a specialized workshop, testing new products through Proxenia’s startup network, or creating targeted initiatives, your involvement is shaped to meet your unique goals.

Why This Matters to Your Organization


  • Strategic Advantage: Gain first-hand insights into emerging trends and solutions from startups on the cutting edge of hospitality innovation

  • Talent Pipeline: Engage directly with rising entrepreneurs, future leaders, and disruptive thinkers who may become invaluable collaborators or hires

  • Industry Leadership: Position your company as a key innovator, paving the way for others in the industry to follow

Together, we can redefine hospitality innovation. Join Proxenia’s Sponsorship Program and take your place among the visionaries shaping the future

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