Several opportunities exist for companies to sponsor aspects of the Discovery Centre, ranging from the construction of a second DiscoveryMobile, to funding ongoing outreach programmes to schools across the country. Whether sponsorship comes from social responsibility, sponsorship or marketing budgets, your involvement will make a difference. A full sponsorship contract detailing your rights and the range of activities will be signed prior to commencement of the sponsorship. Regular sponsorship reports are submitted to sponsors.

SPONSOR A "DISCOVERY STATION"

If you are a small company but still wish to make a difference you could sponsor one or more "Discovery Stations"
As a sponsor you will receive the following rights:
• Your logo on the "Discovery Station"
• The right to advertise your involvement in the outreach programmes

SPONSOR A SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION THEME

Communicate the scientific and technological principles underlying your industry to the engineers and technologists of tomorrow. Depending on your company's field of operation, select an existing category or sponsor the development of a new category of Science and Technology "Discovery Stations".
As a sponsor you will receive the following rights:
• Your logo on the sponsored "Discovery Stations"
• The right to advertise your involvement in the programme independently and in conjunction with The Discovery Centre
• Product category exclusivity
• Display opportunities at your offices
• Branding on documentation and at venues

SPONSOR A SPECIAL EVENT

We participate in a number of special projects such as the annual "Women in Engineering" event. These events can draw thousands of learners.

Alternatively sponsor a single school or exhibition.
As a sponsor you will receive the following rights:
» Event branding «
» The right to advertise your involvement in the programme independently and in conjunction with The Discovery Centre «
» The right to participate in the educational programmes «
» Branding on documentation and at venues «
» Events to be proposed and negotiated «

SPONSOR A REGIONAL SCIENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMME

If your company operates regionally it may be most appropriate for you to sponsor the outreach activities in your area, e.g. the Northern Cape.
As a sponsor you will receive the following rights:
• Event branding
• Product category exclusivity
• The right to advertise your involvement in the programme independently and in conjunction with The Discovery Centre
• The right to participate in the educational programmes
• Branding on documentation and at venues

SPONSOR A TOURING OUTREACH PROGRAMME

Sponsor the annual operating costs of either the Elenzululwazi or DiscoveryMobile Programme, or a new DiscoveryMobile! This is a highly visible sponsorship with measurable results.
As a sponsor you will receive the following rights:
• Exhibition or Vehicle branding
• Product category exclusivity
• The right to advertise your involvement in the programme independently and in conjunction with The Discovery Centre
• The right to develop accompanying educational material
• The right to participate in the educational programmes
• Research rights
• PR, documentation and TV branding

YOU'RE IN GOOD COMPANY
- PAST AND CURRENT SPONSORS INCLUDE -

• AECI • AFCLIST • Allison-Detroit SA • Anglo American & De Beers Chairman's Fund • Atlantis Diesel Engines • Armscor • Cape Metropolitan Council • Cape Technikon • City of Cape Town • Cliffe, Dekker, Fuller, Moore Inc • Department of Science and Technology • Dept. Trade and Industries THRIP programme • Engen • ESKOM • Foundation for Research Development • Haw & Inglis • Hirt and Carter • Institute for Maritime Technology • Kynoch • Load Air Suspension Cape • McCarthy Truck Centre • Mercedes Benz of South Africa • New Africa Signs and Graphics • PriceWaterhouseCoopers • SASOL • The Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation • The Shuttleworth Foundation • The Upstream Training Trust • Vodacom • 3M South Africa