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Spirit of Innovation Challenge

The Conrad Foundation

Corporate Partner Opportunities

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CONRAD CHALLENGE CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Table of Contents

LOOKING FORWARD

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CONTINUING A LEGACY

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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

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STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

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CHALLENGE SCHEDULE

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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PAST SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

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Continuing a Legacy

Established in 2008, the Conrad Foundation honors the legacy of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete” Conrad, and his four-decade passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. The organization promotes contextual learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, and foster students’ abilities to apply these skills to create a sustainable world for this and future generations.

Established in 2008, the Conrad Foundation honors the legacy of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete” Conrad, and his four-decade passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.

During his teen years, Pete struggled academically. At that time, dyslexia was not typically recognized or fully understood. But, a perceptive headmaster saw Pete’s spark of genius and gave him the confidence he needed. Pete went on to earn a scholarship to Princeton University and a ride to the Moon as commander of Apollo 12. In November 1969, he became the third man to walk on the Moon.

After many years as an aerospace explorer, Pete’s entrepreneurial spirit took flight. He founded four companies devoted to the commercialization of space travel.

OUR VISION The Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge (Conrad Challenge) will be the leader in connecting students and subject matter experts to develop world-changing solutions. OUR MISSION To promote contextual learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, and foster students’ abilities to apply these skills to create a sustainable world for this and future generations.

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The Conrad Challenge believes students have the potential to create the next world-

changing, commercially-viable products and services. It’s a place for the next generation to

“Get Their Genius On.”

The Conrad Challenge brings together a dynamic community of innovators and entrepreneurs driving a collaborative movement to develop extraordinary and viable solutions to benefit our world in one of four areas: Aerospace & Aviation, Cybertechnology & Security, Energy & Environment, and Health & Nutrition.

This annual competition challenges teams to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) innovation, as well as entrepreneurship, to create a more sustainable world for this and future generations.

About the Challenge

“We must inspire young minds and give them the resources to combine

innovation, education and entrepreneurship.”

- Nancy Conrad

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CHALLENGE CATEGORIES

Cybertechnology & Security is information technology and security as applied to computing devices, as well as private and public computer networks. The field covers all the processes and mechanisms by which computer-based equipment, information and services are protected from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction. The field also includes protection from unplanned events and natural disasters. Examples include: artificial intelligence applications, network defense systems, counter-intelligence technologies for government, data-driven energy management technologies, smart security technologies and database models to track, predict and categorize natural disasters.

Aerospace & Aviation describes the human effort in science, engineering and business to fly in the Earth’s atmosphere and surrounding space. Aerospace organizations research, design, manufacture, operate, or maintain aircraft and/or spacecraft.

Examples include: avionics, aerodynamics, human factors/cockpit design, and propulsion systems.

Health & Nutrition encompasses fields of study regarding the human body and behavior as they relate to wellness and medicine.

Examples include: prosthetics, nutrition science, exercise science, medical technology, hunger solutions, mental health, assistive technology, healthcare services, healthcare safety and biomedical engineering.

Energy & Environment includes all fields that study the human use of natural resources and the impact of human activity on the environment.

Examples include: energy storage, energy efficiency, renewable resources, sustainable land use, recycling solutions, environmental health, water resources, biodiversity, climate change, waste management, energy storage, energy efficiency, renewable resources, sustainable land use, recycling solutions, environmental health, water resources, biodiversity, climate change, waste management and other clean technology innovations.

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CHALLENGE STATISTICS

The Conrad Challenge has grown at a steady rate from year to year. Our goal is to increase student participation, geographic reach and foster engagment with underprivledged school districts.

Below are some stats from our 2016-2017 competition:

62 Female Finalists 67 Male Finalists Male participants were

majority high school junior and seniors.

1/3 of the finalists were ALL-FEMALE teams. More than 1/2 of international students were female.

10 WAYS COMPETITIONS ENHANCE LEARNING:

1. Improving teamwork

and collaboration

2. Enhancing social and emotional learning

3. Developing academic champions

4. Increasing intrinsic motivation

5. Enhancing beneficial peer comparisons

6. Strengthening academic self-concepts

7. Facilitating growth mindsets

8. Building mental toughness

9. Developing independent problem-solving skills

10. Improving risk analysis

TEAMS ENTERED

150

529

TOTAL STUDENTS

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Finalists California Florida Georgia Indiana Michigan Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Texas Virginia

Semi-Finalists Alabama Connecticut Illinois Maryland Pennsylvania

The 2017 – 2018 Conrad Challenge will focus on growing student engagement in the Midwest and West regions of the U.S. with the support of our Challenge and Champion Partners.

Finalists United States Canada Australia New Zealand India Pakistan Thailand Japan

Semi-Finalists

Mexico China Israel

Our recently launched Ambassador Program is a new option for collaboration

that will spread the reach of the Conrad Challenge across the globe.

Finalists & Semi-Finalist by Country

Finalists & Semi-Finalist by State

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STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

• Delivered its water filtration system to Haiti and a hospital in Nigeria.

• Provided clean drinking water for 500,000 people.

• Received the Heart of Haiti Award for water purification device.

• Attended Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

Gulliver International

• Invention archived in the JFK Presidential Library

• Obtained product patents

• Began prototype manufacturing

• Recognized by the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

• Profiled on Popular Science Radio and interviewed by BBC World News

• Published team business plans in university textbooks

• Team attended White House Science Fair

• Team members serve as student spokesmen for Texas Instruments

• Team visited the New York Stock Exchange as part of the Kairos Society

• Team participated in the National Council for Science and the Environment in Washington D.C.

• Team attended the USA Science & Engineering Festival as guests of Lockheed Martin

We are exceptionally proud of the work created by our students. One of the benefits of participating in the Conrad Challenge is how we work to provide ongoing opportunities for students to promote their projects following the Innovation Summit. Here is a small sample of the triumphs and opportunities our teams have received.

• Created a new food product meeting NASA’s nutrition requirements for astonauts on orbit.

• The STEM Bar flew aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle on STS-134.

• The girls have been interviewed by Fox News, CNN, Elle Girl and MTV Geek.

Solar Flare: The Star Bar

• This 2017 winning team stole the show at the Innovation Summit with its solution to recycle Styrofoam into usable carbon-based filters.

• We are excited to see where these students end up.

Team Styro-Filter

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIST:

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Challenge Schedule

Registration & Product Overviews

TIME:

4 weeks LOCATION:

In classrooms, STEM organizations or clubs, and online Collaberation

Participants work together in teams of 2-5 members to develop

solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems in one of

four categories: Aerospace & Aviation, Energy & Environment,

Cybertechnology & Security, and Health & Nutrition.

ACTIVITY:

Semi-Finalist Round

Promising teams are vetted by Conrad Challenge partners and move

into the Semi-Finalist round of the competition where they submit a

FULL proposal. These business plans are reviewed and judged by 3-4

industry experts in the related category field.

ACTIVITY:

TIME:

8 weeks LOCATION:

In classrooms, STEM organizations or clubs, or through online collaboration

• Team creation

• Registration process

• Solution/product idea development

• 4-question abstract document

• 1-minute team entry video

• Continued development of product/solution

• Entry into online community & forums

• Develop a business plan to accompany product

• Graphic conceptualization or prototype creation

• 3-minute sales pitch video on product/solution

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Finalist Round

Finalist teams compete to be recognized as "Pete Conrad Scholars" in addition to receiving sponsor awards that may include seed-funding grants, investment opportunities, patent support, business services and scholarships to support the growth of their concepts into real businesses.

TIME:

4 days in late April 2018 LOCATION:

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

ACTIVITY:

• 4-day Innovation Summit experience at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

• 6-minute, on-stage sales pitch/presentation of product/solution

• In-person judge feedback following presentations from top industry leaders in each challenge category

• Networking time with industry experts, colleges and sponsors

The Conrad Challenge prides itself on bringing other impactful educational content to the students throughout the course of the competition that is helpful as they complete each round of the competition.

Educational webinars or online chats with subject matter experts (SME) in the industries of relevance to the Conrad Challenge categories are conducted during the Semi-Finalist round.

Throughout the entire Conrad Challenge, weekly emails are sent with reminders to approaching deadlines and other available activities.

Additional Events

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Summit Activities

“It is truly one the best STEM experiences for high school students.”

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

has hosted The Spirit of Innovation Summit

for the past two years. The students are

awed by the dynamic and innovative

exhibits the Center has to offer. Our strong

partnership with Delaware North has

allowed us to create an event unlike no

other.

Making global friendships and memories

Every year, students comment on our post-event survey that they are amazed at meeting like-minded students from across the globe. It might only be a four-day event, but the memories made will last a lifetime.

“Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable week for our kids, coach and mentor. What a fantasic program you have! We are so glad we took the

recommendation to try and take the kids’ idea further with Conrad.”

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The Power Pitches The stage is set. Once our teams are accepted into the Finalist round, they begin planning for their moment on the stage at the Innovation Summit. Student teams have six minutes to present their product concept or solution to a panel of five industry expert judges. Upon completion, the judges score the team and provide on-the-spot initial feedback. Just like the hit TV show Shark Tank!

Inspirational speeches & dialogue

Our students meet, mingle and gain advice from industry experts, leaders in innovative fields of study, dynamic adventurers and inspirational legends like astronauts and U.S. Navy captains. We set out to find the most engaging and dynamic speakers ever year. Our goal is always to educate and inspire.

"The Navy and the Conrad Foundation both share a deep commitment to STEM-related career fields. The Navy’s sponsorship of the Conrad Challenge provides the opportunity for a diverse group of

Navy experts to share their experiences and perspectives with the competitors." - Capt. David W. Bouve, national director of marketing and advertising, Navy Recruiting Command

“It was also great to be able to speak with adults with real-world work experience to help guide us on where to go from here with our innovations.” Conrad Challenge Student

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How You Can Help

We are a non-profit

organization that depends

on the financial support of

our sponsors to continue

our mission.

The Conrad Challenge is 100% funded through

corporate and individual gifts. Each year we hand

select the partners we would like to work with.

Inspiring, engaging and supporting our student teams

is our top priority. With that, we thoughtfully identify

corporations, individuals and government

organizations that are leading the way in each of our

Challenge categories.

5 reasons to become a partner through sponsorship.

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Educational advancement Equip students with the knowledge, confidence, social skills and tools they need to effectively lead change and improve our world.

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STEM workforce development

In complex dynamic industries, it is an important responsibility to foster the future leaders in the STEM workforce.

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Recruitment pipeline 4

Global problem-solving

The Conrad Challenge serves as a recruitment pipeline for sponsors seeking brightyoung professionals that are eager to pursue internships and entry level positions.

Inspire students from across the globe to think bigger. The Conrad Challenge creates out-of-the-box solutions about what is possible in our communities and on our planet.

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Brand promotion & exposure Promote your company’s brand to students, educators, industry professionals and media partners.

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THE BENEFITS

The Conrad Foundation prides itself on making our event meaningful to our sponsors and students. We truly view our sponsors and partners as a part of our team!

Social Reach

The Conrad Foundation

maintains robust social

media and digital

platforms:

• 23,000+ Facebook fans • 2,000+ Twitter followers • Email distribution:

20,000+ • Champion Partners

extend to another 150,000+

Spread your Message

We share your message

in alignment with ours.

We thrive on sharing

dynamic content and

aspects of the industries

profiled in our

competition.

Make a Difference

Nothing is better than the

feeling of making a

difference. Through

judging and sponsoring,

you are forever impacting

the lives of students.

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The U.S. Navy has been a proud partner for the Conrad Challenge for the past two years. NAVY employees gave us strong support through volunteer staff who served as guest speakers, panel judges, online semi-finalist judges and strong mentors for our staff and board members.

Specialized content was developed for the 2017 Innovation Summit: - The new Gemini Award - Interactive Mobile Exhibit onsite at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the more than 7,000 daily guests to experience - Multiple speaking opportunities

Sponsor Highlights

LOCKHEED MARTIN Longtime partner Lockheed Martin Corporation was the title sponsor for the Conrad

Challenge from 2013 – 2015. Our partnership provided many avenues to mutually

connect audiences. Lockheed Martin employees supported the Challenge through as

judges, coaches and mentors to our teamss. Brnaded content was integrated

throughout the Challenge to support the company’s recruiting and corporate social

responsibility goals.

America’s NAVY

BATTELLE We are proud of the strong working partnership we have had with Battelle over the years. The students are in awe at the technology coming from this industry leader. The Battelle team’s presentations have been highly rated among our students. Battelle is a true leader in cultivating innovation for future STEM workforce.

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Over the years, we have had the pleasure of partnering with remarkable corporations and organizations such as:

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Sponsorship Packages

Our title sponsor’s brand is consistently showcased across every possible platform throughout the annual competition (August-July).

TITLE SPONSORSHIP

$200,000

Inside front cover ad in Summit program

Logo on banners and theater projections

Primary placement on Summit shirt

Promotional items within student gift bags

Speaking opportunities at Summit

Representatives on judging panels

Logo integration throughout the website

Press release announcing sponsorship

Title sponsor recognition in all outreach

Onsite marketing opportunities at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Shared content on social media channels and email distributions

Signature student award

The C o nra d Fo u nda t io n is a n on -pr of i t orga n iza t i o n an d a l l do na t i o ns are ta x - ded u ct ib le .

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Aerospace & Aviation

$75,000

Cybertechnology & Security

$75,000

CATEGORY SPONSORSHIPS

Category sponsorships are also available for one (or no more than two) partners. Benefits

will include listed above. Additional components, such as webinars and events related

directly to categories, offer additional sponsor branding engagement opportunities.

Energy & Environment

$75,000

Health & Nutrition

$75,000

The C o nra d Fo u nda t io n is a n on -pr of i t orga n iza t i o n an d a l l do na t i o ns are ta x - ded u ct ib le .

INNOVATION SUMMIT SPONSORSHIPS

$10,000 - $50,000

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Looking to 2018 As we prepare for the 2018 Conrad Challenge, we have set big goals: 225 team submissions (50% increase from 2016–2017 competition) Use our Ambassador Program to extend our international reach For the 2017-2018 Conrad Challenge, we are pleased to announce our ambassador partnership with

St. John's Anglican College in Brisbane, Australia. Using tools and resources from the Conrad

Foundation, the school will host its own Conrad Challenge Ambassador Competition. The winning

team will join us at the 2018 Innovation Summit. We are also in conversation with other countries to

establish similar partnerships. Increased student engagement opportunities

• Collaboration with industry experts and professionals throughout the year

• Use of web-based video chats and meeting rooms to facilitate collaborative dialogue

between students and subject matter experts

• Continued advancement of website and other online framework providing additional

platforms and resources for students and teachers

Increase following on social media platforms

• Additional components designed to attract student engagement such as: o Snapchat filters o Increased use of #hashtags o Posts of interest for students and teachers

Thank You! ConradChallenge.org

We look forward to future conversations and creating a partnership with you.

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