Dear, [COMPANY]
My name is [NAME], and I am a part of the Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group (WARG). We are a student design team run at the University of Waterloo, and I am contacting you today in hopes that you would be interested in sponsoring our award-winning team!
We compete in the Unmanned Systems Canada UAV Competition to demonstrate our autonomous unmanned aircraft's effectiveness to industry professionals from across Canada. Throughout these projects, our goal is to design and develop a robust autonomous aircraft system, which can be modified for a variety of surveillance and object retrieval objectives. With the university opening back up, we are looking to take advantage of this opportunity to work with our team in an in-person environment, providing our students with a hands-on experience in building and operating a cutting-edge unmanned aircraft.
For the team to participate on a competitive level, as well as to provide a better educational experience for students in our team, we need the help of sponsors. On behalf of WARG, I am inquiring as to whether [COMPANY] would be interested in aiding our cause.
By supporting our robotics team for the 2021-2022 year you will:
Build brand value and enhance your corporate image. A majority of Canadians have a better opinion of corporations that integrate the community as part of their business and better regard companies that support youth endeavors. Our workshop is located in a high-traffic area, where our sponsor’s logos and products are provided exposure to young engineers, computer scientists, faculty, and visitors alike.
Gain recruitment opportunities. Our team is home to some incredibly talented students, and through sponsoring us, you’re getting access to a pool of fresh talent.
Attract new customers. University students are social, which gives your [product/business] organic access to a network with a large word-of-mouth marketing potential. After all, it’s likely that many of our students will interact with your product during co-op or upon graduation when they enter the industry. Why not start off on a good foot?
Help shape a new generation of engineers. We do a lot of hands-on work here at UWARG, and in doing so, creates opportunities for students to experience all aspects of the engineering design process, and familiarize them with industry standards
Receive promotional material. Apparel provided at any sponsorship level will be worn by members of the team in the workshop and around campus. We’re also more than happy to provide promotional photos of the team wearing the provided apparel upon request.
Garner our unwavering gratitude. No, seriously. It is because of sponsors like you that we are able to work on exciting projects like this. With Waterloo being a reputable world-class engineering university that prepares students for future success, and your generosity plays a huge role in improving the quality of the opportunities available.
Sponsorships can take many forms:
Monetary sponsorship, split into separate tiers and benefits as detailed in our sponsorship package
Supplying equipment or services such as sensors, actuators, and software licenses
Providing mentorship and guidance to the team with industry experience
We are always open to other creative ways where you can show your support!
We invite [BUSINESS NAME] to connect with the community and join us as a sponsor to support University of Waterloo’s Aerial Robotics Group.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email!
Thanks,
[NAME]
Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group