NO. 01What partners getYour platform in every builder's hands, with workshops and credits that put it to work early.
Watch people build before you interview them. Judge and mentor seats put you next to the talent all day.
First look at viability-judged teams, a year before anyone else sees them. The Finals double as a demo day.
Visibly back DC's builders as the city reinvents itself. Real goodwill, not a logo on a banner.
Your mark, engraved.
Every partner gets a plate. The wall fills in order of commitment.
NO. 02Partner levelsPick your level.
Cash, credits or in-kind. Every level includes everything below it. Pricing on the call.
The Chocolate City Classic, presented by you. Your name on the event, the final and the trophy. The main-stage welcome and the championship moment. Top billing on every invite, screen and recap.
Talk to partnerships →The only AI, talent, venture or civic partner in the building. Your category's challenge is yours, and your name is on the stage.
Talk to partnerships →Set a challenge on your platform, product or problem. Judge it. Name the winner.
Talk to partnerships →Take a night on the Road to the Classic: a workshop, a happy hour or a pitch night. Your name on the day, too.
Talk to partnerships →Add to any level: a workshop, a judge's seat, the builder kit, meals, film and photo, a talent suite, a founder dinner.
Founding Partners confirm by the end of November.
NO. 03Why now