BlueTIDE 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Where Innovation Meets Impact – and Sponsors Lead the Way
BlueTIDE is more than an event – it’s a mission driven platform where dual-use technologies are demonstrated, showcased, and accelerated in real-world environments
In 2025, BlueTIDE convened +500 attendees across the DoD, Navy, industry, academia, and investment communities – with 50+ companies and organization from five countries including the US, showcasing cutting-edge capabilities through in-water demonstrations, live presentations, interactive displays, and one-on-one discussions. It’s where critical connections are made, technologies gain traction, and partnerships are built.
As a BlueTIDE 2026 sponsor, you’re not just supporting an event – you’re positioning your organization at the center of innovation with visibility across the defense and blue economy ecosystem. BlueTIDE is a vibrant hub for networking, collaboration, and discovery.
Be part of the mission. Explore the impact. Watch the momentum.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Flagship Sponsor
Supportive Partner
As a Flagship Sponsor, your organization serves as a high-impact collaborative partner supporting BlueTIDE through contributions that strengthen the event’s technical depth, operational execution, and industry relevance.
This sponsorship tier is designed for organizations that provide meaningful resources such as technical expertise, subject matter experts, integration support, operational capabilities, large-scale technology activations, immersive demonstration support that enhances the overall attendee experience and other resources.
Unlike standard exhibitor or tabletop participation, Flagship Sponsors play a collaborative role in helping shape and support key event experiences.
Flagship Sponsorship Benefits
- Recognition as a Flagship Sponsor and startegic collaborative partner in event communications, recap materials, and social media promotions
- Opportunity to:
- Provide technical resources, SMEs, operational support, or integrated demonstration capabilities
- Participate in planning discussions, panels, workshops, or industry-focused sessions, as appropriate
- Support larger-scale experiential activations, live technology integrations, or collaborative showcase environments beyond standard static displays
- Visibility alongside BlueTIDE’s core innovation, government, industry, and academic partners.
- Acknowledgment during key event moments including receptions and award ceremony
- Premier on-site branding at networking and social events
- Opportunity to welcome attendees and participate on stage (opening remarks or awards ceremony presence)
- Prime placement in Showcase Alley for direct attendee engagement
- Prominent logo placement across
- Event agenda
- Invitations
- Reception materials
- Featured in the digital BlueTIDE Program Guide
- Post-event recognition in recap reports and media coverage
Anchor Sponsor - $10,000
Event Experience Sponsor
As an Anchor Sponsor, your organization is positioned at the center of BlueTIDE’s most visible and high-value experiences – where connections are made, partnerships begin, and the community comes together.
From the networking reception to the awards ceremony, your brand is aligned with the energy, access, and influence that define BlueTIDE.
Anchor Sponsorship Benefits
- Recognition as an Anchor Sponsor during
- Networking reception
- BlueTIDE Awards Ceremony
- Verbal recognition during key moments including receptions and award ceremony
- Premier on-site branding at networking and social events
- Opportunity to welcome attendees and participate on stage (opening remarks or awards ceremony presence)
- Prime placement in Showcase Alley for direct attendee engagement
- Prominent logo placement across
- Event agenda
- Invitations
- Reception materials
- Ad featured on first page of the digital BlueTIDE Program Guide
- Post-event recognition in recap reports and media coverage
Navigator Sponsor - $5,000
Drive Visibility. Engage the Mission.
Navigator Sponsors are positioned as key enablers of BlueTIDE—organizations actively helping move innovation forward through visibility, participation, and engagement.
This tier offers strong brand presence and meaningful access to the audiences that matter most.
Navigator Sponsor Benefits
- High-visibility branding across core BlueTIDE event materials and communications
- Prime presence within Showcase Alley for direct engagement with attendees
- Logo placement across digital and print media
- On-site brand recognition through signage
- Featured inclusion in the digital BlueTIDE Program Guide, post-event media and recap materials
- Dedicated social media promotion leading up to and during the event
Harbor Sponsor - $1,500
Build Presence. Strengthen Connections.
As a Harbor Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility and engagement within the BlueTIDE ecosystem – positioning your brand alongside innovation, operators, and decision -makers across the DoD, Navy, industry, and academia.
This tier is designed for organizations looking to expand reach, build relationships, and be part of the broader innovation conversation – without the need for a leading role.
Harbor Sponsor Benefits
- Prominent logo placement on event signage and the BlueTIDE website
- Inclusion in event communications and official agenda materials
- Access to networking opportunities with key government, industry, and academic stakeholders
- Logo included in the digital BlueTIDE Program Guide
- Recognition in press releases and social media promotions
BlueTIDE 2026 Sponsorship Interest
Lead the Way