2026 Plan¶
The 13th annual TCSW is a rebuild year: a focused, multi-campus program with themed days built for sponsor activation.
At a glance¶
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 14–18, 2026 |
| Format | Five days, six campuses |
| Pillars | Innovation, Investors, Founders |
| Tagline | "Minnesota's Largest Convergence of Innovation, Investors & Founders" |
| Status | Actively seeking sponsors |
| Contact | Angela.Eifert@BETA.MN |
Themed days¶
| Day | Focus | Anchor / sponsor activation |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14 | Registration + MN Cup Grand Finale | Registration sponsor; MN Cup naming |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Industry Day | Industry track naming; founder showcases |
| Wed, Sep 16 | AI Innovation Day | AI Day presenting sponsor (high value) |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Investor Day | Investor Day presenting sponsor (high value) |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Great MN Give Back Hack (with TCBAF) | Impact / CSR sponsor; hackathon naming |
What sponsors are buying into¶
- Audience: entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators, ecosystem organizations
- Two high-value naming days: AI Innovation Day and Investor Day
- Anchor press moment: MN Cup Grand Finale on opening day
- New community angle: Great MN Give Back Hack with TCBAF
Sponsorship tiers¶
| Tier | Min investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Builder | $5,000 | Entry level |
| Host | TBD | Mid tier |
| Presenter | TBD | Upper mid tier |
| Premier | TBD | Top tier |
Prospectus: email Angela.Eifert@BETA.MN with subject "TCSW 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus Request".
See Sponsors for re-engagement and new-target lists.
Source files¶
BACKGROUND/sponsors/2026-sponsors.mdBACKGROUND/history/complete-timeline.md(2026 section)