Sponsorship · 2026–2027
Your logo. Our mud.
Back hands-on engineering education at the University of Ottawa, and get sustained visibility with future engineers and technical professionals.
Why partner with us
Four ways in
Visibility on campus and at competition, plus direct access to the students carrying out the work.
Brand exposure
Logo placement on the vehicle, team apparel, paddock banner and website; recognition on Instagram and LinkedIn, including a sponsor announcement; and visibility at vehicle unveilings, campus events and competitions.
Talent & recruitment
Access to engineering students with demonstrated experience in cross-functional technical teams, workshop and lab environments, and long-term project delivery, including a portfolio of members and their work.
Technical partnership
In-kind support of any value: machining, materials, components, software, fabrication and testing. Sponsors can be recognized as the named supporter of a subsystem and work directly with the students responsible for it.
Community & education
Sponsorship directly funds practical engineering education in Ottawa. Sponsors are invited to technical workshops, design reviews and networking events with the wider uOttawa engineering community.
Your brand reaches uOttawa engineering students and faculty, prospective students and families, alumni, the Ottawa engineering and manufacturing community, and the teams, judges and industry reps at every competition.
Where the money goes
2026–27 budget
~$40K
Typical annual program budget
The program runs on a one-year vehicle cycle, so each season's budget designs, builds and races a brand-new car. Sponsor support lets the team make sound engineering decisions without compromising on safety or reliability.
Sponsorship tiers
Pick your line
Monetary and in-kind support are both welcome, and the final set of benefits is agreed with each sponsor. Minimum sponsorship is $500.
Bronze
$500+
Up to $1,499
Silver
$1,500+
Up to $2,999
Gold
$3,000+
Up to $4,999
Platinum · 1 spot
$5,000+
Exclusive ★ benefits
| Benefit | Bronze$500–1,499 | Silver$1,500–2,999 | Gold$3,000–4,999 | Platinum$5,000+ · 1 spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion | ||||
| Social media recognition (pre / mid / post-season) | Group post | Individual post | Individual post | Individual post and feature |
| Linked logo on team website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on website & printed materials | Small | Medium | Medium | Largest, top placement |
| Recognition in season summary video | Logo | Logo | Logo | ★ Logo and acknowledgement |
| Team & campus engagement | ||||
| Technical workshop or information session | — | 1 per year | 1 per year | 1–2 per year |
| Design review invitation | — | Up to 2 visitors | Up to 4 visitors | ★ Priority scheduling |
| Vehicle and team demonstration (at your facility) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company description or QR code (bulletin board, internal channels) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recruiting | ||||
| Team portfolio (members and their work) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume booklet (active members) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car & competition presence | ||||
| Logo on car | Small | Medium | Medium | ★ Largest, prime location |
| Logo on team shirts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ Largest, back or sleeve |
| Logo on paddock banner / canopy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ Centre-top placement |
| Company banner or flag in the pit area | — | — | — | ★ Yes |
| Named subsystem sponsor (“Drivetrain supported by …”) | — | — | ✓ | ★ Priority selection |
| Title recognition, naming rights and co-branded event | — | — | — | ★ Included |
| Competition reports (email and photographs) | Group report | Group report | Detailed report | ★ Detailed report and acknowledgement |
★ Exclusive to the Platinum sponsor.
In-kind sponsorship
Materials, components, services (including machining, welding, heat treatment, coating, printing and apparel) and tools are valued at fair market value and matched to the corresponding tier. Machining time and materials are especially valuable to the team. Software provided under academic licensing is recognized separately as a Software Partner.
Every event.
Every lap.
Talent & engagement
Meet them before they graduate
Direct contact with team members throughout the year for recruitment, knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.
Information sessions
Your engineers or recruiters outline projects, technologies or career paths and meet students from several subteams.
Technical workshops
Practical sessions on CAD, drivetrain design, wiring standards, simulation, safety or manufacturing, delivered by your technical staff.
Tours & demos
View the car and discuss design decisions with the team. For higher tiers, the car can come to your site or recruitment events where logistics allow.
Opt-in
The Baja Talent Package
A portfolio of team members and the engineering work they've done on the vehicle, for employers in engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defence, robotics and consulting. Provided to every sponsor once per semester, at all tiers. Participation is voluntary: members choose whether their information and work are shared.
Profile
You specify the profile you're after, e.g. second- and third-year mechanical students with SolidWorks, CNC and vehicle design experience.
Portfolio
We compile members matching that profile, documenting the subsystems they designed, analysed and manufactured.
Delivery
You receive resumes, CAD work and project documentation, with each member's subsystem experience, graduation year and availability.
Our partners
Thank you
These organizations support the 2026–2027 program through funding, materials, machining, tools, software and services.
Monetary & in-kind sponsors
Software partners
Becoming a sponsor
Let's talk
We work with organizations of all sizes, from local suppliers contributing machining time or materials to larger companies looking for recruitment access and brand visibility.
Team captain · Nora Jordan
Reach out
Contact the team at baja@uottawa.ca.
Meet
An introductory meeting, in person or online, to discuss your objectives.
Agree
A tier and benefits, confirmed in a written sponsorship agreement.
Ride along
Your branding goes on the vehicle, paddock banner, team apparel and website.