// Prize Fund Contributions
Support the Student Prize Pool
All tiers are cumulative — each tier includes all benefits from tiers below it.
Under $50
Individual Donation
- 100% goes directly to the student prize pool
- Listed alongside all supporters under "Recent Supporters" at the top of the Summer Beta website
$50+
Theme Contributor
- Submit one theme suggestion for consideration
- Social media shoutout with #SummerBeta #SummerBeta2026
$100+
Community Sponsor
- Name individually featured on the official Summer Beta website
$500+
Copper Sponsor
- Name and logo featured on the official Summer Beta website
$1,000+
Iron Sponsor
- 3rd priority logo placement on all graphics
- Recognition during the presentation event
- Present the 3rd place award to the winning team
$2,000+
Gold Sponsor
- 2nd priority logo placement on all graphics
- Recognition during the presentation event
- Present the 2nd place award to the winning team
$3,000+
Diamond Sponsor
- Principal logo placement on all graphics — top billing
- Recognition during the presentation event
- Present the 1st place award to the winning team
// Non-Prize Event Contributions
Support the Event Itself
You can contribute to Summer Beta without contributing to the prize fund and still receive sponsorship recognition.
Steam Publishing Fund
$100 — Max 3 Sponsors
Fund a Steam publishing fee to help a winning team get their game on the platform.
Includes Copper Sponsor Benefits
Venue Hosting
Provide the Space
Host the Summer Beta presentation event and winner announcement at your venue.
Includes Iron Sponsor Benefits
Volunteer
Event Day Support
Assist with logistics, setup, and coordination at the presentation event.
Includes Copper Sponsor Benefits
Catering
Food & Water for Event
Provide food and beverages for participants and attendees at the presentation event.
Includes Iron Sponsor Benefits
Local Business
Gift Cards & In-Kind Donations
Direct monetary contributions aren't the only way to support Summer Beta. Local businesses are welcome to donate gift cards, merchandise, experiences, or other comparable in-kind gifts to be awarded as raffle prizes during the presentation event.
Every Ko-Fi donation earns the donor entries into the drawing — one entry per dollar contributed. When a local business provides a prize, it will be featured on the Summer Beta website and announced at the event. Winners must be present in person to claim their prize and will be verified by Ko-Fi username at the door.
Every Ko-Fi donation earns the donor entries into the drawing — one entry per dollar contributed. When a local business provides a prize, it will be featured on the Summer Beta website and announced at the event. Winners must be present in person to claim their prize and will be verified by Ko-Fi username at the door.
Includes Copper Sponsor Benefits
Announced at Event
How It Works
1. Contact us with your donation details.
2. Your business is listed on the Summer Beta local business page with your location & contact info.
3. Your prize is announced on the website and at the live event.
4. A winner is drawn from all Ko-Fi contributors — $1 = 1 entry.
2. Your business is listed on the Summer Beta local business page with your location & contact info.
3. Your prize is announced on the website and at the live event.
4. A winner is drawn from all Ko-Fi contributors — $1 = 1 entry.
// Get in Touch
Reach out directly for any questions or to confirm your contribution.