Ideas worth spreading, in the heart of Lincolnshire.
TEDxGrantham brings the spirit of TED’s mission — “Ideas worth spreading” — to our region for the very first time. As an independently organised, non-profit event, our purpose is to uncover, celebrate and amplify the voices, ideas and stories that spark meaningful conversation, drive local engagement, and connect Lincolnshire to a global network of thinkers.
This year’s theme is Rethink. It invites our speakers and our audience to question settled assumptions — about work, community, technology, education and the place of a town like Grantham in a fast-changing world — and to imagine better alternatives.
By partnering with TEDxGrantham, your organisation does not simply buy advertising space. You invest directly in the intellectual, cultural and economic life of our region, and you align your name with one of the most respected and recognisable brands in ideas and innovation.
Five reasons it’s worth it.
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Unrivalled brand association
Align your organisation with the globally recognised TEDx name, and with an audience that already trusts and engages with it.
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A highly engaged audience
TEDx audiences are intellectually curious and genuinely attentive. You reach regional executives, entrepreneurs, academics, creatives and civic leaders in a high-dwell-time setting built for deep conversation and networking.
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Long-tail digital visibility
TEDx talks are recorded and published to the global TEDx YouTube channel, so your foundational association with the inaugural event stays discoverable for years afterwards.
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Meaningful community impact
As a non-profit event, every pound of sponsorship is reinvested into production, venue, speakers and the delegate experience — visible, measurable proof of your support for the region.
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Founding-partner status
This is a once-only opportunity to be recognised as a founding supporter of the very first TEDxGrantham.
Compare the tiers.
Three partnership tiers, side by side. Each is described in full below.
| Deliverable | Silver£500 | Gold£1,000 | Platinum£2,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on the sponsors webpage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on the slides (before & after talks) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inclusion in the attendee programme | Standard | Enhanced | Premium |
| Social media acknowledgement | Thank-you post | 3–4 spotlight posts | 6–8 spotlight posts |
| Main-stage verbal recognition | — | ✓ | Individual |
| Attendee welcome-pack insert | — | 1 item | Up to 2 items |
| Auditorium seating | Standard | Priority section | Priority allocation |
| Networking-area exhibition / display table | — | — | ✓ |
| On-site branded signage | — | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated LinkedIn feature article | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority access to future TEDxGrantham events | — | — | ✓ |
| Complimentary tickets | 2 | 4 | 6 |
All packages include complimentary tickets, giving full-day access to every talk, the catering blocks and the networking sessions. Tickets are fully transferable to colleagues, clients or community guests, subject to the registration deadlines set out in your agreement.
Silver Sponsor
£500Ideal for: Local businesses, independent professionals and community-minded organisations wanting to support the region’s cultural and intellectual life while being formally associated with the global TEDx brand.
Silver is our entry-level partnership, designed for local independent businesses, regional start-ups and professional practices that want a visible, meaningful association with the inaugural TEDxGrantham. It delivers foundational brand placement across our digital and physical touchpoints at an accessible level of investment.
As a Silver Sponsor, your brand becomes part of the fabric of the event and a clear signal of your commitment to innovation, education and cultural enrichment across Grantham and the wider Lincolnshire area.
What’s included
Foundational digital placement
Your logo on our sponsors webpage, with a tracked hyperlink to your website or a landing page of your choice. Beyond campaign exposure, this builds lasting SEO value through a quality regional backlink, and the page stays live after the event.
Logo feature on the slideshow
Your logo features on the sponsor recognition slide shown on the main-stage screen before the talks begin and again after the closing address, putting your brand in front of every delegate as they arrive and as they leave.
Social media acknowledgement
A coordinated thank-you post across our active channels, tagging your profiles directly to drive referral clicks and public goodwill.
Programme listing
Your logo within the Silver Partner section of the programme that every delegate, speaker and guest will have access to on arrival.
Two complimentary tickets
Two complimentary tickets to the event, ideal for rewarding your team or hosting a client for the day.
Where your brand appears
Silver places your brand at four touchpoints: online through the sponsors page, on-screen through the recognition slideshow, on social media through your thank-you post, and in print through the programme. Together they ensure your support is seen before, during and after the event.
The value to you
Silver is about visibility and association. For a modest investment — reinvested, as a non-profit, straight back into the event — your business is publicly aligned with creativity, learning and community spirit, and recognised as a founding supporter of TEDxGrantham.
What we’ll need
Your logo (a high-resolution PNG or SVG for web, and a vector or CMYK file for print), the web address to link to, and your social handles. We confirm exact deadlines when you book.
Your tickets
Two standard tickets giving full-day access to all talks, catering and networking. Ticket-holder names, dietary and access requirements must be submitted via the sponsor portal no later than 14 business days before the event, to guarantee catering and badge printing.
Silver Sponsor — at a glance
- Logo on the sponsors webpage, linked to your site
- Logo on the slideshow
- A dedicated social media thank-you post
- A listing in the programme
- Two complimentary event tickets
Gold Sponsor
£1,000Ideal for: Established regional organisations, mid-market enterprises and growing brands wanting heightened visibility, multi-channel promotion and direct, material engagement with delegates.
Gold moves your brand from supportive observer to active, recognised contributor. It pairs enhanced digital and print presence with a dedicated social campaign and tangible, in-person touchpoints inside the venue.
It is built for organisations that want to command attention in the auditorium and make a direct connection with an audience of regional executives and decision-makers.
What’s included
Elevated digital and print positioning
Priority positioning on the website with a larger logo and an expanded brand profile, plus an enhanced layout block in the programme that carries a short corporate description alongside your logo.
Welcome-pack insert
Insert one physical marketing asset — a brochure, flyer or quality branded item such as a tech accessory, notebook or premium stationery — into every delegate’s welcome pack, placing your brand directly into their hands.
Dedicated social media spotlight (3–4 posts)
A structured campaign of three to four dedicated spotlight posts profiling your business, your innovations and your alignment with the TEDx mission, using imagery or short media you provide, plus inclusion in the general appreciation campaign.
Logo feature on the slideshow
Your logo features on the sponsor recognition slide shown on the main-stage screen before the talks begin and again after the closing address.
Verbal recognition and priority comfort
The host delivers a dedicated verbal acknowledgement of your support during both the opening and closing remarks. Your guests are looked after in a Priority Seating Section with superior sightlines and proximity to the stage.
Four complimentary tickets
Four complimentary tickets with access to the Priority Seating Section, so your senior team or clients enjoy the day from an excellent vantage point.
Where your brand appears
Gold spans every channel and goes further: a prominent logo on the slideshow, an enhanced programme profile, a multi-post social spotlight, an item in every welcome pack, recognition from the stage, and priority seating. The effect is layered, repeated exposure across the campaign and the day.
The value to you
Gold sits at the heart of our offering. It combines strong, repeated brand exposure with tangible touchpoints that put your brand in front of, and into the hands of, delegates. It is the natural choice for a business that wants to be seen as an active part of the day rather than a name on a list.
What we’ll need
Beyond your logo and links, we agree the content for your spotlight posts, confirm the quantity and dimensions for your welcome-pack insert, and ask for a one-line tagline and pronunciation guide for the host.
Your tickets
Four tickets with Priority Seating Section access. Priority seating is allocated on early portal registration; names and details must be submitted 14 business days before the event so that priority badges are accurately allocated and printed.
Gold Sponsor — at a glance
- Prominent logo on the recognition slideshow
- Enhanced profile in the programme
- A dedicated 3–4 post social media spotlight
- Your insert in every attendee welcome pack
- Recognition from the stage, plus a Priority Seating Section
- Four complimentary event tickets
Platinum Sponsor
£2,000Ideal for: Major corporations, educational institutions and market-leading brands seeking a dominant on-site presence, B2B lead generation and premier alignment with the inaugural event.
Platinum is our highest tier — crafted for premier organisations seeking uncompromised exposure, omni-channel presence and full operational integration with TEDxGrantham 2026. It embeds your organisation as a foundation of the event itself.
Beyond visibility, Platinum gives you a physical base in the room, a dominant share of our social campaign, a dedicated editorial feature, and a standing place in the event’s future.
Corporate equity
Positions your organisation as a top-tier industry champion and a primary patron of regional intellectual and cultural capital.
Lead generation
Direct, face-to-face interaction at your exhibition table during high-dwell-time networking and catering blocks.
Public relations
High-impact digital content, premium backlinking and a permanent archival presence via long-tail video.
CSR and community
Measurable, highly visible proof of local economic support and investment in education and ideas.
What’s included
On-site presence and exhibition hub
A dedicated exhibition and display table in the designated area — your base from which staff can meet delegates, demonstrate products, share materials and capture leads during the long networking and catering intervals.
Comprehensive venue signage
Prominent physical signage — pull-up banners, backdrops or branded elements — in designated high-visibility zones, for persistent visual contact with delegates, media and the official event photographers.
Premium digital and LinkedIn editorial
An extensive campaign of six to eight dedicated spotlight posts, plus a long-form, co-authored LinkedIn feature exploring your alignment with the TEDx mission — high-level executive positioning to a broad B2B audience.
Individual stage recognition and future priority
Individual verbal acknowledgements from the main stage during the opening and closing sequences, and guaranteed first right of sponsorship for future TEDxGrantham events.
Premium programme, welcome pack and seating
Premium logo placement across the programme; placement for your insert (up to two items) in every welcome pack; and six complimentary tickets with a Priority Seating Allocation in the best seats in the house.
Where your brand appears
Platinum makes your brand visible at every touchpoint and at the highest level of prominence: leading the field online and on-screen, dominating the social campaign with an extended spotlight and a LinkedIn feature, and physically present in the room through your exhibition table, your own signage, welcome-pack inserts, recognition slide and priority seating.
The value to you
Platinum is about leadership — positioning your organisation as a driving force behind the inaugural event and the brand audiences associate most closely with it. Its blend of dominant visibility, a physical presence in the room and a place in the event’s future delivers a depth of association no other tier can match.
What we’ll need
We assign you a single point of contact and agree a full timeline. We need your logo and links; content and assets for the social spotlight and LinkedIn feature; your welcome-pack item(s); and your signage and exhibition materials.
Your tickets
Six tickets with a Priority Seating Allocation. Includes complimentary access to any speaker meet-and-greet sessions, if scheduled. Guest registrations must be locked 14 business days before the event.
Platinum Sponsor — at a glance
- Recognition online and on the slideshow before and after the talks
- An extended 6–8 post social spotlight plus a dedicated LinkedIn feature
- An exhibition / display table in the networking area
- Your own branded signage within the venue
- Primary welcome-pack placement (up to 2 items)
- Individual recognition from the stage, plus a Priority Seating Allocation
- First right on future TEDxGrantham sponsorship
- Six complimentary event tickets
Three steps, first-come first-served.
Sponsorship for this inaugural event is limited — it protects each partner’s visibility. Packages are allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Choose the package that best suits your goals — Silver, Gold or Platinum.
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Contact the committee to confirm your sponsorship and reserve your tier before it is allocated.
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Sign the agreement and send us your logo and materials; we agree a simple timeline and take care of the rest.
Sponsorship and
corporate partnerships.
Drop us a line and we will come back with the full prospectus PDF, a draft agreement and any answers you need.
TEDxGrantham is operated under licence from TED. As a non-profit event, all sponsorship revenue is reinvested into local venue production, logistics, speaker hosting and delegate materials.