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IntroductionThe Cade Prize for Inventivity—namedafter Dr. Robert Cade, lead inventorbehind Gatorade—celebrates inventorsand entrepreneurs, who, through aninnovative invention, demonstrate acreative approach to addressingproblems in their field of expertise. Winners are awarded a total of $100,000in cash prizes plus free legal services fromintellectual property attorneys.Dr. Robert Cade working in his lab at the University of Florida

BackgroundNow in its 16th year, the Cade Prize isone of the largest cash prizecompetitions for early-stage inventorsand entrepreneurs.Since its launch in 2010, it has drawnhundreds of creative thinkers fromFlorida and has grown to draw anational audience with applicants fromall over the US. 2024 Grand Prize Winner: WriggleBrew

EnvironmentalHealthcareTechnologyWildcardSports$50,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000THE PRIZESGrand Prize

Grand Prize Sponsors

Student Choice Award$2,500+ Logo or company name on trophy+ Social media shout out+ Recognition on cadeprize.org + 2 VIP tickets to the awards ceremony+ Opportunity to present awardProvide local high school and college studentsthe opportunity to learn from VCs and selectthe winner of the Student Choice Award

Cocktail Sponsor$2,500+ Logo or company name displayed at the bar+ Social media shout out+ Recognition on cadeprize.org + 2 VIP tickets to the awards ceremonyHonor Dr. Cade at the awards ceremony byserving the same drink he shared in hislab at his gathering of the minds.

Lodging Sponsor$5,000+ Recognition on cadeprize.org+ Recognition at the awards ceremony+ Social media thank you post+ 2 VIP tickets to the awards ceremony+ Opportunity to include materials in welcome bagCover lodging for the 15 finalist teams.

TechnologyCategory SponsorEnvironmentalSportsHealthcareWildcard$10,000+ Recognition on cadeprize.org+ Recognition in national press release announcing winners+ Opportunity to introduce category winner at awards ceremony + 4 VIP tickets to the awards ceremonyper categorySponsor a category prize.

Travel Sponsor$15,000+ Recognition on cadeprize.org+ Recognition in press releases announcing finalists and winners + Recognition at the awards ceremony+ Social media thank you post+ 4 VIP tickets to the awards ceremony+ Opportunity to include materials in welcome bagCover flights for the 15 finalist teams.

$75,000Title Sponsorship+ Logo or company name included in nationaladvertising campaign+ Dedicated press release announcing sponsorship+ Opportunity for custom brand activation atawards ceremony16th Annual Cade Prize for Inventivity presented by (your company)+ Logo on lanyards and badges+ Logo on step-and-repeat photo backdrop + 6 VIP tickets to the awards ceremony+ Lodging at Hyatt Place Downtown Gainesville

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cadeprize.orgMore ----->Follow ---->SR. MANAGER OF DONOR ENGAGEMENTjfarmer@cademuseum.org 352-672-0447Jody Farmer