The Hackathon for
Experiential Technology
January 22-26, 2026
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Reality Hack Sponsorship Prospectus Version 8.4 (04.25)
WELCOME TO
REALITY HACK
SPONSORSHIP 101
Lesson 1:
The Hackathon Tiers
Reality Hack at MIT brings the world’s most ingenious creators together.
They’re here to build.
You can bring the tools.
Tier 3: ENTERPRISE $30k
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Resume Access / Recruitment Assistance
Conference Panelist Opportunity
Tier 4: IMPACT $65k
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Photo/Video Priority
Host Networking Night
Conference Keynote Opportunity
Tier 5: MAXIMUM VISIBILITY $95k
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Optimal Hosting and Branding Opportunities
Custom Lounge or Media Booth
Marquee Conference Sponsorship Included
Lesson 2:
Choosing Your Own Adventure
Back bold ideas at their earliest stages.
Champion equal access to technology education.
Lead the conversations driving deep tech, spatial, and AI.
You might read about it later. . . .
Or you could be in the room.
Hack-to-Market Leadership ($5k-15k)
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Ideal for investors and co-founder scouts who thrive on being involved. This position is both your listening post and your front stage pass.
INCLUDES:1 Demo Day Judging Seat
Startup Advisor Office Hours (you’re the advisor!)
Benefactor Privileges: Present the Prize at Closing Ceremony
$5k per prize benefactor
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INCLUDES:
30 min program session entirely led by you, your co-founders, or research team
Priority logo placement on all conference assets
Access to all ticketed and VIP functions
Extra tickets for your team
Judging seat at the Hack
$15k (included in Tier 5)
Support Opportunity ($500-$5k)
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While admission to Reality Hack is free, attending is still a privilege not everyone can afford.
$5k provides travel fare and accommodations for (4) hackers from US-based underserved communities. Donors may elect to be named or remain anonymous. -
Support the travel costs for any attendee facing economic hardship, regardless of demographic. Attendees include hackers, mentors, speakers, and volunteers. Travel Angel donations will go into a common fund to be disbursed to qualifying recipients. Angels may elect to be named or remain anonymous.
Cost: Your Choice. We recommend $500—$5k
Boost Engagement ($3k-$15k)
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$7.5k+ (varies by # of guests)
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$7.5k (included in Tier 5)
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$5k (included in Tier 5)
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$3k (included in Tier 5)
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$15k
NEXT STEP:
Contact a Sponsorship Representative
sponsorship@mitrealityhack.com
Fine Print (Updated 07.22.25)
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APPROVAL. All sponsor engagements are subject to evaluation by Reality Hack for alignment with the organization's mission and values prior to approval and execution. Final approval of all sponsorships is contingent upon review by the MIT Office of General Counsel.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM. The EXPERIENTIAL Innovation Conference Program Committee retains full discretion over the curation of all sessions, including keynote presentations, irrespective of any existing sponsorship affiliations.
SUBSTITUTIONS. In the event a sponsor is unable to utilize one or more of their included benefits, Reality Hack will make reasonable efforts to offer a fair substitution, while remaining in accordance with MIT’s transparency and compliance policies.
CONTRACTING. Contractors engaged in connection with sponsored activations or campaigns who are contracted by Reality Hack are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in their respective agreements.
TRANSFER FEES. All sponsorships will be invoiced by Reality Hack, Inc. Processing fees to payments made via wire transfer or third-party platforms (e.g., Bill.com) will be billed back to sponsor.
PRIZES. Prizes are not included in the sponsorship cost (with the exception of Founders Lab Prize Benefactor sponsorships). Sponsor may elect to handle the distribution of prizes to winning teams, otherwise, Reality Hack shall add prize amounts to be invoiced as a separate line item.
Sponsors contributing to category-specific prizes must confirm final prize details in writing to Reality Hack no later than January 1, 2026.
DISCLAIMER. The policies listed here are not comprehensive.