How will you make an impact?
Sponsor a Student. Change a Summer.
This summer, you have the opportunity to open doors for students who may not otherwise have access to high-quality, hands-on learning experiences.
Through our Summer Innovation Academy, Wayfinder Initiative provides immersive experiences in STEM, Fine Arts, and Esports for students ages 6–16. These are not just activities—they are opportunities for students to build confidence, discover new interests, and develop real-world skills in a safe, structured environment.
We are actively seeking partners to help fully or partially sponsor students, with priority given to foster youth and at-risk students across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
For many of these children, summer can be a time of limited opportunity. With your support, it can become a season of growth, creativity, and possibility.
Your Impact
$199 sponsors one student for one full week
$995 sponsors five students
$1,990 sponsors ten students
Every contribution—no matter the size—directly supports access to meaningful, life-shaping experiences.
Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to explore, create, and lead.
Give to Create Change
Your support of Wayfinder Initiative MS helps bring hands-on STEM learning to students and families in underserved communities. Gifts expand access to career exploration, innovative tools, and real-world experiences that build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging. Every contribution—whether donating, sharing, or volunteering—helps open doors to future opportunities and strengthens learning beyond the classroom.
corporate sponsors
*All sponsorships above $250 are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We will provide a written acknowledgment for your records.*
Diamond Sponsor
Exclusive naming rights to a program or space, plus VIP invitations to special events.
Bronze Sponsor
Logo placement on our website and a featured social media highlight.
Silver Sponsor
Logo recognition on program materials, in our e-newsletter, and on event signage.
Gold Sponsor
Event booth presence and featured signage at the STEM Hub.
Community Sponsor
Recognition on our website and a public thank-you shoutout.
Platinum Sponsor
Logo placement on the mobile lab banner and inclusion in press or media features.
STEM Station Sponsorships
Support a specific learning area through a focused station sponsorship. Recognition opportunities are included with each station, and full details are available in our Sponsorship Guide.
AI & Machine Learning Station — $7,500
Future-focused, hands-on learning in artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
Robotics & Autonomous Systems Station — $10,000
Visually engaging robotics and automation experiences that bring engineering to life.
Robotics & Autonomous Systems Station — $10,000
Visually engaging robotics and automation experiences that bring engineering to life.
