Altium Sponsorship

Midnight Sun Member: Tak Alguire

Contact Name: Chris Potts

Title: Senior Business Development

Email: chris.potts@altium.com

Phone:   971 334 2268

Initial Contact: September 19th 2016 

Request: 3 Atlium Designer licenses

Status: Awaiting slight adjustment to our logos

Personal Opinion: High Confidence 

ABSOLUTELY NO MEDIA COVERAGE OF SPONSORSHIP UNTIL FORMAL CONTRACT HAS BEEN SIGNED 

Event Log

DateEventResponseComments
September 19th 2016Initial ContactPositive, solid feedback. Agreed with need and valued our use case and the student learning environment.Returned voicemail, introduced team and our use cases. Highlighted exposure to industry and software in the field. Discussed our next vehicles and plans to redesign electrical system over the next year. Focused on ASC 2018 and WSC 2019 as end targets.
September 27th 2016Followup EmailQuick reply to email referencing progressing 'very soon'Sent email thanking for phone call and discussion last week. Highlighted our our members using Altium during coop and wanting to bring the tool back to the team. Hopefully keeps the ball rolling
September 27th 2016Phone CallVerbal confirmation of agreement
September 27th 2016Return EmailAsked questions regarding licenses
September 27th 2016Contract OfferOffer extended by Altium, requires signature and high res logo




Contract Details

Contract DetailsKey PointsBenefits for Midnight SunBenefits for Altium (Paraphrased)

12 Month Sponsorship Agreement

3 OnDemand licenses for latest Altium software

Access to technical documentation and community forums

Will benefit from updates and changes

Valued at $25,860 USD

  • Seems as if we aren't "forced" to do anything besides supplying a high res logo
  • Re-evaluate value of sponsorship after 12 months, internal atmosphere seems to carry negative connotation to student teams providing value
  • Lets focus on providing content to show value and appreciation of sponsorship
  • Access to Atlium designer licenses
  • Rights to free upgrades & new releases
  • Access to altium support and documentation
  • Access to online resources, tutorial videos etc.
  • Publicity of the project or program
  • Access to Altium spokespersons for interviews
  • Publicity on Altium's website
  • Media announcement of sponsorship
  • Media case study after implementation
  • Marketing case study, including testimonials
  • Access to managers/leads for interviews
  • Application of Altium logos according to guides lines attached
  • Use of university name on Altium website + high res team logo
  • Recognition on team website