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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hackathons need funding, and the number one way to get funding is to acquire sponsors. Potential sponsors would most likely be local companies already in contact with the school. In many cases, the companies will reach out themselves once they catch word of an event going on. This is very good for the Hackathon host, as more local companies hear word of the event happening and want to be a part of it themselves. To secure the sponsors, however, one has to build their “brand,” or reputation, with the companies. In other words, take time and make yourself known. It can’t be expected to make one phone call and have a paying sponsor. Make sure that you can effectively “sell” your event to them and make it a worthwhile investment for them. This may take a few phone conversations and maybe an interview toward the end, but if they are interested enough to keep contact after the initial conversation, odds are in your favor of gaining a sponsor.</span>