W3C Sponsorships Program
Your sponsorship directly contributes to making the Web work, for everyone: a Web that reflects the principles of security which guide our technical work and community engagement, and support workshops (such as food and beverages, Internet connectivity, interpretation, captioning, sign language, merchandise such as t-shirts, bags, etc.) or support for the development of specific publications, tools, training materials, among other possibilities.
We have two main sponsorship opportunities available, and under each one four tiers based on different amounts for members and non-members. You can choose the one that better suits your interests, aspirations and alignment with our work.
W3C Principles Champion
You can have an impact on people's daily lives by ensuring the Web is secure, private, available to people with disabilities, and to anyone whatever their language or writing system. Show your leadership in social responsibility by supporting W3C's current programs and proposed initiatives. With your support, W3C can continue to work so that the Web is available to all.
Internationalization
security has been instrumental in improving Web security through the development of authentication technologies that can replace weak passwords and help mitigate threats from phishing and similar attacks.
Business ecosystems
The work of W3C meets the needs of many industries to develop web services and applications that have a positive impact in the lives of people around the world. W3C is actively looking for sponsors to strengthen work that support business ecosystem development around e-commerce, media & entertainment, publishing, network & communications, data and knowledge, web of things and web advertising.
Distribution of funds
An indicative distribution of the sponsorship funds is outlined below. Such distribution will allow for work associated with each of our Principles to expand and further develop:
- 60% funds towards support for logistics and operational costs related to the core activities specifically linked to one of the W3C Principles
- 25% funds towards supporting W3C Training associated with the specific principle supported
- 15% funds towards supporting W3C R&D activities associated with the specific principle supported
Benefits
| Benefits for 12 months | Diamond | Ruby | Emerald | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on W3C sponsors page on the website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Promotional interview posted online | ✔ | |||
| Acknowledgement on related marketing | ✔ All | ✔ Two selected events | ✔ One selected event | |
| Acknowledgement on training materials, events and R&D activities that focus on a specific principle supported | ✔ All events | ✔ Three selected events/activities | ✔ Two selected events/activities | ✔ One selected event/activity |
| Amount for W3C Members, in USD | 150,000 | 70,000 | 35,000 | 17,500 |
| Amount for non-members, in USD | 155,000 | 75,000 | 40,000 | 22,500 |
Community Engagement Champion
The Community Engagement Champion will provide annual support so that W3C can deliver more engaging community events that are key to strengthen participation and advance technical discussions. Community Engagement activities include W3C’s annual conference TPAC, Advisory Committee meetings, Workshops, as well as Group meetings and industry ecosystem events, or support to Training and R&D activities.
Sponsorship opportunities can also be tailored for specific community events. Please reach out if you are interested.
Distribution of funds
An indicative distribution of the sponsorship funds is outlined below. Such distribution will allow for an enhanced community engagement experience at events, as well as to expand the benefit to those unable to attend events in person:
- 60% funds towards improving experience for participants at W3C community events including all logistics and operational costs
- 25% funds towards supporting W3C Training
- 15% funds towards supporting W3C R&D activities
Benefits
| Benefits for 12 months | Diamond | Ruby | Emerald | Sapphire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on W3C sponsors page on the website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Promotional interview posted online | ✔ | |||
| Acknowledgement on related marketing | ✔ All | ✔ Two selected events | ✔ One selected event | |
| Logo included in printed banners, badges and event signage | ✔ All | ✔ Two selected items | ||
| Logo on W3C TPAC merchandise | ✔ | |||
| Logo as host of W3C TPAC reception | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Access to Sponsors Lounge at W3C TPAC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation to an exclusive social event for Sponsors at W3C TPAC (limited seats) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Acknowledgement on training materials, events and R&D activities | ✔ All events | ✔ Three selected events/activities | ✔ Two selected events/activities | ✔ One selected event/activity |
| Amount for W3C Members, in USD | 150,000 | 70,000 | 35,000 | 17,500 |
| Amount for non-members, in USD | 155,000 | 75,000 | 40,000 | 22,500 |
Donations
Become a Friend of W3C and support our vision for a web that works, for everyone.
We encourage you to explore a donation.
- Your contribution strengthens our operations and programming
- US tax deductible