Summer 2026 Sponsorship | Open for Partnerships

Partners &
Sponsors

AARI builds real infrastructure talent from Atlanta's APS pipeline to AUC to workforce. Sponsors get early access to prepared technical talent and a direct pipeline into the cohort model.

Cash and in-kind contributions are both welcome. Every tier is data-driven: add a partner by dropping into the config, no custom dev required.

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Confirmed Partners

Who's In

Active partnerships and confirmed sponsorships.

Silver Partner | $25,000+
Cisco
Confirmed | Silver Partner

Networking infrastructure and curriculum alignment with AARI's infrastructure-first training model.

Silver Partner | $25K Confirmed
Curriculum & Technology Partners
Red Hat

Red Hat

Curriculum Sponsor

OpenShift, OpenStack, RHEL, and Ansible. The backbone of AARI's systems curriculum.

In-Kind & Curriculum
NVIDIA

NVIDIA

GPU Grants · CUDA-Q

GPU hardware grants and CUDA-Q quantum computing curriculum. Powers AARI's AI and edge compute tracks.

In-Kind & Curriculum
QTS Data Centers

QTS Data Centers

Pilot Partner | Summer 2026 POC

90-day use case engagement for Summer 2026. Anchor conversion path following the August ribbon-cutting.

$25K Pilot | Anchor Conversion Path
Microsoft

Microsoft

Partnership in Active Development

Cloud architecture and Azure ecosystem integration. Active development.

In Development
ACCEPTED · 2026-27 COHORT

AWS Machine Learning University, 2026-27 Transformation Alliance

AARI has been accepted into the AWS-MLU 2026-27 Transformation Alliance cohort, a nationally competitive program recognizing organizations redefining how AI education is delivered.

Sponsorship Tiers

How to Partner with AARI

Four tiers structured around the Summer 2026 cohort and the August 2026 Atlanta Applied Robotics Campus opening at Thomasville Heights.

Founding Anchor

$500K/year | 3-Year Minimum Open

Vertical naming rights at the Atlanta Applied Robotics Campus. Deep integration across the cohort, campus, and AARI brand. Six verticals available for anchor positioning.

Vertical Naming Rights 8 Apprentice Seats/Year Dedicated Edge AI Use Case Track First-Look Hiring Advisory Board Seat Ribbon-Cutting Recognition

Six Verticals Available

Data Center Infrastructure Edge AI & Robotics Compute Cloud-to-Edge Deployment Quantum & Hybrid Systems Networking & Smart Infrastructure Mobility & Autonomy
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Program Sponsor

$150K/year Open

Named apprentice seats with first-look hiring access and one annual use case engagement. Direct integration into the cohort model.

2 Named Apprentice Seats One Annual Use Case Engagement First-Look Hiring on Sponsored Seats Demo Day Access
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Pilot Partner

$25K-$50K Open

A 90-day use case engagement with a defined scope and deliverable. Designed to convert to Program Sponsor or Founding Anchor after a successful pilot.

90-Day Use Case Engagement Defined Scope and Deliverable Conversion Path to Higher Tier
QTS Data Centers is currently engaged at this tier for Summer 2026
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Summer Apprenticeship Sponsor

$35K Open

Funds one AUC scholar plus one APS apprentice for the June through August 2026 cohort. Time-boxed offer for first-mover positioning before the August ribbon-cutting.

One AUC Scholar + One APS Apprentice June through August 2026 First-Mover Positioning
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Why Sponsor AARI

Concrete returns, not just goodwill.

Early Talent Access

Connect with infrastructure-trained scholars before they enter the job market. Cohort-based access replaces late-stage recruiting.

Tracked Outcomes

Sponsors receive documented outcomes: enrollment numbers, technical milestones, mentoring hours, and placement data.

Annual Pipeline

Cohort model runs annually. One partnership builds a compounding, multi-year talent pipeline into your organization.

Atlanta Ecosystem Positioning

AARI operates at the center of the APS-to-AUC-to-workforce pipeline. Sponsors are part of that Atlanta infrastructure story.

Tax-Deductible

AARI is a registered 501(c)(3). All cash contributions and in-kind donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 41-2742893.

Employer Match Eligible

AARI is eligible for employer matching programs. Employees can double their impact. Contact us for matching gift documentation.

Mentor Network

Coming Soon

AARI is developing a partnership with NSBE Atlanta Professionals as the mentor backbone of the Summer 2026 cohort. Industry mentors from the chapter would provide one-on-one guidance to AUC scholars and APS apprentices through the program.

Partnership announcement pending.

Year One Target: $2.6M

Corporate sponsorship and apprenticeship revenue. Conservative target. Stacks with grant funding, not in place of it.

Become a Partner

Ready to Partner?

Reach out directly. We respond fast. Tell us which tier interests you, whether cash or in-kind, and what your timeline looks like.

nolan@atlanta-robotics.org Sponsor a Scholar Kit | $1,500

AARI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 41-2742893. All contributions tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Secure payment via Stripe.