Micro Sponsorship Stream Applicant must:

• Be an ERIN member in good standing

• Host the initiative in full or in part within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region

• Demonstrate ecosystem benefit beyond their own organization

• Provide evidence of confirmed collaboration or sponsorship from at least one other organization, showing that ERIN is not the sole contributor to the initiative

• Align with ERIN’s mission, values, and commitment to fostering connection, collaboration, and measurable impact within the ecosystem

• Indicate how the ERIN funds will be used

• Agree to and sign ERIN’s Community Initiatives Funding Agreement as a condition of funding

Note: If an application is declined, the same initiative may not be resubmitted within the same fiscal year; however, applicants may submit a different initiative for consideration within that same fiscal year.

Applicants must report on:

• Total number of attendees

• Activity - Number of workshops, panels, or sessions delivered, Topics covered and relevance to innovation/entrepreneurship

• Number of stakeholders or partners engaged

• Diversity indicator (e.g., percentage or estimated representation of underrepresented groups)

• Branding or visibility opportunities realized for ERIN

• At least one testimonial demonstrating personal or professional impact

• One qualitative impact indicator such as:

  • Number of new connections made

  • Number of follow-up meetings generated

  • Participant satisfaction score/NPS/inclusion & belonging

  • Testimonials demonstrating ecosystem impact

Note: Reporting must be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the initiative using the Micro-Sponsorship Post-Initiative Report.

• Materials/Tech

  • Reasonable material costs such as the design and production of hard copy collateral or learning materials for attendees

  • Software required for capturing of reporting data, implementing the initiative

• Marketing and Promotion

  • Paid social media promotion where the value exceeds the cost

• Food and Venue Costs

  • Venue fees

  • Food/Beverage expenses

  • Renting equipment (AV, projectors, microphones, stage)

• Labour

  • Wages in relation to salary or contract work for any individuals whose time can be attributed to program activity

  • Overhead Costs

  • Professional Membership fees

• Marketing and Promotion

  • Multi level marketing that is sales driven

• Travel Expenses

• Food and Venue Costs

  • Expenses related to alcohol and tobacco/cannabis with the exception in cases where there is a recognized cultural or religious custom that includes the presentation of these items as part of established traditions or practices.

Post Initiative Report have to be completed and submitted within 30 days of initiative completion.

To submit the report, please use the following link:

https://airtable.com/app8w1RC8jvJUUE8p/pagzCzwzyTEu5SHdV/form