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.