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Supporting a Stronger Technology Community

At SIM Indianapolis, giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to supporting the current and future technology community through outreach initiatives that promote innovation, education, and opportunity.

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Community Partners

We are deeply grateful to our valued partners whose support fuels the mission of the IT Senior Leadership Community. Your commitment helps us cultivate a vibrant network of senior technology leaders while empowering the next generation of STEM professionals.

Together we:

  • Enable scholarships, educational grants, and mentorships for aspiring students.

  • Bridge industry leadership with educational access

  • Foster a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce

Drive Change

We cordially invite you to become a valued sponsor of our IT Senior Leadership Community. Join us in fostering a dynamic environment where knowledge sharing and collaboration flourish and where your solutions contribute to shaping the next era of enterprise IT leadership.

Our Sponsors Receive:

  • Direct access to local and regional tech leaders

  • Recognition through event participation and digital presence

  • Custom engagement options and thought leadership opportunities

Outreach Initiatives Over the Years

SIM Indianapolis Scholarships

  • Alan Stanford Scholarships
    To support future technology leaders, the Society for Information Management Indy Chapter will award $2,000 Alan Stanford Scholarships to four students from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. The recipients will receive their awards during the 44th annual Bepko Awards Ceremony Convocation.

  • Indiana Aspiration in Computing Awards
    SIM Indianapolis is a proud sponsor of the annual NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, giving $3,500 in partnership with Women & Hi-Tech. The NCWIT Indiana Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high-school level for their computing achievements. Awardees are chosen for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

  • TYF4Y VEX Robotics
    The Indy chapter will continue as a silver level sponsor in 2018, providing $10,000 annually to the VEX Robotics program. The VEX Robotics initiative is a statewide program focusing on STEM education in schools using school-sponsored robotics teams. The sponsorship enables schools to have access to robotics kits and participate in city and state competitions. The TechPoint Foundation for Youth VEX Robotics program has expanded to over 800 schools across Indiana, reaching thousands of students. 

  • Northview Robotics Club
    For the third year, SIM Indianapolis will continue its sole sponsorship of the Robotics Club at Northview Middle School in Washington Township. The Indy chapter provides $2,000 to the club for the VEX or FIRST LEGO League Robotics competitions. 

  • WinIT Women in Technology Summer Camp
    The Indy chapter will provide $3,250 for the 2018 WinIT Women in Technology summer camp held at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), marking the third year where SIM Indianapolis is covering expenses for five camp attendees. 

  • Nextech Teacher Sponsorship
    SIM Indianapolis will provide $10,000 for Computer Science (CS) Professional Development (PD) of three K-12 teachers. The teachers will be across the state of Indiana, helping to expand the outreach impact of the SIM Indy Chapter. With the sponsorship, the teachers will be able to provide year-long computer science education and reach an estimated 500+ students across Indiana. 

  • CoderDojo Indiana Hackathon
    SIM Indianapolis will sponsor $500 for TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s CoderDojo Indiana Hackathon initiative, which is for kids ages 7-17. The event focuses on activities and coding competitions to increase STEM awareness.

  • WinIT Women in Technology Summer Camp
    The Indy chapter will provide $3,250 for the 2018 WinIT Women in Technology summer camp held at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), marking the third year where SIM Indianapolis is covering expenses for five camp attendees.

  • Eleven Fifty Academy Scholarships
    The Indy chapter will provide $3,250 for the 2018 WinIT Women in Technology summer camp held at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), marking the third year where SIM Indianapolis is covering expenses for five camp attendees. Starting in 2018, SIM Indy will provide $7,000 to give eight merit and needs-based scholarships to professionals attending the Eleven Fifty Academy, where they will learn computer science skills to enrich their professional careers. The partnership with Eleven Fifty Academy will expand the scope of SIM Indy’s outreach to professional students. 

  • IvyTech Works
    New in 2018, SIM Indianapolis will provide $3,500 to Ivy Tech as part of their IvyTech Works program for adult women seeking to advance their career in a technology-focused field. 

  • iWIT - Women in Technology
    Partnering with Indy Women in Tech (iWIT), SIM Indianapolis will launch a custom 2018 outreach program for women in technology to expand diversity and inclusion within Indiana’s technology industry.

  • SIM Women Indianapolis
    SIM Indianapolis has launched a professional development outreach series for women in technology. The outreach program is funded and administered by the SIM Indy Chapter Board and its members with the objective to enrich the capabilities of technology professionals throughout 2018. The curriculum will be multi-tiered to include attendance at national SIM events, mentorship of young professionals, executive leadership coaching for tenured individuals, and skills training for all attendees.

  • Alan Stanford Scholarships
    To support future technology leaders, the Society for Information Management Indy Chapter awarded $2,000 Alan Stanford Scholarships to four students from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. The recipients received their awards on April 1st during the 43rd Annual Bepko Awards Ceremony Convocation at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

  • Indiana Aspiration in Computing Awards
    SIM Indianapolis is a proud sponsor of the annual NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award. The NCWIT Indiana Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women in high school for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

  • TYF4Y VEX Robotics
    The Indy chapter was a silver level sponsor, providing $10,000 annually to the VEX Robotics program. The VEX Robotics initiative is a two-year, statewide program focused on increasing STEM education in schools using school-sponsored robotics teams. The sponsorship enables schools to have access to robotics kits and participate in state-wide competitions.

  • FIRST LEGO League & VEX Robotics
    SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring the Robotics Club at Northview Middle School in Washington Township. The Indy chapter is providing $2,000 to the club for the upcoming VEX Robotics competition season.

  • WinIT Women in Technology Summer Camp
    The Indy chapter provided $3,250 for the 2017 WinIT Women in Technology summer camp held at IUPUI. For 2017, SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring another $3,250 to cover camp attendance and costs.

  • CoderDojo Indiana Hackathon
    The Indy chapter provided $3,250 for the 2017 WinIT Women in Technology summer camp held at IUPUI. For 2017, SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring another $3,250 to cover camp attendance and costs. SIM Indianapolis sponsored $500 for TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s CoderDojo Indiana Hackathon initiative, which was for kids ages 7-17. The event focused on activities and coding competitions to increase STEM awareness. 

  • Alan Stanford Scholarships
    To support future technology leaders, the Society for Information Management Indy Chapter awarded $2,000 Alan Stanford Scholarships to four students from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. The recipients, Chase Cresgy, Dejan Davis, Michael Inneh, and Mei Paw, received their awards on April 1st during the 42nd Annual Bepko Awards Ceremony Convocation at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. 

  • Indiana Aspiration in Computing Awards
    SIM Indianapolis is a proud sponsor of the annual NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award. The NCWIT Indiana Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women in high school for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

  • WinIT Women in Technology Summer Camp
    The Indy chapter provided $2,250 for the 2015 WinIT Women in Technology summer camp held at IUPUI. For 2016, SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring $3,250, which will help cover camp costs. 

  • FIRST LEGO League & VEX Robotics 
    SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring the Robotics Club at Northview Middle School in Washington Township. The Indy chapter is providing $2,000 to the club for the upcoming VEX Robotics competition season.SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring the Robotics Club at Northview Middle School in Washington Township. The Indy chapter is providing $2,000 to the club for the upcoming VEX Robotics competition season. Additionally, SIM Indianapolis is sponsoring $1,000 for Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s FIRST LEGO League competition. 

Make Your Impact

To explore SIM Indy’s Sponsorship opportunities contact us today.

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