We seek industry, academic, government, non-profit, and other partners to invest in the Grand Challenges Initiative, a multi-year research and educational collaboration, to help define the future of fire engineering. Together, we’ll benefit from peer-to-peer learning and collaboration that will leverage our collective knowledge and strengths, propelling us forward in a more efficient, expedient way than any of us could manage alone.
Join us as a Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) Partner
We recognize that different entities will be able to contribute in different ways (see below for opportunities for academics and government agencies). To that end, we’ve developed the following options for joining the SFPE Foundation Grand Challenges Initiative as a GCI Partner:
| GCI PARTNER ENGAGEMENT |
Luminary
$15,000+
over 2 yrs |
Platinum
$10,000+
over 2 yrs |
Gold
$5,000+
over 2 yrs |
Silver
$2,500+
over 2 yrs |
Academic & Research
Free |
| Invite to Annual VIP Reception at SFPE AC & Expo |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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| 6 Working Group meetings/yr (virtual) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Logo displayed on GCI website |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Partner-only access to GCI website; enhanced networking |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Promotion of GCI-related work via GCI website/socials/e-newsletter |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Influence on GCI RFP topics & locations |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Influence over GCI Summit topics & locations |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Recognition as an SFPE Foundation donor on Foundation website |
X |
X |
X |
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| Priority invite to Summit program committees |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
| Priority speaking roles at Summits |
X |
X |
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X |
| Priority invite to serve on advisory panels for RFP projects |
X |
X |
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X |
| Logo included on GCI Summit signage/website |
X |
X |
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| Priority mutual cross-promotion of up to 3 events per year |
X |
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X |
| Logo on a slide in any GCI-relevant SFPE Foundation webinars |
X |
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| Booth and 1 registration for 1 GCI Summit |
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X* |
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| Booth and 1 registration for 2 GCI Summits |
X* |
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*The value of this line item is not tax deductible.
CLICK HERE to download the GCI Partner Commitment Form and help us define the future of fire engineering.
Join us as an Academic or Government Agency GCI Partner!
Academics are invited to join the Grand Challenges Initiative at the appropriate Department- or University-level at no cost. Please contact SFPE Foundation Director Leslie Marshall (foundation@sfpe.org) for more information on what is required. Individual academics are encouraged to participate as well at no cost.
Government agencies or government-affiliated entities are encouraged to participate in the Grand Challenges Initiative. Please contact SFPE Foundation Director Leslie Marshall (foundation@sfpe.org) to discuss.