SPONSOR SEW IMPACT SUMMIT

Invest in the Future of Sewing Economies

The SEW IMPACT Summit brings together entrepreneurs, manufacturers, educators, innovators, investors, community leaders, and industry partners to strengthen sewing economies—from local communities to the global marketplace.

But this work is bigger than a three-day Summit.

SEW IMPACT is building a new way to make sewing economies visible, connected, and accessible.

A key part of this work is the development of the Sewing Economies Ecosystem Map—a free, public, living directory designed to make the businesses, entrepreneurs, schools, manufacturers, makers, organizations, resources, and infrastructure within a sewing economy easier to discover and connect.

The 2026 SEW IMPACT Summit is made possible with the support of:

IMPACT SPONSORS

WHY SPONSOR?

The Sewing Economy Is Bigger Than Fashion.

Sewing economies connect entrepreneurship, manufacturing, workforce development, technology, education, economic development, and creative industries.

Across communities, thousands of people are building businesses, teaching skills, manufacturing products, developing technology, creating jobs, and supporting the next generation of sewing talent.

But the ecosystem is often fragmented and difficult to see as a whole.

SEW IMPACT is working to change that.

SEW IMPACT Summit 2026

Sponsorship Opportunities

Growing Inclusive Sewing Economies

The SEW IMPACT Summit brings together entrepreneurs, industry professionals, educators, funders, and ecosystem partners to explore how we can create new pathways for venture development across sewing economies.

Sponsorship support helps make the Summit accessible to the community while advancing SEW IMPACT’s broader work to connect entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, markets, and relationships they need to build and grow ventures.

$500 — IMPACT SPONSORSHIP

Support the Founders.

Your support helps SEW IMPACT provide accessible programming and create opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and grow their ventures while strengthening Maryland’s sewing economies.

Includes:

  • Sponsor recognition on SEW IMPACT Summit materials

  • Logo/name recognition on the SEW IMPACT website

  • Social media recognition

  • Recognition during Summit programming

  • Supporter recognition associated with the development of the Maryland Sewing Economies Ecosystem Map

  • Company profile page in the Maryland Sewing Economies Ecosystem Directory

$1,000 — ECOSYSTEM SPONSORSHIP

Connect the ecosystem.

Your support helps strengthen the relationships, resources, and connections that enable entrepreneurs to move from ideas to ventures and from ventures toward growth.

Includes everything in Impact Sponsorship, plus:

  • Featured sponsor recognition

  • Dedicated sponsor spotlight on SEW IMPACT social media

  • Opportunity to share relevant resources with Summit participants

  • Recognition as an ecosystem partner supporting entrepreneur connection and resource development

  • Invitation to participate in future SEW IMPACT ecosystem conversations

$3,000 — INNOVATION SPONSORSHIP

Build what comes next.

Your support helps SEW IMPACT develop the entrepreneurial infrastructure, technology, and programming needed to create new pathways for sewing-economy ventures.

Includes everything in Ecosystem Sponsorship, plus:

  • Featured Innovation Sponsor recognition

  • Prominent sponsor placement across selected Summit materials

  • Opportunity to support a specific entrepreneurship or innovation initiative

  • Recognition connected to the development of SEW IMPACT’s digital and entrepreneurial infrastructure

  • Strategic conversation with SEW IMPACT leadership about opportunities for ecosystem engagement

  • Recognition as an Innovation Sponsor supporting the future of inclusive sewing economies

Your Sponsorship Helps Build the Ecosystem

Every level of support contributes to a larger effort to connect entrepreneurs, rebuild industry relationships, preserve knowledge, and create new pathways for venture development across sewing economies.

Impact. Ecosystem. Innovation.

Together, we can help entrepreneurs sew a way forward.

THE SEWING ECONOMIES ECOSYSTEM MAP

A Free, Living Resource for Finding and Connecting the Sewing Economy

The Sewing Economies Ecosystem Map will create a central, accessible way to discover the people, businesses, organizations, schools, resources, and infrastructure that make sewing economies possible.

It will help bring visibility to:

  • Sewing and fashion businesses

  • Independent designers and entrepreneurs

  • Makers and artisans

  • Manufacturers and production resources

  • Sewing schools and educational programs

  • Workforce development organizations

  • Textile and apparel resources

  • Equipment and technology providers

  • Community organizations

  • Industry and professional organizations

  • Entrepreneurial and business-support resources

  • Innovation and research partners

  • Other organizations and infrastructure supporting sewing economies