1. Imagine. Innovate. Integrate.

2. I-CUBE 2011

3. About Deeksha Deeksha– A brainwave by Dr. Sridhar is a Pre University college with a difference. Apart from training students for the P.U Board, Deeksha also nurtures students to crack various competitive exams such as IIT, AIEEE, CET, etc. It’s vision is to create an academic environment that encourages innovative, out of the box thinking and develop young individuals with a sense of responsibility to society. Over the years, Deeksha has done the same and has proved itself repeatedly. In order to propagate the Deeksha spirit of the out of the box attitude, Deeksha organizes it’s annual science fest I-Cube that channels students into applying themselves in unconventional ways.

4. About I-Cube I Cube is the annual hands on science fest organized by DeekshaCollege For Learning. Unlike conventional science fests, instead of testing text book knowledge of students, the fest urges students to apply the learnt concepts in a variety of ways. An array of mind boggling Tasks, challenges, games and events, the fest is the perfect example of creative, innovative and fun LEARNING.

5. Events I Cube’s events are classified into three broad categories : Imagine Innovate Integrate Apart from the main science events, there are various other events such as a photography event.

6. Imagine Round One Testing students creativity and ability to think out of the box.

7. Imagine Round Two

8. Innovate Round One Tests students ability to work with their hands and to apply the theoretical knowledge in practical situation

9. Innovate Round Two

10. Integrate Round One

11. Integrate Round Two Evaluate students based on their ability to build and create working models based on given parameters

12. Background I-Cube has been successful over the past years with over 50 schools taking part and around 850 students actively participating.

13. Target Audience I Cube is hosted in some of Bangalore’s prime locations and is attended by more than 800 people from all walks of life including :- Teenage crowd: enthusiastic student participants (Age Group: 14 to 17) Chief guests such as Faculty or corporates occupying prestigious posts in various reputed universities/companies. The event is also attended by people with a scientific zeal, thirst for knowledge or by those who yearn for fun. Parents of participants with a palate of tastes also attend the event.

14. Sponsorship Business sponsorship is a major source of funding for many events as more and more companies have discovered this to be a powerful marketing tool. Building and strengthening your company brand through effective visibility is one of the key essentials in business strategy. To be effective, sponsorship of any event must serve the interest of three constituent groups: It must serve the business interest of the sponsoring company. It must serve the best interests of the event and its participants It must have a positive impact in nurturing young scientific talent. Keeping the above points in mind, we have carefully drafted out logical and effective packages to simplify the sponsorship process.

15. Marketing And Media Campain Sponsoring this event will give your organization an opportunity to encourage fading scientific outlook amongst students and also popularize your brand image among the student community The thrust of every business is the amount of awareness it has in the market. In order to promote our event and it’s sponsors, a variety of mediums are implemented. The below laid plan will provide maximum visibility for your company in the promotion of the event

16. Mediums Of Advertising Direct mailing: The event brochure carrying your company logo will be mailed (both soft copy and the hard copy) out to the target audience mentioned previously in this document. Local awareness : Promotion of the event through newspaper articles and announcement in renowned radio stations of the city. Ads & press releases: The event will be publicized through advertisements in major national newspapers. Other forms of print media like magazines, posters and banners will also be implemented. Online Media: The advertisements of our sponsors will be displayed on the official domain of the event for up to two weeks before the event. Apart from our own domain, event advertisements will be displayed on websites of partners.

17. Benefits Of Sponsoring It provides a platform for the youth - the future of this country to showcase their ideas in front of a mass audience. Opportunity provided would benefit the company in the long runby establishing the company’s reputation as one that supports radical ideas. Interacting with bright minds from various schools and colleges may provide some great ideas. It’s a place where business contacts are made and where business gets done. It’s an event of substance: a gathering of motivated, encouraged and potential scientists.

18. Packages Of Sponsorship Rs. 25,000 Rs. 75,000 Rs. 50,000

19. Platinum Sponsor Benefits (Rs.75,000> Advertisement on main backdrop poster visible to every attendant of the event. Logo on every prize certificate. Announcement declaring our gratitude/company slogan to the audience and gathering. Two 6X4 posters. Stall facility available.

20. Gold Sponsor Benefits (Rs.50,000> Logo on every prize certificate. Announcement declaring our gratitude/company slogan to the audience and gathering. Two 6X4 posters. Stall facility available.

21. Silver Sponsor Benefits (Rs.25,000> Announcement declaring our gratitude/company slogan to the audience and gathering. Two 6X4 posters. Stall facility available.

22. Other Sponsor Benefits (Rs.5,000 or less> If none of the previous packages enticed you enough in order to sponsor I-Cube and support budding scientists, any small donation from your company too will be appreciated. A small amount from your company will go a long way in our event. Announcement declaring our gratitude/company slogan to the audience and gathering and one 6X4 poster will also be provided.

23. Contact us The interested sponsors can contact us on the following numbers and email addresses. - 9008890069 -8105676170 -9845555257 -9886363173 Also, deeksha.dibgkrdcl@ace-online.co.in narendra.b@ace-online.co.in

24. Thank you for your support !