Medical Innovation Forum Sponsorship Opportunities
Get prime visibility for your company among the up and coming startups and industry leaders in Southern California.
Get premium visibility for your company at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum! We expect 850+ attendees this year!
Octane will host our Medical Innovation Forum 2022 as an in-person experience with live streaming to expand the reach of Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum globally. Join us in collaborating with industry experts, strategics, physicians, entrepreneurs, and investors who have made significant strides towards an accelerated future in the medical industry. The Forum will highlight the wide-ranging impact of the most recent medical innovations and how industry will adapt to enhance patient care.
During the two-day Forum, Octane will host LaunchPad SBDC presenting companies, Startup Showcase pitching sessions, networking sessions such as our OCTANEFEST, and panel sessions featuring industry leaders sharing their expertise on topics such as raising capital, managing investment, scaling with innovation, optimizing Board opportunities, setting up Clinical Trials, updating regulatory requirements, and revising resource management to adjust to the evolving workforce.

Projected attendee breakdown.
Featured Speaking Role Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – SOLD
Exclusive Opportunity
$50,000
Position your company as a leader in the Orange County medical innovation space at Octane’s conference that brings together startups, entrepreneurs, universities, strategic advisors and investors. As the Presenting Sponsor, you will have the highest brand visibility level on-site and on all promotional marketing materials.
Session Opportunities
- Exclusive keynote session
- Breakfast with Experts (two x 45 minute sessions at a round table for 10)
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Dedicated email announcement of exclusive keynote session with sponsor logo
- Sponsor logo on all email campaigns
- Sponsor logo on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- High visibility on-site branding at conference entrance
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to keynote speaking session
- Highly visible sponsor logo at Octane’s 2nd Annual OCTANEFEST
- 6’ Showcase Exhibitor table on-site
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for the conference bag
- 2 dedicated push notifications on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Video
- Two 30-second promotions played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post of Presenting Sponsor across Octane’s platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Dedicated social media post of exclusive keynote session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post of exclusive keynote session during the live conference
- Custom social media post created by Octane for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 30 In-Person Conference Tickets + 30 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Post-conference synopsis report
Panel Session Sponsor
3 Opportunities
$45,000
As a session sponsor, your company, in coordination with Octane, will select the session topic and all panelists (including the moderator) that will represent the subject matter during the panel session. Your company will receive branding and recognition around the session that best aligns with your area of expertise.
Session Opportunities
- Moderate and select all panelists for the panel session
- Breakfast with Experts (two x 45 minute sessions at a round table for 10)
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Dedicated email announcement of panel session with sponsor logo
- Sponsor logo on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- High visibility on-site branding at conference entrance
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to panel session
- 6’ Showcase Exhibitor table on-site
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for the conference bag
- 1 dedicated push notifications on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Video
- One 30-second promotions played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
Social Media
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Dedicated social media post of panel session prior to the conference
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Dedicated social media post of panel session during the live conference
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Custom social media post created by Octane for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 25 In-Person Conference Tickets + 25 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
Premier Sponsor
$35,000
As a Premier Sponsor of Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum, gain exposure at the conference through recognition as one of the top sponsors and trailblazers in the medical innovation. Your company will be listed as a top sponsor at the conference where emerging medical innovation startups begin their path toward making an impact.
Session Opportunities
- Speaking role on a panel
- Breakfast with Experts Session
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Recognition on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- High visibility on-site branding at conference entrance
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to panel session
- 6’ Showcase Exhibitor table on-site
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for the conference bag
- 1 dedicated push notifications on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Video
- One 30-second promotions played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post of panel session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post of panel session during the live conference
- Custom social media post created by Octane for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 25 In-Person Conference Tickets + 25 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
LaunchPad SBDC Sponsor
Exclusive Opportunity
$20,000
LaunchPad SBDC, Octane’s award-winning and nationally recognized accelerator, will select 10 of its top medical innovation companies to pitch to investor judges and attendees at the conference. At Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum, this sponsor will emcee the LaunchPad SBDC presentations. This opportunity includes exclusive introductions to the finalist companies at the conference.
Session Opportunities
- Opening remarks for the LaunchPad SBDC presentations
- Introduce the LaunchPad SBDC presenting companies
- Facilitate judges Q&A after each presentation
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Dedicated email announcement of LaunchPad SBDC session with sponsor logo
- Recognition on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- High visibility on-site branding at conference entrance
- Sponsor logo on screen during sponsor introduction
- 6’ Showcase exhibitor table on-site
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for the conference bag
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Video
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A 30-second promotion played to the entire audience (provided by sponsor)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post of the LaunchPad SBDC session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post of the LaunchPad SBDC session during the live conference
- Custom social media post created by Octane for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 15 In-Person Conference Tickets + 15 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
Speaking Role Opportunities
Panelist Sponsor
$12,500
Session Opportunities
- Panelist on one of the session panels
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Recognition on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to panel session
- Custom messaging on screen displays throughout the conference venue and on the conference platform (event app) featured during breaks
- 6’ Showcase exhibitor table on-site
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for the conference bag
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post of the panel session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post of the panel session during the live conference
- Custom social media post created by Octane for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 12 In-Person Conference Tickets + 12 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
International Sponsor
4 Opportunities
$12,500
As an International Sponsor, your company will receive branding & recognition around the international panel, helping to broaden the medical innovation reach globally. Your company and panelist will be represented as a subject matter expert during the session.
Session Opportunities
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Speaking role on a panel session
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Recognition on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to panel session
- 6’ Showcase exhibitor table on-site
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for the conference bag
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post of the panel session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post of the panel session during the live conference
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 12 In-Person Conference Tickets + 12 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
Startup Showcase Sponsorship
4 Opportunities
$10.000
As a Startup Showcase Sponsor, your company will provide the opening remarks for the pitching session with the opportunity to highlight your company’s background and services to the investor and startup audience. You will also introduce each of the presenting companies throughout the showcase. Highly visible branding and company recognition prior to, during, and after the conference is also included in the benefits detailed below.
Session Opportunities
- Opening remarks for the Startup Showcasesession
- Emcee the introduction of each of the presenting companies in the session (5-7 companies per session)
- Attend and introduce your company and services to all presenting companies at the Octane Capital & Growth Breakfast
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Recognition on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to Startup Showcase session
- 6’ Showcase exhibitor table on-site
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post highlighting the Startup Showcase session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post highlighting the Startup Showcase during the conference
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 8 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
LaunchPad SBDC Judge Sponsorship
6 Opportunities
$10,000
As a LaunchPad SBDC Judge Sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to appoint a strategic expert as a judge for the LaunchPad SBDC presenting companies. The appointed expert will be involved in the LaunchPad SBDC Q&A and the scoring of each company. Highly visible branding and company recognition prior to, during, and after the conference is also included in the benefits detailed below.
Session Opportunities
- Appointed judge for the LaunchPad SBDC presenting companies
Marketing + Brand Visibility + Exposure
- Recognition on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website homepage
- Sponsor logo on screen prior to LaunchPad SBDC session
- 6’ Showcase exhibitor table on-site
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- Sponsor logo, links, and the ability to upload sponsor information and videos highlighted in “Sponsor” section of the conference platform (event app)
- Opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual conference bag (Octane sends an email with links to your promotional items)
Social Media
- Dedicated social media post highlighting the LaunchPad SBDC session prior to the conference
- Dedicated social media post highlighting the LaunchPad SBDC session during the conference
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
Employee & Client Agreement
- 8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 8 Virtual Conference Tickets
- Post-conference access to event content for all attendees
- Conference attendee list provided to sponsor before the conference (Name, Title, and Company)
- Post-conference synopsis report
Community Sponsorships
Conference Platform (Event App)
Exclusive Opportunity
$12,500
As the Conference Platform (event app) sponsor at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum, your company logo will be featured on the highly used attendee interface system for accessing agenda information, attendee connections, and ongoing conference updates.
This Sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor logo on email announcing the conference platform (event app) sent to all registered attendees prior to the conference
- Highly visible sponsor logo on the Conference Platform (event app)
- Sponsor defined Conference Platform (event app) password
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- 2 dedicated push notifications on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 12 In-Person Conference Tickets + 12 Virtual Conference Tickets
WiFi Sponsor
Exclusive Opportunity
$12,500
As the Wi-Fi sponsor at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum, your company name could be the answer to the most frequent question we receive: What is the Wi-Fi Password? You will increase your company’s awareness to all attendees at the conference.
This Sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor defined Wi-Fi password
- Sponsor logo on signage for wi-fi on site
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- 1 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 12 In-Person Conference Tickets + 12 Virtual Conference Tickets
Breakfast Sponsor
2 Opportunities
$12,500
As the Conference Breakfast sponsor at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum, your company logo will be highlighted when people are fresh eyed and ready to mingle at the beginning of the day.
This Sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor logo on signage in breakfast area as host of the breakfast
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- Dedicated social media post announcing your sponsorship of the breakfast during the conference
- 1 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 12 In-Person Conference Tickets + 12 Virtual Conference Tickets
Connecting Sponsorships
VIP Investor Lounge
2 Opportunities
$10,000
Exclusive access to the VIP Investor Lounge for scheduling one-on-one meetings with your choice of Startup Showcase and LaunchPad SBDC company CEOs. Lounge includes VIP restricted area, signage with your logo, and snacks and beverages for attendees.
This Sponsorship includes:
- VIP Investor Lounge access for all one-on-one investor meetings
- Company logo on VIP Investor Lounge signage
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- 1 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 10 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets
Lanyard Sponsor – SOLD
Exclusive Opportunity
$10,000
As the conference lanyard sponsor, you have the opportunity for every conference attendee to see your company name and logo. Design the conference lanyard with your logo or slogan for maximum visibility at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum 2022.
This Sponsorship includes:
- Company branded lanyard for all attendees
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- 1 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 10 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets
Water Bottle Sponsor
Exclusive Opportunity
$10,000
As the Water Bottle sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to brand the event water bottle that will be handed out to each attendee upon arrival at the event.
This Sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor branded water bottles for each attendee
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- 1 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 10 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets
Private Dinner Sponsor
2 Opportunities
$10,000
Dinner sponsors have the opportunity to exclusively host 10-12 conference VIPs in an intimate setting at a premier restaurant in the Orange County area. Sponsors will engage and network with guests in a private space with a customized experience.
This Sponsorship includes:
- Recommendations & a reservation at a premier location near the conference venue
- Facilitation of invitations to VIPs at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum to sponsor dinner
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting
- Social media post highlighting your dinner during the event
- 1 dedicated push notification on the digital event platform to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session or click on a link
- 10 In-Person Conference Tickets + 10 Virtual Conference Tickets
Contributing Sponsorships
Showcase Sponsor
6 Opportunities
$7,500
Display and present your company and be part of our tabletop showcase exhibitors. As a showcase exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to set up and meet with prospective customers at your table.
This sponsorship includes:
- 6’ Showcase Exhibitor Table on-site
- 8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 8 Virtual Conference Tickets
Break Sponsor
4 Opportunities
$7,500
As the break sponsor, your company will receive recognition at one of the selected breaks at Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum 2022. Your company will also have branded coffee cups – allowing your logo to be seen throughout the event.
This sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor logo on signage in break area
- Sponsor branded coffee cups
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to highlight sponsor during the break
- 8 In-Person Conference Tickets + 8 Virtual Conference Tickets
Breakfast with Experts
5 Opportunities
$5,000
Host a Breakfast with Expert session for a small group of Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum attendees. Attendees will be able to sign-up for the opportunity to attend your expert session. Octane will market your session to all Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum attendees prior to your session. Breakfast with Experts will include 15-20 experts and will be hosted in its own private area.
This sponsorship includes:
- Topic Selection for two 45-minute Expert Sessions (8-9 attendees per session)
- Visibility on the Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website featuring the expert speaker bio and headshot
- Marketing of your session to Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum attendees
- 5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 5 Virtual Conference Tickets
Symposium Session Sponsor
4 Opportunities
$5,000
The Symposium sponsor is an opportunity to reach the entire Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum audience. This dedicated 3-5-minute video will feature a topic of your company’s choice. The video will provide educational content in advance, and it will play during the conference within the main agenda, visible to both in-person and virtual attendees. After the conference, it will be accessible to all attendees through our digital content platform, further increasing your company’s branding and visibility.
This sponsorship includes:
- 3-5 minute video (sponsor provided) featuring a topic of your company’s choice
- 5 In-Person Conference Tickets + 5 Virtual Conference Tickets
Branded Mobile Device Charging Station
2 Opportunities
$5,000
Have your company’s logo in one of the most coveted conference areas – the mobile charging station! Conference attendees will be able to charge their phones for extra power throughout the conference.
This sponsorship includes:
- Branded mobile charging station
- 4 In-Person Conference Tickets + 4 Virtual Conference Tickets
Live Display Sponsorship
Exclusive Opportunity
$4,000
As the Live Display sponsor, you company name will be prominently featured on all conference screens. This sponsorship will be seen on-site and virtually through our conference platform (event app) on the bottom of the screen ticker. You will also receive two additional banner ads to include on the screens throughout the conference and during breaks.
This sponsorship includes:
- Two additional banner ads to include on the Live Display throughout the conference and during breaks
- Sponsor name featured on the bottom of the screen ticker throughout the conference
- 1 dedicated push notification on the conference platform (event app) to encourage attendees to a website, attend a session, or click on a link
- 4 In-Person Conference Tickets + 4 Virtual Conference Tickets
Supporting Sponsor
$3,000
Your company will be seen as a supporter of Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum.
This sponsorship includes:
- 3 In-Person Conference Tickets + 3 Virtual Conference Tickets
LaunchPad SBDC and Startup Company Bonus Package
$2,500
This sponsorship is specifically for companies pitching at the Forum.
This sponsorship includes:
- 6’ showcase exhibitor table on-site
- 1 additional In-Person Conference Ticket
- Professional photo at the step n repeat
- Presenting company logo on an email sent to prospective attendees prior to the event
- Presenting company logo on Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website
- Custom social media post for sponsor posting prior to the event
- Social Media post during the event announcing the presentation
- Company video played on main screen
- The opportunity to contribute to the post-event virtual digital conference bag, an email sent with links to your promotional items
Add-Ons
Digital Ad Sponsorships
100,000 impressions
$5,000
Provide retargeting ads specific for your company and directed towards Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website visitors. This sponsorship will last ~3 months and get approximately 100,000 impressions.
Digital Ad Sponsorships
50,000 impressions
$3,000
Provide retargeting ads specific for your company and directed towards Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website visitors. This sponsorship will last ~3 months and get approximately 50,000 impressions.
Digital Ad Sponsorships
25,000 impressions
$2,000
Provide retargeting ads specific for your company and directed towards Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum website visitors. This sponsorship will last ~3 months and get approximately 25,000 impressions.
Conference Bag Insert
$1,500
Opportunity to provide collateral and/or promotional item that will be included in the Conference bag distributed to all attendees at the registration desk. If you choose to attend the conference, you are eligible for discounted admission.