Apply for Funding for a Humanitarian Technologies Event
IEEE events with a humanitarian technology focus may submit a proposal for sponsorship that demonstrates how the event would align with the HTB vision of “inspiring and empowering IEEE volunteers around the world carrying out and supporting impactful humanitarian technology activities at the local level.”
Applicants should be prepared to show how Humanitarian Technologies would be engaged in the event, such as time on the program or a display table.
Important Considerations
- The total budget and line items must be listed in US Dollars.
- The sponsorship budget line items for all event activities should be clear, granular, and justified. Please describe other sources of sponsorship for the event as appropriate.
- Please ensure only one proposal is submitted per event.
- Any event that has received sponsorship/funding from HT in the past must have completed all prior reporting requirements to be considered for sponsorship.
- All events that involve children must follow IEEE Guidelines for Working with Children. Any HT Event funding will be contingent on policy compliance.
*Note: Funding must be able to flow through an IEEE conference CB account or IEEE organizational unit’s IEEE-named account.
HT Sponsorship Packages
Please review the HT Sponsorship Tiers before submitting an application, to ensure that your event meets the requirements for the sponsorship tier you are requesting.
Gold Sponsorship Tier
Sponsorship of up to US$5,000.
Speaking
- HT keynote or plenary session of 45 – 60 minutes on the topic selected in your application form given by an approved HT representative
Branding
- Recognition of IEEE HT as a sponsor in all relevant conference materials (website, social media, banners/displays onsite, direct outreach to attendees and participants, etc.)
- The HT logo and link prominently displayed on the conference/event website
Exhibition
- Physical table or booth for HT at the conference or event
- Virtual “booth” on event online platform (for virtual or hybrid events, as applicable)
Attendance
- 2 complimentary registrations to attend the conference or event
- 10% discount on additional registrations
Silver Sponsorship Tier
Sponsorship of up to US$2,500.
Speaking
- HT breakout or plenary session of 45 – 60 minutes on the topic selected in your application form given by an approved HT representative
Branding
- Recognition of IEEE HT as a sponsor in all relevant conference materials (website, social media, banners/displays onsite, direct outreach to attendees and participants, etc.)
- The HT logo and link prominently displayed on the conference/event website
Attendance
- 1 complimentary registration to attend the conference or event
- 10% discount on additional registrations
How to Apply
All applications for sponsorship must be submitted via the IEEE HT Online Funding Opportunities Portal , and the application form will remain open through 01 October 2026. Applications are reviewed throughout the year as they are submitted by the HTB Events Committee.
Event organizers must submit the application at least 60 days prior to the event, to allow for the review and decision process to take place, as well as the transfer of funds (if approved) before the event takes place.
Sponsorship Details and Reporting
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
- Alignment with HTB vision and strategic pillars.
- The activities to be supported are well-defined, have a clear target audience, and performance metrics measured through an attendee survey are appropriate.
- Projected impact of the event and its potential benefit to IEEE members.
- The event team has the necessary experience and track record to successfully host the event.
- Value that the event could provide for increasing engagement in HT programs and activities.
- Clear, granular, and justified budget request for all activities to be supported.
Ineligible Activities & Budget Items
Activities and Items not Eligible for Sponsorship:
- Purely technical conferences or events, with no clearly articulated relevance to sustainable development and humanitarian technology.
- Conferences or events that do not consider implications or impact of technology, science and/or engineering.
- IEEE Distinguished Lecturer Series events.
- Regular IEEE organizational unit (OU) meetings, such as section, chapter, or committee meetings.
Ineligible expenses:
- Individual scholarships
- Cash prizes
- Honoraria
- Tokens of appreciation
- Souvenirs, and/or giveaways
- Participation of individual(s)/team(s) at competitions or awards events
- Non-event related activities including projects or seed funding for startups
- Speaker travel
- Advertising and Promotion
Reporting Requirements
A summary report on the event with evaluation metrics must be submitted within two months following the event. The report must include a brief overview of the overall event, with pictures, and primarily focus on the perceived impact of the HT sponsorship. Additional reporting may be requested for a period of up to three years following the event.
Past Sponsored Events
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like to clarify any issues before submitting your proposal, please contact HTB-events@ieee.org for more information.