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Sustained by our community.
Team Berkelium is entirely community-funded. We are fiscally sponsored by BARESA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all contributions are tax-deductible and applied directly to parts, registration, and student scholarships.
The engineers behind the students.
Our mentors advise; students decide. Practicing engineers, machinists, and developers give a few hours a week during build season — and it changes what our students can build.
3 mentors
Mentor name
Mechanical mentor
CAD & fabrication
Short bio — background, what they coach, and how long they've worked with the team.
Mentor name
Software mentor
Controls & vision
Short bio — background, what they coach, and how long they've worked with the team.
Mentor name
Business mentor
Fundraising & outreach
Short bio — background, what they coach, and how long they've worked with the team.
Four ways to engage.
Donate
One-time or recurring tax-deductible gifts of any size go directly toward raw materials, electronics, and the registration fees required to compete each season. Donations under $500 are pooled into our general operating fund, ensuring every dollar reaches the students.
Sponsor
Annual sponsorships at the $500+ level unlock recognition tiers and place your brand in front of thousands of students, families, mentors, and industry professionals at FIRST events across Northern California and at the World Championship in Houston.
In-kind
We gratefully accept food and team meals during build season, plus surplus aluminum stock, fasteners, motors, sensors, machine shop time, CNC and waterjet services, prototyping materials, and access to engineering workspace or storage.
Mentor
Practicing engineers, machinists, fabricators, and software developers are the backbone of student growth. Even two to three hours per week during build season — sharing CAD reviews, code feedback, or shop techniques — measurably shapes the trajectory of our students into future technical leaders.
Build something with us.
Reach out regarding sponsorships, mentorship, or in-kind contributions. All gifts are tax-deductible through BARESA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
robotics@berkeley.net →Partnership levels.
Tiers start with the most accessible level and build upward. Benefits are cumulative — each level includes everything from the tiers below it. Custom partnership structures are available on request.
Plutonium
$500+
Entry-level sponsorship that helps fund tools, prototyping materials, and student travel scholarships.
- ▸Logo and organization name on the team website sponsors page
- ▸Social media recognition post during build season
- ▸Recognition poster displayed in our shop year-round
Neptunium
$1,000+
Covers the cost of raw aluminum stock, fasteners, and basic electronics for a six-week build.
- ▸Small logo on team apparel and the competition banner
- ▸Private guided tour of our shop for up to ten guests
- ▸Personalized thank-you letter signed by the student leadership team
- ▸All Plutonium tier benefits included
Einsteinium
$2,500+
Funds a full district event registration or a major electronics and pneumatics package for the robot.
- ▸Medium logo on apparel and competition banner; small logo on the robot
- ▸Framed and signed team photograph from the season
- ▸Quarterly progress updates with photos and video from the shop
- ▸Recognition in our quarterly newsletter to the Berkeley community
- ▸All Neptunium tier benefits included
Californium
$5,000+
Major underwriting of a full subsystem (drivetrain, intake, or scoring mechanism) for the season.
- ▸Large logo on team apparel and competition banner; medium logo on the robot
- ▸Priority RoboCamp registration for sponsor families and employees
- ▸Annual team appreciation gift hand-delivered by students
- ▸Featured spotlight in our season recap video and impact report
- ▸Invitation to attend a regional competition with reserved pit access
- ▸All Einsteinium tier benefits included
Berkelium
$10,000+
Our flagship partner level. Reserved for the organizations whose investment makes an entire season possible.
- ▸Most prominent logo placement on robot, apparel, banner, and pit display
- ▸Headline recognition in all press, social media, and post-season impact report
- ▸Custom robot demonstrations at up to two of your events per year
- ▸Annual partnership summit with student leadership and mentors
- ▸Tailored partnership benefits — naming opportunities available on request
- ▸All Californium tier benefits included
$63,775 per season.
Operating costs for the full competitive season. Funds raised are applied directly to the program; the team carries no administrative overhead.
Registration
$16,050
District events, championship, and off-season competitions
Robot supplies
$25,200
Materials, electronics, and tooling
Travel & scholarships
$12,000
Need-based travel support for all members
Outreach & competition
$10,525
RoboCamp, media production, and event supplies
Wear the element.
Grab Berkelium shirts, hoodies, and stickers. Every purchase helps fund our season and spreads the word around Berkeley.
Made possible by.
Grouped by partnership level, beginning with our entry tiers. We are deeply grateful for their continued investment in Berkeley High School students.
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Become a sponsor.
Email us with your organization and the tier you're considering, and we'll follow up with recognition details and a tax-deductible giving letter.
Partner with us — your logo here next season.