# Tulum Innovation Fest 2026 | Strategic Partnerships Source: https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/sponsorship Updated: 2026-10-09 Partnerships · TIF 2026 · December 9–12 · Tulum # Put your brand where capital meets culture. Four days with founders, investors and decision-makers in the jungle of Tulum. Partnerships designed around a business objective — access, authority, adoption and media — and measured from day one. [Request a proposal](https://form.typeform.com/to/xsElsRkS) Previous editions5 Festival entries5,700+ Sponsors credited in 202360+ Days of programming4 Brands, platforms and communities across previous editions Binance AWS Google Cloud Chainlink The Sandbox Startup Grind BitBasel 5ire Ibiza Tech Forum Orbi Talent Land ClimateTrade IKAL Papaya Playa Project Digital Oro Money Giver Geoship ParqueTec Minimalist Partnership strategy ## We don’t sell logos. We design presence with a commercial objective. The platform is configured around relationship development, thought leadership, product adoption, founder engagement or hospitality. The scope follows the outcome. 01Access ### Build strategic relationships Executive participation, curated introductions, private tables and selected founder or investor interactions. KPIQualified meetings · introductions · follow-up pipeline 02Authority ### Lead a relevant conversation Stage presence, moderated sessions, category ownership and pre-event editorial integration. KPIAttendance · content reach · speaking engagement 03Adoption ### Create product interaction Demonstrations, labs, founder challenges, utility touchpoints and hands-on participation. KPIDemos · scans · opt-ins · activation engagement 04Media ### Extend value beyond Tulum Interviews, social content, photo, video, press integration and a post-event asset package. KPIViews · completion · mentions · reusable assets Founders and investors in conversation at a previous edition Previous edition · Designed for conversations that continue after the event. Audience architecture ## Builders, capital and operators in the same room. The festival convenes people working across emerging technology, business, investment, destinations and culture. Partner targeting is refined during the commercial scope. 01 ### Founders and builders Technology ventures, operators and teams preparing for growth. 02 ### Investors and capital networks Funds, angels, family offices and ecosystem leaders. 03 ### Corporate and industry leaders Executives exploring innovation, partnerships and market relevance. 04 ### Creators, hospitality and culture People shaping media, experiences, destinations and communities. Partnership tiers ## Six levels of ownership. Published tiers set the level of access and visibility. Every proposal is then scoped around your objective, audience and measurement plan. 01TIF 2026 ### Event Supporter Support the festival community US$2,500 USD + VAT VIP / Executive passes2 General Admission passes2 Brand activationNot included Program associationNot included Networking & hospitalityGeneral Admission open networking All benefits Website & digital visibilityPartner logo, directory and selected materials On-site brandingNo dedicated activation area Communications & mediaSelected recognition in official channels Post-event reportingBasic visibility and participation report Hotel packageNot included Naming / category exclusivityNot included [Request proposalTIF 2026 ### Touchpoint PartnerOne useful brand touchpointUS$5,000USD + VATVIP / Executive passes2General Admission passes4Brand activationOne small activation, subject to feasibilityProgram associationWelcome, hydration, charging or similarNetworking & hospitalityGeneral Admission open networkingAll benefitsWebsite & digital visibilityEvent Supporter visibility benefitsOn-site brandingOne selected brand touchpointCommunications & media1 social acknowledgment and basic photographyPost-event reportingBasic activation and visibility reportHotel packageNot includedNaming / category exclusivityNot includedRequest proposalTIF 2026 ### Ecosystem PartnerIntegrate into the festival programUS$10,000USD + VATVIP / Executive passes3General Admission passes4Brand activationPossible integration in an existing activityProgram associationExisting activity subject to approvalNetworking & hospitalityOpen networking and agreed connectionsAll benefitsWebsite & digital visibilityWebsite, program and partner communicationsOn-site brandingAgreed festival locationsCommunications & mediaAgreed communications and media planPost-event reportingBrand presence and participation reportHotel packageNot includedNaming / category exclusivityNot includedRequest proposalTIF 2026 ### Experience PartnerActivate one selected experienceUS$15,000USD + VATVIP / Executive passes4General Admission passes6Brand activationOne dedicated experience activationProgram associationOne selected experience or activityNetworking & hospitality1 Executive guest: program, Tulum Lujo Descalzo Cocktail Gala and hospitalityAll benefitsWebsite & digital visibilityEcosystem benefits plus experience materialsOn-site brandingBranding for one selected experienceCommunications & mediaExperience communications and media planPost-event reportingActivation and available participation metricsHotel packageOptional add-on for VIP / ExecutiveNaming / category exclusivityNot includedRequest proposalEnterprise ### Strategic PartnerBuild an agreed strategic presenceUS$30,000USD + VATVIP / Executive passes5General Admission passes10Brand activationStrategic activation with agreed scopeProgram associationPotential theme or industry verticalNetworking & hospitality2 Executive guests and requested introductions*All benefitsWebsite & digital visibilityPriority placement in agreed materialsOn-site brandingPriority branding at selected locationsCommunications & mediaFeatured communications and media planPost-event reportingCustom deliverables and activation reportHotel packageOptional add-on negotiated separatelyNaming / category exclusivityOnly if separately agreedRequest proposalBy agreement ### Title / PresentingCreate a presenting partnershipCustomUSD + VATVIP / Executive passesCustomGeneral Admission passesCustomBrand activationCustom major activation or experiencesProgram associationNaming / presenting rights by agreementNetworking & hospitalityCustom Executive access and hospitalityAll benefitsWebsite & digital visibilityPrincipal placement in agreed channelsOn-site brandingPremium branding at contracted locationsCommunications & mediaCustom content, communications and mediaPost-event reportingCustom report on contracted deliverablesHotel packageSeparately negotiatedNaming / category exclusivityNegotiated rights defined in agreementRequest proposalAll investments are in USD + VAT. VIP / Executive passes exclude accommodation. Hotel packages are available only as the separately negotiated add-ons indicated in each tier.* Requested introductions are subject to availability and mutual agreement. The Executive guest benefit is separate from pass quantities.Compare all six tiersScroll horizontally to compare every tier.Strategic partnership tiers · USD + VATBenefitEvent SupporterTouchpoint PartnerEcosystem PartnerExperience PartnerStrategic PartnerTitle / PresentingInvestmentUS$2,500 + VATUS$5,000 + VATUS$10,000 + VATUS$15,000 + VATUS$30,000 + VATCustom + VATGeneral Admission passes244610CustomVIP / Executive passes22345CustomWebsite & digital visibilityPartner logo, directory and selected materialsEvent Supporter visibility benefitsWebsite, program and partner communicationsEcosystem benefits plus experience materialsPriority placement in agreed materialsPrincipal placement in agreed channelsOn-site brandingNo dedicated activation areaOne selected brand touchpointAgreed festival locationsBranding for one selected experiencePriority branding at selected locationsPremium branding at contracted locationsBrand activationNot includedOne small activation, subject to feasibilityPossible integration in an existing activityOne dedicated experience activationStrategic activation with agreed scopeCustom major activation or experiencesProgram associationNot includedWelcome, hydration, charging or similarExisting activity subject to approvalOne selected experience or activityPotential theme or industry verticalNaming / presenting rights by agreementNetworking & hospitalityGeneral Admission open networkingGeneral Admission open networkingOpen networking and agreed connections1 Executive guest: program, Tulum Lujo Descalzo Cocktail Gala and hospitality2 Executive guests and requested introductions*Custom Executive access and hospitalityCommunications & mediaSelected recognition in official channels1 social acknowledgment and basic photographyAgreed communications and media planExperience communications and media planFeatured communications and media planCustom content, communications and mediaPost-event reportingBasic visibility and participation reportBasic activation and visibility reportBrand presence and participation reportActivation and available participation metricsCustom deliverables and activation reportCustom report on contracted deliverablesHotel packageNot includedNot includedNot includedOptional add-on for VIP / ExecutiveOptional add-on negotiated separatelySeparately negotiatedNaming / category exclusivityNot includedNot includedNot includedNot includedOnly if separately agreedNegotiated rights defined in agreement Partnership inventory ## Own a platform, a moment or a useful interaction.Inventory can be combined into an exclusive proposal according to category, audience and business objective. 01 ### Whale Tank & Founder PlatformFounder pipeline, mentorship, investor readiness, startup challenges and Demo Day integration.Founder accessChallenge ownershipMentor participation02 ### AI, Cloud & Future of BusinessCategory authority, practical sessions, product demonstrations and enterprise conversations.Stage ownershipDemo or labExecutive content03 ### Media & Real-time ConversationLive conversation formats, creator integration, interview programming and social content.Content hubLive sessionsCreator access04 ### Executive HospitalityPrivate dinners, curated tables, hosted conversations and high-intent relationship spaces.Hosted tablesExecutive passesCurated introductions05 ### Future Cities & InfrastructureMobility, connectivity, real estate, hospitality and technologies shaping how destinations evolve.Topic ownershipCity showcaseIndustry roundtable06 ### Culture, Wellness & Night ProgramBrand experiences integrated into music, gastronomy, wellness and community moments.Signature experienceProduct samplingHospitality integration Example enterprise brief ### AI & Cloud PartnerCombine a category stage, founder workshop, product lab and executive content series. Example enterprise brief ### Real-time Conversation PartnerCombine a live content hub, speaker interviews, creator programming and social distribution. Whale Tank partner platform ## Own the founder and capital conversation. Whale Tank gives selected partners a direct role in founder selection, mentorship, product challenges, investor readiness and the Grand Final. Founder access and startup discoveryMentor, jury and challenge participationContent and Demo Day integration Explore Whale Tank →](https://form.typeform.com/to/xsElsRkS) Accountability ## Define the outcome before the activation begins. Each partner receives a measurement framework aligned with its scope. Final KPIs, data capture and reporting methods are approved before launch. Pre-eventRegistrations, content engagement, campaign reach and qualified interest. DuringAttendance, meetings, scans, demos, participation and activation engagement. Post-eventOpt-in leads, content performance, follow-up activity, survey signals and final reporting. Documented festival history ## Previous editions provide evidence of execution. The 2026 platform expands the festival from its Tulum Crypto Fest origins into a broader agenda covering innovation, capital, future cities, culture and human connection. Jungle stage at a previous edition A destination built for interaction Panel at Tulum Crypto Fest 2023 Founders and conversations Hospitality activation Hospitality and product integration Night program Culture and night program 700+attendees reported in the 2022 teaser 70+speakers reported in the 2022 teaser 25+artists reported in the 2022 teaser 60+sponsors credited in the 2023 aftermovie Historical figures are presented as claims published in archived festival materials. Historical participation or representation does not imply a current sponsorship relationship. Festival entries represent cumulative access across event days and editions. Commercial process ## From objective to activation in four decisions. 01 ### Define the objective Select the audience, market and business result the partnership should support. 02 ### Choose the ownership Match the objective to a platform, program moment or recurring interaction. 03 ### Approve scope and KPIs Confirm deliverables, exclusivity, production, data capture and reporting. 04 ### Activate and report Execute before, during and after the festival, followed by a partner report. FAQ ## Commercial questions, answered directly. Can packages be customized for an enterprise objective? Yes. The published tiers establish the level of ownership. Final inventory, content, hospitality, data capture and reporting are scoped around the partner objective. Is category exclusivity available? Category exclusivity is not included in the first four tiers. Strategic Partner requires a separate agreement; Title / Presenting rights are negotiated and defined in the agreement. How will partnership performance be measured? The measurement plan is approved before activation and can cover registrations, attendance, meetings, opt-in leads, demos, engagement, content performance and reporting. Does the festival guarantee leads or sales? The team can design data capture and curated introductions, but commercial outcomes depend on the offer, activation, audience fit and partner follow-up. When should a partner confirm? Strategic partners should confirm early enough to secure category availability, content planning and production. Lead times vary by package. Is the festival focused only on crypto? The festival evolved from Tulum Crypto Fest into a broader platform covering AI, capital, future cities, digital assets, entrepreneurship, culture, climate and human connection. Tulum · December 9–12, 2026 ## Start with the objective. We design the format. Share your priorities, audience and investment range in a short brief. The partnerships team replies with the most relevant path. Open partnership brief