The IREC offers something no career fair can match: a real-world test of problem-solving under pressure. As a sponsor, you don’t just read resumes, you get to see potential employees in action. Watch as students encounter challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and handle high-stakes situations in real time. It’s like conducting the ultimate interview, offering deep insights into how they think, collaborate, and perform when it matters most.

IREC is also an incredible opportunity to showcase your company’s software, tools, and aerospace services to the next generation of engineers. Sponsors like Onshape and Ansys have used IREC to introduce students to their platforms. Students who then take that experience into their professional careers, influencing purchasing decisions in top aerospace companies. By getting your products in front of thousands of future industry leaders, you’re not just supporting STEM education, you’re building long-term brand loyalty in the engineers of tomorrow.

The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means your sponsorship or donation is tax-deductible. Supporting IREC isn’t just an investment in future engineers, it’s an opportunity to align your brand with STEM education, workforce development, and innovation, all while benefiting from corporate social responsibility incentives. With sponsorship options ranging from branding opportunities to hands-on technical partnerships, your company gains unmatched industry exposure while supporting the next generation of engineers and scientists. Join us in fueling the future of aerospace innovation. Sponsor IREC today and help launch the next generation of talent!