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Visibility without a cash budget
Brand exposure at SKInnovation happens where it matters most - homepage listing, newsletter mentions, on-site presence and intros into our network, all without classic sponsorship spend.
Community & Barter Deals
Become part of the SKInnovation community.
No classic sponsorship budget, but a network, a community or something valuable to contribute? There are many ways to work with SKInnovation - no cash needed. Pick the role below that fits you and get in touch directly.
Why SKInnovation?
Three reasons why a barter partnership with SKInnovation works.
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A network that actually shows up
Meet startups, investors and ecosystem builders in an informal alpine setting at 2,340 m - designed for real conversations, not awkward small talk.
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Your contribution, your way
Posts, community activation, in-kind products, delegations or press coverage - pick the barter model that fits you and deliver on your own terms.
How it works
Five ways to work with us - pick the role that fits you.
Bring your network
Community Partner, Lead, Delegation, in-kind or press - you choose how you contribute.
Tickets & visibility
Team tickets, discount codes for your community, homepage listing and intros into our network.
No cash budget needed
No classic sponsorship required. We deliver on our side as soon as you've delivered on yours.
Ready for a barter deal? Let's talk.
Get in touch →Choose your role
Open a card to see what you get and what we're asking for.
Community Partner
Organizations that bring SKInnovation to their community - in exchange for visibility and tickets, no cash needed.
Community Partner
Organizations that bring SKInnovation to their community - in exchange for visibility and tickets, no cash needed.
What you get
- 1 fixed team ticket (excl. ski/lift ticket) - ski and lift tickets can be added on at a very low price.
- Discount code for your community - 10% until year-end, then 5%.
- Performance bonus: for every 3 tickets sold via your code → 1 extra ticket (excl. ski/lift ticket).
- Announcement as a partner in a dedicated post.
- Listing on the homepage - you're visible and part of our community.
- Access to the on-site community meet-up / get-together, including goodies.
- Outreach kit: graphics, visuals and copy snippets ready to repost.
- Ticket sponsoring for your community or competitions, plus support from our network.
- Intros to other partners, organizations and more - if meaningful synergies are given.
- Optional: your own side event. You run it operationally, we fold it into our event marketing.
What we're asking for
- 3 posts, at least 1 of them via a direct channel (newsletter, your own mailing or a community WhatsApp group). Otherwise 3x social media (LinkedIn/Instagram), ideally in a storytelling format.
- The posts spread across the ticket phases - you pick your own timing, ideally shortly before or at the start of a phase. We give you ready-made templates and briefings.
- Community activation (e.g. group trip / delegation) and intros to potential partners or speakers.
We deliver on our side as soon as you've delivered on yours - posts and outreach are the most important part.
Posting rhythm across the ticket phases
Spread your 3 posts across the sales window - they work best at the start of each ticket phase. For every phase you get the matching briefing and ready-made templates from us in time.
- Phase 1
Save the Date
from July - mid September
Good moment to postPartner announcement / "I'm in" post
- Phase 2
Alumni Deal
mid-late September
Good moment to postDirect-channel post to your community
- Phase 3
Early Bird
early October - mid November
Good moment to postLaunch / reminder post
- Phase 4
Black Week
late November
Good moment to postPromo push
- Phase 5
End of Year
early-mid December
Good moment to postYear-end push
- Phase 6
Snow Deal / New Year
early January
Good moment to post"New year, last chance" post
- Phase 7
Pre-Event
January - March
Good moment to postFinal pre-event push
Mandatory
3 posts, ≥ 1 via a direct channel (newsletter / WhatsApp community), spread across the phases, each one shortly before or at the start of a phase.
Community Leads
Individuals who represent SKInnovation on the outside - through their own reach or access to an active community.
Community Leads
Individuals who represent SKInnovation on the outside - through their own reach or access to an active community.
What you get
- Personal discount code - 10% until year-end, then 5%.
- Performance bonus: for every 3 tickets sold → 1 extra ticket (excl. ski/lift ticket).
- Visibility on the homepage plus intro post where we introduce our Community Leads.
- Access to the on-site community get-together, including goodies.
- Option to organize your own trip or delegation and unlock further benefits from that.
What we're asking for
- 3 posts, at least 1 via a direct channel (newsletter if you have one - community WhatsApp groups count as a direct channel too). Otherwise 3x social media, ideally in a storytelling format.
- Spread across the ticket phases, at the start of each phase, timing is up to you; templates and briefings come from us.
- You represent the event on the outside and motivate more people to come to SKInnovation.
We deliver on our side as soon as you've delivered on yours - posts and outreach are the most important part.
Posting rhythm across the ticket phases
Spread your 3 posts across the sales window - they work best at the start of each ticket phase. For every phase you get the matching briefing and ready-made templates from us in time.
- Phase 1
Save the Date
from July - mid September
Good moment to postPartner announcement / "I'm in" post
- Phase 2
Alumni Deal
mid-late September
Good moment to postDirect-channel post to your community
- Phase 3
Early Bird
early October - mid November
Good moment to postLaunch / reminder post
- Phase 4
Black Week
late November
Good moment to postPromo push
- Phase 5
End of Year
early-mid December
Good moment to postYear-end push
- Phase 6
Snow Deal / New Year
early January
Good moment to post"New year, last chance" post
- Phase 7
Pre-Event
January - March
Good moment to postFinal pre-event push
Mandatory
3 posts, ≥ 1 via a direct channel (newsletter / WhatsApp community), spread across the phases, each one shortly before or at the start of a phase.
Delegations
A larger group coming to SKInnovation through you, your region or your organization.
Delegations
A larger group coming to SKInnovation through you, your region or your organization.
What you get
- Group discount on tickets bought together - independent of timing, not tied to the ticket phases.
- From 10 people: 10% valid until the event.
- From 20 people: 15% valid until the event.
- More than 20 people: including the option of an active role during the event itself if topic-wise meaningful.
- Optional: your own side event or pre-programme - you run it operationally, we fold it into our marketing.
What we're asking for
- You bring the group - pure delegations don't need to post anything, you simply get your group discount code.
- If you also want to actively promote it, you can additionally become a Community Partner or Community Lead - it then becomes a combination of both.
In-Kind / Barter
You contribute products or services instead of money. No cash changes hands - the exchange value is agreed individually.
In-Kind / Barter
You contribute products or services instead of money. No cash changes hands - the exchange value is agreed individually.
What you get
- What we offer in return is individual - depending on the contribution and the value for you (e.g. visibility, on-site presence, logo, promo material).
- There is no standard counter-value - combining this with a cash sponsorship is possible.
What we're asking for
- Gear partner - clothing as well as ski equipment.
- Drinks for afterparty, food coverage, other beverage ideas.
- Prizes for the pitch competition and prizes/merch for our activities.
- Any logistics or cost coverage option where we create a win-win situation.
- And other ideas that make sense for a startup event in a ski area.
Examples of past in-kind partners
Media / Press
Collaboration with media and press as an individual barter deal - coverage in exchange for visibility and press access.
Media / Press
Collaboration with media and press as an individual barter deal - coverage in exchange for visibility and press access.
What you get
- Coverage/reporting in exchange for visibility, logo, credentials and press access.
- Access to our speakers, high-stake corporate partners, investors or startups for interviews, reporting and further ideas.
- For larger media houses and reach, we can also cover certain costs - very individual.
- Option for an exclusive media partnership - the exact deal is shaped individually.
What we're asking for
- Pre-event coverage, reports or interviews in your channels.
- Reach numbers and audience fit that match the SKInnovation community.
- Social media posts, stories or reels before, during and after the event.
- Optional: live reporting, podcast recording or video content on-site.
- Details are handled individually via the contact.
Discount codes - how they work
Two simple discount logics - one for Community Partners & Leads, one for Delegations.
Community Partner & Community Leads
10% until year-end - then 5%
You get a discount code for your community that applies to the current ticket price at any time - valid until the event.
- 10% discount until year-end
- 5% discount from the new year until the event
- Applied to the current ticket price at any time
Delegations
Group discount - independent of timing
Delegations get their own size-based group discount. Not tied to the ticket phases - valid until the event.
- From 10 people: 10%
- From 20 people: 15%
- More than 20 people: individual + optional active role
Best-price guarantee
Your discount code is applied on top of the current ticket price - including any phase discount already running. That means the code always guarantees the best available price.
