Sponsor the event in 2026

Australian Schools Cyber Challenge

Access grass roots cyber security skills and talent, in a hyper targeted environment

Why sponsor the event?

The Australian Schools Cyber Challenge (ASCC) is a national initiative designed to introduce students to cyber security skills, careers, and pathways, while helping schools deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned STEM education. ASCC aims to equip thousands of students across Australia with foundational cyber skills—
fostering the next generation of cyber professionals and increasing Australia’s future workforce capability

Employer Branding & Visibility

Sponsors benefit from strong brand association with innovation, education, and diversity in tech—while connecting with students who may become future interns or hires.

Building Australia’s Cyber Talent Pipeline

Position your organisation as an employer of choice in a skills shortage industry. ASCC directly addresses the national cyber skills shortage by engaging students early, nurturing interest, and preparing a workforce aligned with sovereign capabilities.

Industry-Relevant Training & Career Pathways

With challenges designed in collaboration with industry, students gain hands-on experience in current tools and practices while being exposed to pathways, mentorship, and real-world career insights.

Driving Diversity

With 30% female participation and dedicated Indigenous engagement initiatives, ASCC actively supports sponsors’ diversity goals and contributes to building more inclusive talent pipelines.

Networking & Collaboration

ASCC builds relationships that can extend beyond the program and creates opportunities for sponsors to connect with schools, universities, government, and other industry partners.

Innovation & Future-Readiness

Sponsors are positioned at the forefront of Australia’s future cyber capability, gaining early access to the next generation of talent. The program provides unique insights into how young people approach emerging threats, tools, and problem-solving.

Sponsorship Packages

Deliverables

Bronze

$5,000

Silver

$10,000

Gold

$20,000

Platinum

$50,000

Naming rights: ASCC powered by [Sponsor]

Logo included in “thank you” slides at finals event

logo on event micro site

Opportunity to promote internship programs, cadetships, and job openings

Inclusion in ASCC annual post-event Impact Report (with sponsor highlights)

Prominent logo placement across all materials, website, LMS, student/teacher portals

Logo on finals collateral, livestream, and media walls

Acknowledgement of support in media releases and event communications

Logo placement within challenge platform for duration of the challenge

1x challenge round themed around sponsor’s industry/business vertical

Provide prize for finals event

Sponsorship promoted across social media pages

2x–5x dedicated social media posts (tiered by package)

Co-branded case study or blog on ASCC website (Content to be provided by client and approved by CyberPathways.)

Provide content for email campaigns going to participating schools throughout challenge duration

10min live stream presentation/interview during finals

Display table + pull-up banner at finals showcase

Sponsor-branded Teacher Toolkit (lesson resources)

Provide branded merchandise, gift bags, or prizes for students

Presentation slot at finals event

Priority booth/branding at finals venue

Opportunity to participate in a Cyber Workshop at finals event (Teacher PD + Parent info sessions)

Opportunity to present special awards (e.g., Cyber Diversity Award, Innovation Award)

1x team member to join and co-host the finals live stream (schedule and format TBC)

Virtual office tour for finalists (behind-the-scenes with sponsor’s cyber/security team)

Opportunity to co-host community outreach webinar for parents on cyber careers & safety

Priority access to student talent for internships and graduate programs

All sponsorship packages are for a 1 year term, multi year in addition to industry exclusivity sponsorship packages can be negotiated. All prices listed are ex GST.
Content & timing of the Teacher PD webinars in the content stream sponsorship to be approved by CyberPathways
Content within cyber workshops at finals event to be approved by CyberPathways

Support the next generation of cyber security experts