Want to bring STEM and Advanced Manufacturing skills to the future generation? Become a Sponsor!
Join the Ideas Made Real TY Programme and help shape the innovators of tomorrow. This is your opportunity to connect with Transition Year students in a meaningful way by supporting hands-on learning in advanced manufacturing, design thinking, and 3D printing.
Watch the video to see what your sponsorship makes possible:
What Sponsors Gain
For just €5,000 per school, your organisation will:
- Be recognised as a partner in inspiring the next generation of STEM talent
- Receive PR and branding across local and national media, our newsletter, and event promotion
- Be featured at the Launch Event and Final Student Showcase
- Gain visibility across all programme comms and sponsor materials
- Have the opportunity to host student visits, speak at events, or act as a guest judge
- Access year-round content creation and storytelling opportunities with IMR
What Your Sponsorship Provides
Your support enables 30 to 50 TY students per school to:
- Receive a 3D printer for their school (theirs to keep)
- Access the full TY Programme, including all lesson plans hosted on our LMS, built around advanced manufacturing and design thinking
- Participate in the FIT-led Future Tech Careers Workshop
- Use complete toolkits, materials, and teaching hardware
- Visit your company to experience real-world innovation in action
- Showcase their learning at a final event with awards and industry exposure
"Partnering with Ideas Made Real gave us a meaningful way to engage with future talent and give back to our local schools.” – Claudia Hyland from Decotek.
Programme Highlights
The Ideas Made Real TY Programme is built around key learning experiences:
These components create a well-rounded experience, combining classroom learning with hands-on application and industry engagement.
Impact Snapshot Since 2018
Your Sponsorship makes real impact:
This Year's Impact Goal
In the 2025–26 school year, we will support 20 schools across Ireland, directly impacting approximately 800 students and 40 teachers. With your sponsorship, you'll enable this full reach and help us deliver a high-impact, future-focused experience to every participating school.
Previous Sponsors
We're proud to have worked with incredible industry partners over the years. Thank you to our past sponsors:
