AI Architect Fellowship · Sponsorship
Back the builders writing the next era of civic AI.
Sponsor the 3percentclub fellowship and our hackathons in NYC, where about 70 fellows a cohort, across two tracks, build and apply AI on live city data.
The 3% thesis
Only about 3% of the tech workforce are Black and Latina women.
The fellowship builds that pipeline—pairing rigorous technical training with mentorship so more builders reach the frontier of AI. Sponsors fund the tracks, labs, and mentorship that make it real.
Builders
The technical track. Fellows ship autonomous AI agents, working with production SDKs and APIs on live civic data.
Citizens
The AI-literacy track. No-code fellows learn to apply AI confidently in their work and communities.
Impact
From 2,700 newsletter readers to a 30-builder cohort.
Engagement proof
The Linux Foundation halo
As an Agentic AI Foundation associate member, fellows build on open agentic-AI standards.
“You don't get a logo on a slide. You get your SDK or API built directly into 30 production repos shipped by senior AI engineers on live city data.”
Giving is fast: every tier below the flagship is under $10k, so one manager can approve it. Pay by corporate card or invoice, due on receipt, through our 501(c)(3).
Why partner
Four ways sponsorship pays off.
Talent pipeline
Meet senior and career-transitioning engineers building real agentic systems—before anyone else does.
Civic impact
Fund a pipeline widening access for the ~3% of the tech workforce who are Black and Latina women.
Demo Night visibility
Put your brand in front of sponsors, investors, and technical leaders at the live capstone.
Prize-category naming
Name a hackathon track or prize and see your SDK or API shipped into production repos.
Sponsorship tiers
Pick the partnership that fits.
Every tier below the flagship is under $10k, so one manager can approve it.
Annual Partner
$10,000+
- Your name on a full cohort of the AI Architect Fellowship
- A named track at every 3percentclub hackathon that year
- A hands-on lab with your team each cohort
- First look at fellows for hiring
Community Workshop
$2,000
- Your team teaches one session, in person or on Zoom
- Recording shared with our community
- Logo + recognition in event materials
Hands-on Lab
$3,500
- Your SDK or API in a Builders class
- Fellows build their homework on your tool
- Recognition in Classroom, Discord, and the newsletter
Hackathon Track Partner
$5,000
- Name a track at our next hackathon
- Prize category named for you
- Mentors + a judging seat on site
Demo Night & Talent Partner
$7,500
- Featured presence at Demo Night
- First look at fellows' projects and resumes
- Logo on Demo Night materials + recognition on stage
In-kind & community support
Not a cash sponsor? There's still a seat at the table.
Compute & API Credits
Integrated directly into fellowship labs so builders ship on your platform.
Offer this →Venue Partners
NYC space to host 30–60+ builders for weekly sessions and the hackathon.
Offer this →Event Fuel
Beverages, snacks, and swag for builders at our hackathons and Demo Nights.
Offer this →Get in touch
Start a partnership
Next steps
We're selecting a limited number of strategic partners.
Reach out directly and we'll find the right fit for your team.
Maria Ashby, Founder · hello@3percentclub.org3percentclub · Member, Agentic AI Foundation (Linux Foundation)