The 2026 JASON Learning CyberWarrior Challenge brings together DC’s brightest 11th and 12th grade minds for a city-wide cybersecurity competition. Your sponsorship puts your brand at the center of it all — from ward-level battles to the live awards ceremony at Data Center World.
The Challenge
Washington, DC’s 11th and 12th graders go head-to-head in Operation Hawkeye — a high-stakes cybersecurity simulation developed by JASON Learning and CyberSphere Gaming.
Solve real challenges. Outsmart your opponents. Defend your ward. The best rise to the top.
Reach the Leaders of Tomorrow
Sponsorship Tiers
All sponsorship tiers will include being featured on the JASON Partners webpage and will be featured on the JASON Gaming portal for one year.
Community Engagement Sponsor
To build awareness and excitement for the competition, JASON is hosting multiple community engagement events throughout the month of March. Sponsors at this level will be featured during these events as event sponsors. This level of sponsorship is perfect for individuals and companies to showcase their commitment to education and dedication to their community!
This sponsorship tier includes:
- Sponsor a Community Engagement event
- Your Branding featured during Community Engagement event
Ward Prize Sponsor
Your sponsorship will be passed through as the prize to the first, second or third place champion in the Ward Events! JASON will include your name or company logo on all media for the Ward event (reminder emails to participants, slideshows during the event, follow up surveys, etc) and the prize will be clearly “sponsored by…”
This sponsorship tier includes:
- Sponsor a prize for a ward champion
- Your Branding featured during ward event
Final Prize Sponsor
Your sponsorship will be passed through as the prize to the first, second or third place champion in the Final Event! JASON will include your name or company logo on all media for the Final event (reminder emails to participants, slideshows during the event, follow up surveys, etc) and the prize will be clearly “sponsored by…” You will also be invited to present the award to the winner at the Awards Ceremony.
This sponsorship tier includes:
- Sponsor a prize for a first, second or third place winner at the Final Competition
- Photo opportunity at awards ceremony
Finalist Sponsor
Your sponsorship will help create a one-of-a-kind experience for our 24 finalists at Data Center World DC! The finalist’s station will be branded with your company logo, and your logo will also be included on the finalist’s T-Shirt for the event. We will create a (co-branded) swag bag full of items (water bottle, notebook, etc) which will include your company logo.
This sponsorship tier includes:
- Branded signage on student’s station at the final event
- Branded student T-Shirt at the final event
Please Note: If you would like to choose a particular finalist, or to sponsor a finalist from a particular ward, add the “choose your finalist” upgrade to make sure your sponsorship goes to the student or ward you would like to support. This add-on is available for an additional $2,500.
Ward Sponsor
Support our first-round virtual cybersecurity competition, where students are tested on decision-making and cyber skills. Your company gains prominent placement in event communications, inside the event, and in our documentary film — sponsor by March 27th to appear inside the game itself! Only one Ward Sponsor per ward available.
This sponsorship tier includes:
- Your Branding prominently featured during ward event
- Dedicated interview in JASON/DC Film Office event documentary
- Tags in all social media posts for the event
Please Note: If you would like to choose a particular ward to sponsor, add the “choose your finalist” upgrade to make sure your sponsorship goes to the ward you would like to support. This add-on is available for an additional $10,000.
Contact Courtney Popp, cpopp@jason.org, if interested.
Award Ceremony Sponsor
Support the final round of our competition, where ward champions compete live to crown the ultimate DC CyberWarriors. Your company logo is featured on the Main Stage at Data Center World, written into the Final Game, and a representative will present awards to our winners and be featured in our documentary film. Only one sponsorship available.
This sponsorship tier includes:
- Branded signage at awards ceremony
- Present awards at awards ceremony
- Dedicated interview in JASON/DC Film Office event documentary
- Tags in all social media posts for the event
- Your Branding will be written into the Game
Contact Courtney Popp, cpopp@jason.org, if interested.
Sponsorship Pledge Form
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Fill out the pledge below!
About the Partnership
JASON Learning and CyberSphere Gaming have partnered to bring immersive, game-based cybersecurity education to students nationwide. Through interactive Cyber EduGames and competitive challenges, learners gain real-world skills in ethical hacking, digital defense, and problem-solving. This collaboration bridges STEM learning and future careers, inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
