Sponsorship

Thank you for reaching out to Protopasta for your project. We value our community and the work that can be accomplished in conjunction with our material. We receive numerous donation requests each year, and take the time to thoughtfully consider each one. There are a few things we look for when evaluating submissions. 

Executive summary/Methodology

Please provide a detailed description of the project you intend to pursue. Help us understand how our donation will help further your ideas, while also providing insight into the impact your project may have on your field or the larger community. Keep in mind that, if chosen, we'll likely post this to our blog, so what do you want folks to know?

Help us envision what you’re looking to create. Include any photos, drawings, models, or data you’ve already collected. If you anticipate that your project will require testing of materials, let us know how you intend to gather that data and the results you hope to see.

Again, we hope to share this with our own community by posting pictures, data, and relevant information on our own blog or social media. Think about how you can use our platform to inspire and engage others by telling the story beyond the data. 

Milestones

We understand project timelines can vary depending on the subject matter. Perhaps you’re hoping to create curriculum for middle school students in an ongoing electives course, or maybe you intend to submit a build for an event/competition. Map out the expected timeline, no matter how big or small you think it may be. These should be measurable steps along the way so that we know when to check back with you for updates!

Specifications

Let us know what specific material/quantities you’ll need based on your designs and data. The more specific you can be, the easier it is for us to evaluate our possible contribution. Please include your own budgetary restrictions, and what you think you can pitch in for the project.

Code of Conduct

All participants must agree to our Code of Conduct when mentioning our involvement in projects. We value our community, and hope that all those receiving donations hold the same level of respect for our customers. 

Please submit these project details to support@protoplant.com for review. If you don't hear from us or have any additional questions, feel free to follow up to keep the conversation going.

If you want to get started printing with Protopasta before or without communicating project details for sponsorship, we can recommend Black Recycled PLA. At only $20/kg ($90/6kg with our loyalty discount), Black Recycled PLA for reliable prints without breaking the bank when finish doesn't matter (or parts will be painted). When you need something fancier, coils are an inexpensive way to get started with our composites and colors.

In any case, becoming a Protopasta customer and sharing the cool stuff that you make is a great way to get started. Sponsored or not, if sharing what's pastable publicly, we encourage you to earn credit for Protopasta with our affiliate program and utilize our bulk discounts.

All our best,

The Protopasta Team