Why sponsor CSAW

CSAW is the largest student-led cybersecurity event in the world. Organized by the NYU Center for Cybersecurity, it now runs simultaneously across five global regions — Europe, India, MENA, Mexico, and US-Canada — with twelve active competitions, a conference at NYU Tandon every November, and a year-round program of workshops and training.

Sponsoring CSAW puts your brand in front of the next generation of security engineers, researchers, and policy thinkers — at the moment they're making early career decisions.

By the numbers

• 22+ years — the longest-running student-led cybersecurity competition.
• 5 global regions — Europe, India, MENA, Mexico, US-Canada.
• 12 active competitions — CTF, AI Hardware Attack, Embedded Security, Applied Research, Hack3D, Cyber Policy, and more.
• 6,000+ participants per year across all regions, with extended online reach.

What every sponsorship includes

All sponsors receive:

• A booth at the Industry Fair — direct contact with finalists, organizers, and visiting students.
• An invitation to the Industry Talk (limited availability).
• Featured social media posts during the run-up to the event.
• Logo placement on the CSAW website and in event materials.
• Special mentions during the conference and access to panel + networking sessions.
• Custom packages available on request.

Sponsorship tiers

Each tier specifies what's included — naming rights, region access, recruiting benefits, and where the funds go. Pricing and availability vary by region; the linked brochure has current numbers.

Custom Event — co-developed

Partner with us to create a bespoke branded CSAW activation: a security challenge, hands-on workshop, invite-only roundtable, or something we haven't done yet. Full branding, keynote opportunity, and direct engagement with finalists.

Prize Sponsor

Underwrite the cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place regional winners. Each winner receives a personalized prize letter from your organization.

T-Shirt Sponsor

Your logo on the official CSAW t-shirt, distributed to all global finalists, student organizers, and competition judges. Widespread, lasting visibility — the shirt outlives the event.

Keynote Sponsor

Deliver the keynote at the global conference. Choose live, semi-live, or pre-recorded format; the topic is co-developed with CSAW organizers.

Hall Sponsor

Exclusive naming rights to the central auditorium for the duration of the event. Your company's name at the entrance, on signage, and in the conference program.

Challenge Sponsor

Sponsor a specific CSAW competition. Funds support student travel to the host region, competition development, and global shipping to teams across all five regions. A limited number of challenge sponsorships are available each year.

Event Sponsor

General support for competition development. Includes the standard booth at the Industry Fair plus dedicated networking time with students.

Pricing & availability

Some tiers are limited and may already be claimed. Hall, Keynote, and T-Shirt sponsorships are exclusive (one per cycle). Challenge sponsorships are first-come, first-served and typically fill early. Contact us before committing to a tier to confirm what's still available for the current cycle.

Download the current brochure (PDF)

The brochure listed above is for the US-Canada region. For Europe, India, MENA, or Mexico region brochures, email us and we'll send the one that matches your reach.

Ready to make an impact?

To discuss sponsorship for the current cycle, email sponsors@csaw.io. We typically respond within two business days with a tailored proposal based on the regions and recruiting outcomes you're most interested in.

For media or press inquiries unrelated to sponsorship, email contact@csaw.io.