Back the Ambition.
Build the Opportunity.
Trout Tank gives high school entrepreneurs the opportunity to test an idea, understand the numbers, and pitch with confidence.
Sponsorship puts Cody’s business community behind their next step while helping make $5,000 in student prize money and the Trout Tank experience possible.
Choose a Sponsorship
Each opportunity is limited to one sponsor and is available through November 8.
Presenting Sponsor
$2,500
Top billing as the Presenting Sponsor, primary event signage and materials, digital recognition, event recognition, and the opportunity to nominate a judge.
Small Business & Community Venture Division Sponsor
$1,500
Division naming, event signage and materials, recognition during pitches and awards, digital recognition, and the opportunity to nominate a judge.
Innovative Business Division Sponsor
$1,500
Division naming, event signage and materials, recognition during pitches and awards, digital recognition, and the opportunity to nominate a judge.
Sponsor a Student Award
Put your business behind an individual award recognizing student entrepreneurs at Trout Tank. Each award sponsorship is $250, with $100 going directly to the winning venture and $150 supporting Trout Tank.
All participating ventures are eligible, including students who are not among the six finalists.
People's Choice Award
$250
Recognize the student venture selected by the people attending Trout Tank.
Most Creative Award
$250
Recognize a venture that brings an especially creative approach, idea, or solution.
Best Community Impact Award
$250
Recognize a venture with the potential to make a meaningful positive impact in its community.
Best Use of Technology Award
$250
Recognize a venture that uses technology in a thoughtful and effective way.
Best Problem-Solving Solution Award
$250
Recognize a venture that identifies a meaningful problem and develops a strong, practical solution.
Sponsorship Details
Trout Tank takes place November 17, 2026 at the Holiday Inn in Cody, Wyoming.
Presenting and Division Sponsors may nominate one judge, subject to Forward Cody approval and conflict-of-interest requirements. Sponsorship does not guarantee a judging seat.
Sponsorship opportunities are available through November 8 or until sold.
Questions about sponsorship? Contact [email protected].
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