Pit identity
Main pit banner, team number displays, table runner and pit-facing signs that explain who ReBourne is.
Team branding, pit signs, sponsor displays and professional identity
Project Nova gives ReBourne Robotics its public identity. It funds the banners, pit signage, sponsor displays, QR code boards, printed materials, table branding and student identity items that make the team look professional, visible and sponsor-ready.
For people new to FRC: teams do not just build robots. They present to judges, meet sponsors, talk to visitors, represent their school and build a recognisable identity around their engineering work.
Project Nova helps ReBourne look like the serious engineering team it is. It gives students a professional pit presence, clear sponsor visibility and materials that support recruitment, outreach, judging and public engagement.
Project Nova can be supported as a full mission or through specific visible items, print support and display packages.
Main pit banner, team number displays, table runner and pit-facing signs that explain who ReBourne is.
Dedicated sponsor board and display surfaces that make partner support visible at events and visits.
Roller banners, foam board signs and tabletop materials for recruitment, outreach and partner events.
Lanyards, name badges and role identifiers for BUILD, CONTROL, IMPACT, pit crew and captains.
Flyers, business cards, sponsor handouts and QR materials that help people understand and support the programme.
Portable displays and presentation materials that help ReBourne represent BSG Robotics beyond competitions.
These are example or comparable items from reputable UK suppliers. They show the type of item Project Nova covers and give sponsors a clear sense of what could be donated or funded.
| Item / need | Why it matters | Suggested quantity | Estimated cost | Donation type | Example / comparable link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main pit banner | A large team banner gives instant identity in the pit and makes the team visible in every competition photo and visitor interaction. | 1 | £80–£180 | Financial or in-kind | instantprint banners |
| Roller / pull-up banners | Used for open evenings, sponsor events, outreach and competition presentation. | 2–3 | £180–£450 | Financial or in-kind | Vistaprint pull-up banners |
| Sponsor board / rigid display board | Provides a clean, visible way to recognise partners in the pit and at events. | 1–2 | £100–£250 | Financial or in-kind | instantprint Foamex signs |
| Branded tablecloth or table runner | Makes a standard table look professional and consistent with the ReBourne identity. | 1–2 | £90–£220 | Financial or in-kind | Vistaprint tablecloths |
| QR code tabletop signs | Directs visitors to the partner page, team website, donation link or social channels. | 3–6 | £30–£90 | Financial | Amazon UK acrylic sign holders |
| Business cards or mini sponsor cards | Useful for conversations with companies, visitors, judges and potential supporters. | 250–500 | £25–£80 | Financial or print donation | MOO business cards |
| Flyers / partner handouts | Explain the programme, mission structure and sponsor opportunities clearly. | 250–500 | £60–£150 | Financial or print donation | Solopress flyers |
| Lanyards and name badges | Gives students visible roles and makes the team look organised and professional at events. | 20–30 | £80–£220 | Financial or in-kind | Amazon UK badge holders and lanyards |
| Role signs for BUILD / CONTROL / IMPACT | Helps visitors, judges and sponsors understand how the team operates and how students lead. | 1 set | £40–£100 | Financial or print donation | B&Q self-adhesive lettering example |
| Stickers / giveaway labels | Small but useful for networking, outreach and team visibility at events. | 250–500 | £70–£180 | Financial | Sticker Mule custom stickers |
| Tablet or brochure display stand | Useful for showing the website, launch missions or team videos at events and sponsor visits. | 1–2 | £30–£120 | Financial | Amazon UK brochure holders |
| Pit information boards | Boards explaining the robot, team structure and sponsor support make the pit more informative and easier to understand. | 2–4 | £80–£200 | Financial or in-kind | instantprint posters |
| Vinyl decals / labels | Useful for the robot cart, battery station, storage crates and branded pit items. | Assorted | £50–£150 | Financial or in-kind | Vistaprint stickers and decals |
| Design and print contingency | Allows for updated sponsor logos, reprints, new signage or replacements after events. | 1 pot | £250–£500 | Financial | ReBourne partner page |
Project Nova can begin with essential public-facing identity items and grow into a fuller professional display package. Sponsors can fund the whole mission, co-sponsor a focused part of it, or support design, print and display materials in kind.
| Budget line | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core identity setup | from £1.2k | Provides essential visible identity items such as pit signage, sponsor display, printed materials and basic event presentation. |
| Enhanced identity setup | up to £3k | Creates a fuller professional display package with stronger pit branding, event displays, student identity items, printed communications and reprint flexibility. |
| Pit branding and core signage | £450–£1,000 | Main pit banner, sponsor board, pit signs and team number displays. |
| Event display materials and table presentation | £500–£1,250 | Pull-up banners, foam boards, tabletop displays, table branding, brochure stands and QR displays. |
| Printed communications and student identity items | £350–£900 | Business cards, flyers, mission cards, partner handouts, lanyards, badges, role labels and presentation items. |
| Design / reprint contingency | £300–£650 | Allows branding to stay current and sponsor information to be updated. |
| Indicative mission range | £1.2k–£3k | A practical sponsorship range for the team identity and public presence mission. |
Funds print items such as flyers, business cards, QR signs or role labels.
Funds a visible display package such as a roller banner set or full pit signage group.
Funds the full Project Nova mission as the named lead sponsor.
Project Nova helps students see their work presented seriously. It supports confidence, pride, communication and the wider growth of the programme.
Students present their work in a professional setting, which strengthens ownership and pride in the team.
Visitors, judges and sponsors understand the team more quickly when the pit and displays clearly tell the story.
Strong identity helps ReBourne stand out as the UK’s all-girl FRC team and helps partners see the impact of their support.
Identity is most useful when it is visible, consistent and easy to understand.
Define the mission visuals, sponsor spaces, pit layout and display information students want to share.
Create banners, boards, printed materials, QR signs, role labels and outreach assets.
Use Project Nova materials in the pit, at open evenings, sponsor visits, conferences and school events.
Update and expand the visual system as new sponsors join and the team develops through the season.
Project Nova sponsors help fund the visible identity of ReBourne Robotics: branding, banners, sponsor recognition, printed materials and professional presentation.
Project Nova gives ReBourne the visible presence to represent its students, thank its sponsors and tell the story of girls building the future of robotics.