Mission 05 · Let's be seen

Project Nova

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.

Mission range Professional identity, sponsor visibility and event presentation
£1.2k–£3k
05Launch mission
1Visible team identity
100%Sponsor recognition focus
Every eventUsed in school and competition
Mission aim

Make the team visible.

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.

What this mission achieves

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.

Creates a polished competition pit with banners, sponsor boards and clear team information.
Makes sponsor support visible through logo placement, displays and printed materials.
Gives students resources for outreach events, open evenings, partner meetings and judging interviews.
Builds a memorable and consistent public identity for the UK’s all-girl FRC team.
Nova zones

Six ways to shine professionally.

Project Nova can be supported as a full mission or through specific visible items, print support and display packages.

Pit identity

Main pit banner, team number displays, table runner and pit-facing signs that explain who ReBourne is.

PitIdentity

Sponsor visibility

Dedicated sponsor board and display surfaces that make partner support visible at events and visits.

PartnersRecognition

Event displays

Roller banners, foam board signs and tabletop materials for recruitment, outreach and partner events.

EventsRecruitment

Student identity

Lanyards, name badges and role identifiers for BUILD, CONTROL, IMPACT, pit crew and captains.

StudentsRoles

Printed materials

Flyers, business cards, sponsor handouts and QR materials that help people understand and support the programme.

PrintComms

Outreach presence

Portable displays and presentation materials that help ReBourne represent BSG Robotics beyond competitions.

OutreachPublic
What this funds

Visible kit with examples.

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
Mission budget

Mission range: £1.2k–£3k.

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 setupfrom £1.2kProvides essential visible identity items such as pit signage, sponsor display, printed materials and basic event presentation.
Enhanced identity setupup to £3kCreates 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–£1,000Main pit banner, sponsor board, pit signs and team number displays.
Event display materials and table presentation£500–£1,250Pull-up banners, foam boards, tabletop displays, table branding, brochure stands and QR displays.
Printed communications and student identity items£350–£900Business cards, flyers, mission cards, partner handouts, lanyards, badges, role labels and presentation items.
Design / reprint contingency£300–£650Allows branding to stay current and sponsor information to be updated.
Indicative mission range£1.2k–£3kA practical sponsorship range for the team identity and public presence mission.

£150+

Funds print items such as flyers, business cards, QR signs or role labels.

£750+

Funds a visible display package such as a roller banner set or full pit signage group.

£1.2k–£3k

Funds the full Project Nova mission as the named lead sponsor.

Student impact

Professional presence builds confidence.

Project Nova helps students see their work presented seriously. It supports confidence, pride, communication and the wider growth of the programme.

Confidence

Students present their work in a professional setting, which strengthens ownership and pride in the team.

Communication

Visitors, judges and sponsors understand the team more quickly when the pit and displays clearly tell the story.

Visibility

Strong identity helps ReBourne stand out as the UK’s all-girl FRC team and helps partners see the impact of their support.

Nova pathway

From concept to competition presence.

Identity is most useful when it is visible, consistent and easy to understand.

Design

Define the mission visuals, sponsor spaces, pit layout and display information students want to share.

Produce

Create banners, boards, printed materials, QR signs, role labels and outreach assets.

Deploy

Use Project Nova materials in the pit, at open evenings, sponsor visits, conferences and school events.

Grow

Update and expand the visual system as new sponsors join and the team develops through the season.