Adopt-A-Tech Program

Sponsorship directly funds training and equipment scholarships for first responders.

Choose a sponsorship tier Apply as a technician

Talent is universal, but resources are not.

Across the globe, there are dedicated, sharp, and courageous public safety technicians working in underfunded departments, smaller municipalities, or developing nations. These professionals handle the same volatile materials and face the same deadly risks that we do, yet many cannot afford the annual dues required to join the IABTI.

When a technician is left outside our association, they miss out on specialized training, the Detonator magazine, peer-reviewed research, and the vital regional networking opportunities that keep us safe on the job. In our line of work, isolation is a safety hazard.

The Adopt-A-Tech program is a direct pipeline for mentorship and professional investment. By sponsoring a membership for a deserving technician, you are doing far more than paying a fee. You are providing a brother or sister in the field with a lifeline to global expertise. You are giving them a seat at the table, access to life-saving lessons learned, and the confidence that they are backed by an international community.

Sponsor one technician. Sponsor five. Sponsor a small unit in need. Let’s ensure that no technician walks down the long hallway alone simply because of a budget constraint.

International Director, IABTI

How funds are distributed

Funds collected will be distributed in the following manner:

60%Training subscription

The current IABTI annual training subscription is $85.00 for the first year and $75.00 the following years.

40%IST training scholarship

The current IABTI IST Training Conference fee is approximately $800.00.

Sponsorship tiers

Please select your desired annual sponsorship tier.

Platinum Sponsor

$5,000+

$3,000.00 funds 35 full technician subscriptions for 1 year.
$2,000.00 funds 2 IST scholarships (registration fee).

Prominent logo on the IABTI website and newsletter.
Dedicated recognition at the International Training Conference (ITC).

Become a Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

$2,500

$1,500.00 funds 17 full tech subscriptions for 1 year.
$1,000.00 funds 1 IST scholarship (registration fee).

Medium logo on the IABTI website.
Recognition during the ITC opening ceremony.

Become a Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

$1,000

$600.00 funds 7 full technician subscriptions for 1 year.
$400.00 added to IST scholarship funds.

Text listing on the IABTI website and ITC program.

Become a Silver Sponsor

Custom Donation

Any amount

Please designate how your donation should be distributed:

An individual technician, by name
Tech subscriptions
IST scholarship

Make a custom donation

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Thank you for investing in our techs. Our future.

The IABTI Board of Directors appreciate and commend you on your participation in this great opportunity to build our membership and knowledge across the boundaries of our membership.

To sponsor or for more information, email admin@iabti.org or call (540) 752-4533.

Become a sponsor Call (540) 752-4533