This course has been directly sponsored by the following:
- Center for Teaching and Learning (2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018)
- Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation (2017-present)
- School of Public Health (2011-present)
- The Blum Center for Developing Economies (2011-2016)
- Cal Design Lab (2013-2016)
- Berkeley-Haas Center for Responsible Business (2016)
- Cal Athletics (2015)
- Global Center for Food Systems Innovation, Michigan State University (2014)
In addition, dozens of organizations have supported the course through guest speaking engagements, support as clients for team projects, provision of product samples for case studies, project advising, and participation in public project presentations.