The phrase "sponsored collaboration" means when two or more individuals or companies work together on a project, and one of them pays or funds the collaboration in some way. Full definition
E.A.T., in operation between 1966 and 1993, was a non-profit organization co-founded by artist Robert Rauschenberg and engineer William Kluver with the aim of sponsoring collaboration between artists and scientists as well as facilitating international cultural exchange such as the featured portfolio. (fac.umass.edu)
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with HBO and DiMe Media. (dancinghotdogs.com)
This is a sponsored collaboration with The Motherhood and Child Hunger Ends Here to bring awareness to child hunger in our country. (thesensiblemom.com)