DARE Innovation Awards
Celebrating the Dreamers. Achievers. Risk-takers. Entrepreneurs.
The DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS, hosted by North Forge, will be Manitoba’s premier celebration of entrepreneurial excellence and innovation.
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 | ROYAL AVIATION MUSEUM OF WESTERN CANADA | 5:00 PM
DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS
The inaugural DARE Innovation Awards, presented by Bell MTS and hosted by North Forge, will celebrate Manitoba’s entrepreneurial excellence and innovation. Honouring Dreamers, Achievers, Risk-Takers, and Entrepreneurs, the awards recognize bold vision, transformative leadership, and lasting impact.
On February 24, 2026, at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, this milestone event will mark North Forge’s 10th anniversary and will be a highlight of MbTech Week, bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and the innovation community for an evening of recognition and connection.
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For a decade, North Forge has supported bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and innovators from every corner of Manitoba’s startup and business community. To mark this milestone, we’re proud to announce the inaugural DARE Innovation Awards, presented by Bell MTS.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
The DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS, are proud to be part of Tech Manitoba’s MbTech Week, an annual celebration of Manitoba’s tech community that highlights innovation, collaboration, and growth across the province.
As part of the event, Tech Manitoba will also present the MbTech Week Youth Scholarship, open to Manitoba high school students in grades 9–12, during the DARE Innovation Awards.
DARE isn’t just a word, it’s a declaration.
The DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS are here to recognize the Dreamers, Achievers, Risk-takers, and Entrepreneurs who dare to build what’s next. The first of its kind. Whether you’re launching your first startup, scaling new heights, or reshaping your community, DARE shines a spotlight on the boldest innovators in Manitoba’s ecosystem.
Hosted by North Forge, this event is your chance to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Sponsor the Future of Innovation
The DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS celebrate Manitoba’s boldest Dreamers, Achievers, Risk-takers, and Entrepreneurs. As a sponsor, you’ll align your brand with the province’s top innovators and gain direct access to a powerful network of founders, funders, policymakers, and changemakers.
This is more than a one-night event — it’s a movement to showcase Manitoba’s innovation economy on a national stage. Whether your goals are visibility, engagement, or community impact, we offer sponsorship opportunities designed to elevate your brand and amplify your support for bold ideas.