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Award Categories

The DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS recognize outstanding individuals and organizations driving progress across Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem.

From early-stage startups to established changemakers, each category honours a unique expression of bold, future-focused thinking.

BioSpark Award

Celebrates breakthrough innovation in bioscience, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences advancing health and wellness.

Ecosystem Builder in Innovation Award

Acknowledges a leader, mentor, organization, or initiative dedicated to growing and supporting Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem.

Emerging Innovator Award

Highlights an early-stage entrepreneur or startup demonstrating exceptional creativity, potential, and traction.

Indigenous Innovation Award

Celebrates an Indigenous entrepreneur or organization advancing cultural preservation or economic development through innovation.

Innovation in Industry Award

Recognizes a company that has revolutionized a traditional sector, such as manufacturing, agriculture, or energy, through innovation.

Legacy Innovator Award

Honours a Manitoban whose long-standing contributions have transformed their field through innovation.

Lights, Camera, Innovation Award

Showcases creativity and technology in film, digital media, or storytelling that elevates Manitoba’s media landscape.

Research to Reality Award

Honours a researcher or academic team that has successfully transformed research into real-world market or community value.

Tech for Good

Recognizes innovations that create positive social, environmental, or community impact.

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DARE Innovation Awards

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Submit a Nomination

Don’t miss the chance to shine, or to celebrate a colleague, peer, or trailblazer you admire. Nominate an innovator today! Nominations close December 1, 2025.

 

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