As a DARE Innovation Awards presented by Bell MTS 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.
596
Startups supported through North Forge's Founders Program
25K
North Forge social media & email audience
400
High-value award attendees
9
DARE Innovation Award categories
109K
Annual unique users to the North Forge website
WHY SPONSOR DARE?
Partner with the Future of Innovation
The inaugural 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.
Join us as a champion for the future.
DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS
10
VIP RECEPTION TICKETS
10
Award Category Sponsor
(9 AVAILABLE)
INVESTMENT
$10,000
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
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Exclusive presenting rights for one award category
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Logo featured on the physical award presented to the winner
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Logo placement in all print and digital event materials
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On-stage presentation of the sponsored award by your representative
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Featured mention in media coverage
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Verbal recognition during the event program
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Dedicated social media feature across DARE channels
DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS
8
VIP RECEPTION TICKETS
8
Gold Sponsor
(5 AVAILABLE)
INVESTMENT
$7,500
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
-
Logo placement in all print and digital event materials
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Recognition in media coverage
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Verbal recognition during the event program
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Social Media acknowledgement
DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS
6
VIP RECEPTION TICKETS
6
Silver Sponsor
(7 AVAILABLE)
INVESTMENT
$5,000
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
-
Logo placement in print and digital event materials
-
Verbal recognition during the event program
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Social Media acknowledgement
DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS
4
VIP RECEPTION TICKETS
4
Bronze Sponsor
(7 AVAILABLE)
INVESTMENT
$2,500
BENEFITS
-
Logo placement in print and digital event materials
-
Social Media acknowledgement
DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS
2
VIP RECEPTION TICKETS
2
Friend of Innovation
(10 AVAILABLE)
INVESTMENT
$1,000
BENEFITS
-
Logo placement in print and digital event materials
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Social Media acknowledgement
Our Sponsors
BECOME A SPONSOR
Ready to DARE?
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Devon Shewchuk
Vice Chair, DARE Innovation Awards
Partnership & Marketing Manager, North Forge
dare@northforge.ca | (204) 770-8568
