Become a Sponsor

Show your support for Manitoba’s top innovators and position your brand at the heart of the province’s innovation ecosystem.

DOWNLOAD DARE INNOVATION AWARDS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

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.

631

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.

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Our Sponsors

Startup Ticket Gifting

Can't make the event? Sponsors have the option to gift some or all of their gala tickets, creating opportunities for startups, founders, and emerging innovators to attend the DARE Innovation Awards. This initiative ensures the room is filled not only with industry, business, and government leaders, but also with the innovators shaping the future of Manitoba. Sponsors who choose to gift tickets will be recognized as “Startup Supporters.”

HOW IT WORKS

Sponsors indicate at the time of commitment if they wish to gift their tickets.
Gifted tickets are allocated to startup founders and entrepreneurs who might not otherwise be able to attend.
Sponsors who gift tickets receive public acknowledgment during the event and in digital materials.
A dedicated “Thank You” announcement will highlight all sponsors who help make startup participation possible.
If interested, please open this form, select 'Table Sponsor', and select 'Yes' to the ticket gifting option. Our team will be in touch with you to confirm the amount.

Table Sponsor

DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS

10

INVESTMENT

$2,750

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

- Logo placement on table

- Company name on DARE Sponsor Wall

- Reserved seating at a priority table

Can't fill a full table, but still want to support innovation? Consider donating a portion of your allotted tickets to startups in our ecosystem!

Fill out this form to request a table sponsorship, and our team will be in touch with next steps.

Gold Sponsor

DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS

8

INVESTMENT

$7,500

VIP RECEPTION TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

8

Exclusive presenting rights for one award category
Logo featured on the physical award presented to the winner
On-stage presentation of the sponsored award by your representative
Logo placement in all print and digital event materials
Featured recognition in media coverage
Verbal recognition during the event program
Dedicated social media feature across DARE channels

Silver Sponsor

DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS

6

INVESTMENT

$5,000

VIP RECEPTION TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

6

Logo placement in print and digital event materials
Verbal recognition during the event program
Recognition in media coverage
Social Media acknowledgement

Bronze Sponsor

DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS

4

INVESTMENT

$2,500

VIP RECEPTION TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

4

Logo placement in print and digital event materials
Social Media acknowledgement

Friend of Innovation

DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS

2

INVESTMENT

$1,000

VIP RECEPTION TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

2

Name placement in print and digital event materials
Social Media acknowledgement

VIP Reception Sponsor

DARE INNOVATION AWARD TICKETS

4

INVESTMENT

$8,000

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Exclusive naming rights for VIP reception
Dedicated page in the Awards program booklet
Logo placement in print and digital event materials
Verbal recognition during the event program
Dedicated social media feature across DARE channels
Opportunity to set up table and signage at VIP reception
Email campaign promoting the VIP reception

BECOME A SPONSOR

Ready to DARE?

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Devon Shewchuk

Co-Chair, DARE Innovation Awards

Partnerships & Marketing Manager, North Forge

dare@northforge.ca | (204) 770-8568