Shape the next wave of AI.
Partner with NovaForge.

Mentors. Investors. Global Pathways. Corporate Partners.
Every lane is designed to create real founder utility — not just visibility for your brand.

Back the founders building tomorrow’s AI economy — before everyone else does.

Our partners don’t just observe the ecosystem; they help shape it. Every partnership is designed around a single question: what founder value does this create?

We can support brand visibility, but the stronger model is practical utility — credits, pilots, services, ecosystem access, and capital.

  • Get early access to vetted, high-potential AI startups before they raise

  • Contribute real expertise that helps founders at a critical stage

  • Build relationships with a diverse, inclusive cohort of builders

  • Connect with co-investors, corporate sponsors, and government stakeholders

  • Join a mission-driven community committed to responsible, equitable AI

Partnerships should create utility,
not noise.

Every lane answers the same question: what founder value does this create?

Presenting Partner

01

Anchor support for flagship initiatives, with high visibility and meaningful founder value.

Supporting Partner

02

Program or event support through sponsorship, services, or category-specific expertise.

Community Partner

03

Local ecosystem participation that strengthens events, inclusion, and community reach.

Enterprise Pilot Partner

04

Real workflows, paid pilots, proof-of-concept pathways, and customer proximity.

Knowledge Partner

05

Research, policy, evaluation, and thought leadership that sharpen program quality.

Capital Access Partner

06

Aligned angels, funds, family offices, or investor networks engaging with qualified deal flow.

Find Your Partnership Lane.

Mentor. Invest. Open doors. NovaForge gives you a front-row seat to what is coming next.

Advisors

Builders, operators, and domain experts who give founders the guidance that money can’t buy. 2–4 hours per month, flexible format.

Become an Advisor →

Investors

Zero-equity support means cleaner cap tables. We de-risk early-stage AI deals so you can deploy capital with more confidence.

Explore Investor Tiers →

Global Pathways

Corporate and government partners enabling outbound Canadian founders and inbound global ventures into North America.

Explore Global Pathways →

Partners FAQ

Partnering with NovaForge gives you direct access to a curated pipeline of early-stage AI founders, a platform to build your brand within Toronto’s AI ecosystem, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the next generation of Canadian tech companies. It’s a way to engage with innovation at the ground floor.

A partner commits to an annual engagement with ongoing branding, speaking rights, and access throughout the year. A sponsor can support a specific event on a per-event basis without a full annual commitment. Both options are available, and the right choice depends on how consistently you want to be present in the NovaForge community.

Event sponsors receive branding at the event, social media coverage, and visibility in front of the 60 to 80+ attendees who typically attend each session. Some events include speaking opportunities or judge seats depending on the event format and sponsor level.

Yes. Partners can be offered judge seats at Demo Day, giving them direct exposure to founder pitches and early-stage deals. This is one of the most valuable touchpoints for investors and enterprise partners who want to see what’s being built.

Reach out to the NovaForge partnerships team at partnership@novaforge.ca to start a conversation. The team will walk you through the tiers, explain what’s available for the current programming year, and help you find the right level of engagement for your goals.

Yes. All partnership tiers include some level of access to the founder talent pipeline, whether through referrals, warm introductions, or direct engagement at events and Demo Days. This is one of the most tangible benefits for enterprise partners looking to recruit, collaborate with, or invest in AI startups.

Let’s Build Canada’s AI Future. Together.

Whether you mentor, invest, partner, or open doors, NovaForge gives you a front-row seat to what is coming next.

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