Affinity Program
Affinity Program
Real Savings for Members. Real Visibility for Partners.
The techNL Affinity Program connects our 125+ tech and startup member companies, and the 3,000+ people who work for them, with discounts and perks from businesses across Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s built to be simple: genuine value for members and meaningful exposure for participating companies.
The Affinity Program is growing. We’re adding new offers regularly, and we want your help in finding them.
Want to offer an incentive for techNL Members?
We’re looking for offers that provide real value without creating extra work on your end. In return, you’ll receive consistent and meaningful visibility across NL’s tech sector.
Know a business you love that our members would too?
Recommend your favourite local businesses, software tools, and support services that make a difference in your life or work. We’ll explore from there and bring more value to members.
Current Offerings
For Companies
Notion
Eligible startups can get 6 months of Notion Business free, with Notion AI Included.

Swagger
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive a 10% discount off retail pricing. For startups, Swagger will waive minimum order quanities on apparel.

Pingram
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive one year free access to Pingram.

Venor
20% discount on your first recruitment, or HR service with Venor.
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Eligible startups can get 6 months of Notion Business free, with Notion AI included.
Notion is a connected workspace for docs, wikis, and project management, so your team can plan, write, and track work in one place. Notion AI is built in to help you draft, summarize, and find answers across your workspace.
Who’s eligible
New Notion customers (not currently on a paid plan) with fewer than 100 employees. Notion reviews each application individually, and all applications are subject to the program terms.
How to apply
Contact adam@technl.ca for the partner code, then apply at notion.com/startups.
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Swagger, a division of m5 Marketing, is a custom apparel, promotional and trade show product company. From polos to pens, tablecloths and banners to laser engraved pizza ovens, we help companies stand out for the right reasons.
techNL Partner & Member Benefits Offer:
10% discount off retail pricing on any product Swagger supplies, including premium Helly Hansen products.
For startups:
Minimum order quantities waived on apparel like polos, jackets and hats.
For more information, reach out to Bryant (bwhite@swagger.promo)
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Pingram enables members to programmatically send emails, SMS messages, and voice calls from code or AI applications.
techNL Partner & Member Benefits Offer:
Complimentary access to Pingram’s $20-per-month plan for 12 months, a value of $240.
Eligibility:
Open to all active tech company and sponsored startup members who are new Pingram customers
One redemption per member or member organization
After the complimentary period, members may continue at the standard monthly rate or cancel without obligation
For access, please email hello@pingram.io and mention your affiliation with the techNL membership.
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Venor is an Atlantic Canada focused HR, recruitment, and talent firm. Our clients are our partners.
Using our vast experience and network (including over 30K LinkedIn followers), we’ve consistently delivered Top Talent Solutions to Atlantic Canada businesses and have significant experience in Tech, Energy, Marine, Mining, and Construction sectors.
Tech NL Partner & Member Benefits Offer:
20% discount on your first recruitment, or HR service with Venor.
Venor clients also receive:
- Additional reduction in Fees for multiple placements within each calendar year
- Business use of our executive downtown office & boardroom in St. John’s, NL
- Alignment with Venor in our community support initiatives, including a financial contribution to ADAD (A Dollar a Day) for each successful search.
For more information, please contact Craig Ralph at cralph@venor.ca

Keen Payroll
Get a 30% discount for first 6 months of monthly bookkeeping services.

CephMind
10% discount on single-use workplace wellbeing report.

Dashboard Marketing
Get 12 hours of marketing consulting for $2,500 plus tax-a $500 saving.

Measure
Get your first month of Measure’s billing and revenue automation platform for free.
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Keen is a virtual accounting firm specializing in monthly bookkeeping and client-centered financial support leveraging the use of technology. They work primarily with small and growing businesses, helping them build strong financial foundations through accurate bookkeeping, proactive communication, and education. techNL members can receive a 30% discount for first 6 months of monthly bookkeeping services, along with their other products such as:
QuickBooks Online Training Program: $2,500 per training contract (4-6 weeks)
One-on-One Financial Consulting: $150 per 1-hour session.
Reach out to James Lanning, CEO, at james@keenbusiness.ca and mention your affiliation with techNL to receive your discount.
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CephMind is a Newfoundland-based online platform that helps organizations assess and monitor psychological health and safety in the workplace across 13 psychosocial risk factors, with anonymous employee surveys, automated processing, and downloadable reports aligned to CSA Z1003 and ISO 45003.
CephMind is offering techNL members 10% off CephMind single use product. Pricing is in Canadian dollars as listed at https://cephmind.com/?l=techNL. It is open to any techNL member organization.
To avail of this perk, mention your affiliation with techNL directly in an email to sean@cephmind.com.
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Receive 12 hours of marketing consulting from the experts at Dashboard Marketing for only $2,500 plus tax. Member companies can use this time to take a deep dive into brand strategy, refine a go-to-market plan, or develop a preliminary marketing strategy. techNL Members can tailor these hours to fit their company’s marketing priorities.
Reach out to liam@technl.ca to be referred directly.
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Alt Hotels
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive a discount, or reach out to hayley@technl.ca to receive a discount code.

MUNN Insurance
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive a discount.
Current Offerings
For Individuals

Gutcheck - Powered by Nucliq Biologics
Enjoy $50 OFF Gutcheck’s at-home gut microbiome testing kits.

Kyle O'Brien Muay Thai Training
Get 10% off 10 sessions.

Forme Pilates
Reach out to liam@technl.ca to receive a discount code of 15% off any class pack or your first month of Forme membership.
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Balance Your Gut. Boost Your Health & Wellness!
Exclusive techNL Partner & Member Offer
Enjoy $50 OFF Gutcheck’s at-home gut microbiome testing kits!
Go beyond digestive health! Discover personalized insights into how your gut microbiome influences gut, mood, sleep, immunity, metabolism, hormonal wellness, and overall well-being, with tailored nutrition recommendations to support your health and wellness goals.
Exclusive Member Pricing:
- Gutcheck: $199 (Regular $249)
- Gutcheck VIVO: $249 (Regular $299) – Tailored for women’s health and wellness.
How to Claim Your Discount:
- Register here using your company email address.
- Receive your $50 discount code by email.
- Use the same registered email address at checkout to Apply your discount.
Eligibility: Available to employees of participating techNL member companies. If your company email isn’t recognized, you’ll receive instructions to verify your eligibility.
Register Now & Save $50!
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Boxing • Kickboxing • Strength & Conditioning
Kyle O’Brien is offering boxing, kickboxing and strength & conditioning training. Every session is structured, challenging, and adapted to your goals. Built for people of all ages and skill levels. Individuals working with techNL members can receive 10% off 10 sessions of muay thai training. Send an email to liam@technl.ca to get connected.
Questions about an existing offer? Reach out to liam@technl.ca
Who Can Access Affinity Program Benefits
Affinity Program benefits are available to companies and employees of companies with an active Tech Company Membership or Sponsored Startup Membership. If your company holds either membership type, everyone on your team is covered, no individual sign-ups are required.
Unsure what membership type you fall under? Search our membership directory.
