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
Forme Pilates
Reach out to liam@technl.ca to receive a discount code of 15% off any class pack or your first month of a forme membership.
Swagger
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive a 10% discount off retail pricing. For startups, Swagger will waive minimum order quantities on apparel.
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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)
Pingram
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive one year free access to Pingram.
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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.
MUNN Insurance
Mention your affiliation with techNL to receive a discount
Alt Hotel
Mention your afflilation with techNL to receive a discount, or reach out to hayley@technl.ca to receive a discount code.
Venor
20% discount on your first recruitment, or HR service with Venor.
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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
Questions about an existing offer? Reach out to hayley@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.