Become a Partner. Invest in Our Ecosystem. Make an Impact.
Emerging Prairie Works at the Intersection
of our region’s startup, innovation, and technology communities. Together
with our partners, we build a thriving, connected ecosystem where
entrepreneurs and innovators can collaborate and grow. By fostering
networks and driving transformative initiatives, we accelerate startup
success and empower the next generation of changemakers.
We invite you to partner with us to help fuel the growth of a dynamic
community that is shaping the future of the Midwest—and beyond.
Partnership Opportunities
Emerging Prairie connects leaders from across our region’s startup, innovation, and technology ecosystems to work together toward shared goals. Through community-driven programs, high-impact events, and relationship building, we create space for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and organizations to collaborate, learn, and shape the future of our region. Partners are invited to meaningfully engage in this ecosystem by energizing our work, supporting transformational initiatives, helping build a vibrant environment where innovators thrive.
Emerging Prairie Annual Partnership
Emerging Prairie Event Sponsorship
Emerging Prairie’s events fuel connection, collaboration, and community-driven innovation across our region. From intimate meetups to large-scale conferences, our events bring together entrepreneurs, creators, builders, and curious thinkers to share ideas, spark conversations, and celebrate the people shaping the future of our community. Sponsorship opportunities allow your organization to connect with key audiences, show your support for regional innovation, and help energize experiences that bring people together.
Our Events
TEDxFargo
MISSION: TEDxFargo, an independently organized TED event, is dedicated to sharing ideas worth spreading. This annual event features diverse speakers from across the country, offering intriguing insights and uniting attendees to explore big ideas.
Expanded event sponsorship benefits coming soon!
PRIMARY AUDIENCE: Community members, lifelong learners, professionals, students, creatives, and change-makers.
Prairie Capital Summit
MISSION: Prairie Capital Summit, energized by Startup Programs, is a dynamic conference designed to fuel the success of entrepreneurs and startups by connecting them with vital resources and igniting conversations around private capital in the Midwest.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE: Entrepreneurs, investors, community builders, small business support professionals, and students.
StartupBREW Fargo
MISSION: StartupBREW Fargo is a weekly event celebrating the entrepreneurial journey by bringing founders, innovators, and community members together over coffee to share stories, spark ideas, and build connections that strengthen our region’s startup ecosystem.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE: Founders, investors, startups, entrepreneurs, community supporters, and curious minds.
Founders Retreat
MISSION: Founders Retreat is a retreat focused on founder wellbeing, strategic reflection, peer-to-peer learning, intentional community building, and giving a space to reset and refocus.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE: Startup founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders supporting founder growth
Opportunities To Get Involved
Donate
Emerging Prairie is able to make an impact only because of the support of organizations and individuals. If you’d like to get involved by making a donation, please see the options below.
By Mail:
To make a donation by check, follow the instructions below:
- Make checks payable to ‘Emerging Prairie’
- Mail to the following address:
Emerging Prairie
118 Broadway N, Suite S1
Fargo, ND 58102
Volunteer
Interested in lending a hand at our events and programs? We’d love to hear from you!
