PARTNER PROGRAM

Become a Northstar Partner

Design integrations build with Helm. Build careers around show control. Grow your business on the industry's most reliable platform for themed entertainment.

THREE TIERS

Choose your level of commitment

Every partner starts as Authorized. Grow to Certified or Elite by completing training, closing deals, and showing your team's expertise on the platform.

Tier 1

Authorized

For integrators and AV firms starting with Helm.

  • Discount on equipment
  • Access to partner docs
  • Online training courses
  • Standard support SLA
  • Partner directory listing
Start here
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Tier 2

Certified

For teams with two or more certified engineers.

  • Everything in Authorized
  • Lead sharing & co-marketing
  • Deal registration & protection
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Beta firmware access
Apply for Certified
Invite only
Tier 3

Elite

For our strategic integration partners.

  • Everything in Certified
  • Named technical contact
  • Joint engineering projects
  • Premium SLA (1h critical)
  • Roadmap & product input
Request invite
PARTNER NETWORK

100+ certified partners worldwide

Find a partner near you—or build experiences with a partner already certified in your region.

Elite (4)
Certified (18)
Authorized (88)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

What it takes to certify

  • 01
    Complete Helm Fundamentals
    8 hours, online, self-paced
  • 02
    Pass Polaris Integration Exam
    Proctored, 80% required
  • 03
    Submit a portfolio project
    Real install with photos, logs
  • 04
    Recertify every 24 months
    Refresher exam, no portfolio
PARTNER PORTAL

What's inside

Deal registration
Lock in protection on opportunities
Co-marketing assets
Brand templates, case studies
Engineering hotline
Direct line to our integration team
Demo equipment
Loaner Helm units for pitches
APPLY

Partner application

We review applications weekly. You'll hear back within 5 business days.

EXISTING PARTNER

Sign in to Partner Portal

Manage deal registration, leads, and resources.

Partner protection

Registered deals are protected for 90 days. We never sell direct against a registered partner.