Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget makes one thing clear: the government is increasing its focus on innovation. From stronger R&D tax credits to major investments in AI, clean technology, and skills, Budget 2025 points to a more competitive and future-ready economy. For founders, this matters. These signals show where opportunities and funding are likely to grow. At North Forge , we help founders across the Prairies and across Canada turn these national initiatives into results. C

Last month, North Forge had the pleasure of attending the Bioscience Association of Manitoba’s (BAM) AI Summit. Held in partnership with...

At NACO 2025, North Forge explored how trust is the foundation for innovation. From early-stage risk reduction to scaling, building confidence is key for founders and investors alike.

According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, Manitoba ranks first among all provinces for charitable giving, with 19.3% of tax filers donating to charity.

Dana Driedger, Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives, took to the TEDx stage with a deeply personal talk titled Two Eyes Seeing, which explored the restoration of vision colonization tried to erase.

From carbon innovation to renewable breakthroughs, the 2024 MEIA Cleantech Conference showcased the momentum behind Manitoba’s growing clean technology sector.

North Forge congratulates Minister Mike Moroz on his appointment as Manitoba’s new Minister of Innovation and New Technology. We look forward to working together to strengthen the province’s tech and startup ecosystem.

Despite rapid growth in Canada’s tech industry, women and gender-diverse individuals remain significantly underrepresented, particularly...