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Celebrating Indigenous Innovation at Pow Wow Pitch
North Forge celebrates Indigenous innovation at Pow Wow Pitch, where Indigenous entrepreneurs share their business ideas, traditions, and ambitions on a national stage.
May 21


Meet Adam Palanuk: The New Director of the North Forge FabLab
We’re pleased to introduce Adam Palanuk, the new Director of the North Forge FabLab and one of the founding members of the FabLab.
May 13


3D Printing Considerations for Production in Manufacturing
Advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D printing) increasingly enable companies to move beyond prototyping to end-product manufacturing. Here are some areas to consider
Apr 17


Building more than birdhouses: Carpentry apprenticeship with confidence
Ava Foster (far right) shows students in her Women & Gender-Diverse carpentry class how to safely operate equipment. North Forge’s...
Feb 15


Empowering Innovation: Minister Mike Moroz Tours North Forge FabLab™
We were delighted to host Honourable Minister Mike Moroz, Manitoba’s new Minister of Innovation and New Technology, for an exclusive tour of
Dec 9, 2024


Recipients of 2024/2025 North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship
North Forge welcomes Tyler Braun-Colombe and Zac Poitras as recipients of the 2024–2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship, gaining access to the FabLab and mentorship to build their artistic and entrepreneurial futures.
Nov 7, 2024


Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs: 7 Years of the MICE Program and North Forge
As Global Entrepreneurship Month approaches, it’s the perfect time to spotlight how an entrepreneurial mindset can begin early. The Met...
Oct 12, 2024


Forged in Fire: A North Forge FabLab modern maker
When metal meets flame, it undergoes a transformation as dramatic as the creative process itself. At North Forge FabLab™, this synergy of...
Aug 16, 2024


Winnipeg start-up transforming PPE with groundbreaking innovations
Nestled within Winnipeg’s North Forge FabLab™, Win-Shield Devices is redefining personal protective equipment (PPE) through...
Jun 21, 2024


FabLab Member Spotlight: Purl and Hank
After successfully opening her Winnipeg store last fall, Crystal now provides workshops for the local maker community in addition to ...
Jun 14, 2024


The Exchange District Biz: Empowering Innovators: Inside North Forge Technology Exchange
This central location hosts several events for makers, artists and entertainers with events such as Nuit Blanche, Jazz Fest and the Fringe.
May 31, 2024


Winnipeg Free Press: North Forge’s FabLab adds storefront presence
North Forge Technology Exchange has now leased the 2,500-square-foot main floor street-level storefront previously occupied by Arts Junction
Nov 16, 2023


North Forge Announces the Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipients 2023/2024
Chantel Wilson and Adrian Alphonso are the 2021 recipients of the North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship, gaining full access to the FabLab™ and one year of mentorship and prototyping support.
Oct 13, 2023


Recipients of the 2020/2021 North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship
Meet Kristopher Blacklaw and Colan Ross, recipients of the North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship, as they begin their journey of innovation and learning at the Fabrication Lab.
Oct 1, 2020


Sponsor Spotlight: Princess Auto
Providing founders with the tools and resources that they need to help drive their business forward is one of North Forge’s founding...
Sep 2, 2020


North Forge Indigenous Scholarship: How Christopher Kematch Used Innovation to Honour Culture
Learn how Christopher Kematch used the North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneurship Scholarship and the Fabrication Lab to launch a series of cultural prototypes, including a modernized dream catcher.
Jul 26, 2019


Ava Foster: A Maker’s Journey Through the North Forge FabLab
Artist Ava Foster shares how the North Forge FabLab helped her transition from a passionate maker to a full-time entrepreneur.
Dec 3, 2018


Recipients of the North Forge Inaugural Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarships
Meet the first recipients of the North Forge Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurial Scholarship, a program that opens doors to hands-on innovation and mentorship for Indigenous youth.
Oct 1, 2018


Northstar Robotics: Building the Autonomous Farm of Tomorrow with North Forge
Northstar Robotics is tackling the agriculture labor gap with retrofit kits that turn conventional farm machinery into autonomous vehicles. Developed with support from North Forge, their technology is redefining how we think about farming by making it smarter, more efficient, and better equipped for the future.
Jan 5, 2018


How North Forge FabLab Accelerated PPG Technologies’ Hardware Development
PPG Technologies, a Winnipeg-based hardware and software firm, credits the North Forge FabLab for transforming their prototyping process. By gaining access to in-house PCB equipment, the team dramatically reduced costs and development time, allowing them to test, refine, and launch new products with speed and precision.
Feb 2, 2017
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