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PolySense Solutions: How North Forge Helped Spark a Predictive Tech Breakthrough
PolySense Solutions is changing how manufacturers monitor their equipment. With support from North Forge, they’re turning predictive maintenance into a competitive advantage.
Jul 30, 2019


Inside ASKJA’s prototyping of Helskore Skate Armour with North Forge
Dan Palsson’s Helskore Skate Armour is revolutionizing hockey safety. Learn how North Forge helped bring this protective gear to over 130 pro players.
Mar 5, 2019


From Apartment Chair to Dragon’s Den: Brows By G and North Forge’s Role in Their Growth
Discover how Brows By G leveraged the North Forge Founders Program to scale from a single chair to a national brand and pitch on Dragon’s Den.
Feb 5, 2019


How North Forge is helping Ukko Robotics Redefine Livestock Automation
Ukko Robotics developed ROVA, an autonomous poultry system, with help from the North Forge FabLab™, making livestock automation more efficient, scalable, and sustainable.
Sep 19, 2018


AquaHive: How North Forge Helped a Legacy Company Lead the Future of Water Monitoring
AquaHive is transforming mine-water management through smart monitoring and real-time data, made possible with critical support from North Forge.
May 4, 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


Evotrux: How One Founder Digitized Freight Logistics with Help from North Forge
Originally published in 2017. Updated July 2025 for context. When Daniel Santos left his job as a freight broker, he walked straight into...
Nov 3, 2017


Funding Change: How North Forge Helped Launch a Digital Raffle Revolution
Born from a simple question at a Jets game, Funding Change is now a leading platform for online raffles, helping nonprofits fundraise more efficiently with support from North Forge.
May 4, 2017


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


North Forge Retrospective: How ArtMoi Tried to Change the Global Art Market
Before closing its doors, ArtMoi was on a mission to revolutionize provenance tracking in the global art world. This North Forge retrospective looks back on how the startup empowered artists with digital tools and the mentorship that helped bring their vision to life.
Dec 14, 2016


Scam Skate’s Startup Journey with North Forge
Scam Skate founders Joel Baker and Gavin Barrett scaled their longboard and apparel brand with help from the North Forge FabLab. From a garage in Portage la Prairie to a downtown Winnipeg shop, their journey shows how makers turn ideas into real businesses.
Nov 2, 2016


Konex: Redefining Wakeboarding Performance Through Innovation at North Forge
Konex set out to fix everything wrong with cable wakeboarding systems. With support from North Forge, they transformed their vision into a high-performance solution that’s shaking up the global market.
Oct 5, 2016


Olympic Size Innovation: Konex Wake Parks’ Big Launch Event
North Forge startup Konex Wake Parks made a splash with their official launch on September 16, 2016 , introducing an innovative cable...
Sep 18, 2016


Lift Innovations: Building Better Products with the FabLab
Originally published in 2016. Updated July 2025 for context. From the start, Lift Innovations has thrived with support from the North...
Aug 31, 2016


Crik Nutrition: How North Forge Helped Launch an Unlikely Protein Brand
When media outlets like BuzzFeed and CNBC covered Crik Nutrition before it even had a website, founder Alex Drysdale knew he had something big. With support from North Forge, he turned his cricket-based protein startup into a scalable business through mentorship, validation, and community connections.
Jul 6, 2016


From Refund to Rollout: How North Forge Helped Launch Pricerazzi
After saving $1,500 through a price protection policy, Declan McDonald turned his experience into Pricerazzi, a retail-tech startup supported by North Forge. With guidance, mentorship, and community backing, the company launched in Canada and the U.S., showcasing the power of founder-first support.
May 17, 2016


Purely Innovative Idea: Manitoba Founder Solves Food Waste
Turning Food Waste into Opportunity: Kelly Beaulieu’s Journey with Canadian Prairie Garden Purees
May 17, 2016


Growing the future of urban agriculture
Highlighting the journey of David Gingera and CitiGrow, focusing on his motivations, the challenges he faced, and the development of an inn
May 16, 2016
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