Live in Peace Planning, a Saskatchewan-based startup, is helping families protect peace of mind when they need it the most. When Sharlene Bukurak  set out to update her family’s wills, she never imagined the process would spark an idea for a business — or lead her to become a tech founder in Regina, Saskatchewan. “I was thinking, ‘Oh, we really need to update our wills.’ The last time we did it, my kids were three and one — now they’re 25 and 23,” she said. “That happens to s

Imagine building a company from scratch — only to watch your groundbreaking ideas slip away because you couldn’t afford to protect them....

How ElevateIP helped a Manitoban company, Terrawave, safeguard a breakthrough technology that could prevent billions in agricultural losses caused by grain spoilage.

How ElevateIP helped AgriTech North secure groundbreaking technology that could transform food access in Canada’s most remote Indigenous communities.

How ElevateIP helped Neuropeutics transform a lab discovery into a life-extending breakthrough for ALS patients Dr. Janice Robertson and...

When Ayaz Noor’s wife walked out of the bathroom in tears one evening, he never expected what came next. “She showed me the [pregnancy] test strip,” Noor says. “And now, I’m blessed with a 14-month-old son.”

Before there was a business, there was a feeling — a need to do good. Hernan Popper, founder of Popp3r Cybersecurity, is dedicated to...

A Manitoba-based startup is carving out a crucial role in carbon removal — one innovation at a time

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks at the 2024 North Forge IP Summit. PHOTO BY HANDOUT / Winnipeg Sun Every business starts with an...

The leadership team behind Tactile Robotics, Dr. Yaser Maddahi (from left) – CEO, holding the DenTeach-Instructor Station; Dr. Maryam...

As an Electronic Engineering Technology student at RRC Polytech, Mahmoud Alzaibaq co-founded Canada Computing with a vision: to make a diffe

When Joel Weber , Founder and CEO of Lake Water Nutrient Capture , set out to tackle phosphorus pollution in Lake Winnipeg and beyond, he...

When John Barbosa’s 10-year-old son broke their TV, a wall, and  a door while practicing soccer at home, he knew there had to be a better...

When Kiera Fogg founded Ribit AI, she wasn’t just setting out to solve a problem—she was reinventing how the automotive industry connects wi

Founded in 2018, Tactile Robotics specializes in developing innovative robotic solutions for dental education, telehealth, and research.

As part of the North Forge ElevateIP Program and our steadfast commitment to supporting indigenous communities, North Forge, in collaboration with RRC Polytech Research Partnerships & Innovation, hosted the transformative event, “IP for Indigenous Entrepreneurs.”

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a driving force behind business transformation. While 80% of UK...

QDoc Inc. is a Medical Technology company that develops innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry. Their  products help doct

PolySense Solutions is transforming lab and manufacturing monitoring with IP-driven innovation, backed by funding and guidance from the ElevateIP program.

Whistle Technologies Inc. worked with ElevateIP and North Forge to develop a trademark and IP protection strategy—boosting investor confidence and market readiness.