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Ideas in Action: North Forge at TEDxWinnipeg
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.
May 30, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


The $10K road trip: Brandonites win at RampUp 2025
Winners of RampUp Weekend 2025: Staff on Shift takes home the $10,000 top prize in Manitoba’s signature innovation competition. From...
Apr 29, 2025


QDoc: A Homegrown Health Tech Story on the Rise
Photo by MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Dr. Norm Silver and David Berkowits, co-founders of QDoc and alumni of North Forge programming, are...
Apr 23, 2025


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, 2025


ElevateIP in Action: How an Entrepreneur’s Heartbreak Sparked a Potential Breakthrough in Fertility Care
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.”
Apr 10, 2025


The Hacker Who Chose the Light: Popp3r Cybersecurity
Before there was a business, there was a feeling — a need to do good. Hernan Popper, founder of Popp3r Cybersecurity, is dedicated to...
Apr 8, 2025


Block Therapy Supports New Router Table
North Forge is thrilled to announce a new addition to the Bockstael Carpentry Room at the North Forge FabLab — the Mast-R-Lift II router...
Apr 4, 2025


How Standard Carbon Is Protecting IP While Powering a Green Economy
There’s a green advantage in Manitoba that could change the way the world looks at emissions — but only if local innovators can protect...
Apr 3, 2025


Got a Business Idea Stuck in Your Head? Let’s Turn It Into a Startup in Just 50 Hours with RampUp Weekend 2025
2024 Ramp Up Weekend Winners, Patient Prime Have you ever had an idea you know could be something, but you’re unsure how to get it off...
Mar 28, 2025


TEDxWinnipeg Returns: Big Ideas and a Bigger Stage
TEDxWinnipeg will take the stage at the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Concert Hall, marking the first time in the event’s history that
Mar 1, 2025


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 February cohort is full, but those interested in future cohorts can join a waitlist on their website. PHOTO BY NORTH FORGE When North Forge teamed up with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to launch a women and gender-diverse carpentry workshop, they had no idea just how quickly demand wo
Feb 15, 2025


Locking Down Carbon: A Manitoba Startup’s Climate Mission
A Manitoba-based startup is carving out a crucial role in carbon removal — one innovation at a time
Feb 1, 2025


Protect Your Ideas, Power Your Business: IP Summit a Must-Attend Event for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks at the 2024 North Forge IP Summit. PHOTO BY HANDOUT / Winnipeg Sun Every business starts with an...
Jan 18, 2025


North Forge Joins RRC Polytech in Leading Canada’s National Innovation Strategy
In a historic step for Canadian innovation, RRC Polytech , with North Forge as a collaborating partner, has been selected to lead a...
Jan 16, 2025


Empowering Sexual Violence Survivors: How Mary Lobson's REES is Expanding Global Access to Anonymous Reporting
Sexual violence remains a pressing issue across the globe, and access to safe, anonymous reporting tools is crucial in addressing it. A recent article by the Winnipeg Free Press highlights the incredible work of Winnipeg entrepreneur and founder Mary Lobson and her platform, REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors)
Jan 9, 2025


Tactile Robotics, a Manitoba startup, wins global acclaim
The leadership team behind Tactile Robotics, Dr. Yaser Maddahi (from left) – CEO, holding the DenTeach-Instructor Station; Dr. Maryam...
Jan 4, 2025


Tillwell Brings Eco-Friendly After-Death Care to Manitoba with Aquamation
North Forge founder Tillwell was recently featured in an article about their groundbreaking approach to after-death care known as aquamation
Jan 3, 2025


North Forge Celebrates Wins in a Season of Reflection
Business is a busy world. Whether you’re steering the ship at a not-for-profit, bootstrapping a startup or already making waves within a wel
Dec 23, 2024
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