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Bringing transparency to your table: How TheoryMesh is revolutionizing food supply chains
Imagine scanning a QR code on a grocery package and instantly accessing detailed information about where your food comes from, how it was...
Jul 18, 2024


From garage dreams to success: A startup’s investment journey
Starting a business is exhilarating, but one of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs is securing funding to turn ideas into reality. The...
Jul 5, 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 20, 2024


We are Honoured to be Awarded the Winnipeg Chamber Spirit Award in the CODE Category!
We are overjoyed to share that we’ve won the Winnipeg Chamber Spirit Award in the CODE category! This incredible honour highlights our...
Jun 18, 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


PolySense Unlocks Innovation with Support from ElevateIP
PolySense Solutions is transforming lab and manufacturing monitoring with IP-driven innovation, backed by funding and guidance from the ElevateIP program.
May 13, 2024


Whistle Technologies: Protecting Innovation with ElevateIP
Whistle Technologies Inc. worked with ElevateIP and North Forge to develop a trademark and IP protection strategy—boosting investor confidence and market readiness.
May 7, 2024


POPP3R Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Scams Are Evolving Fast
Cybersecurity expert and North Forge founder Hernan Popper shares insight into the rise of e-transfer scams in Manitoba and how individuals and businesses can reduce their risk of being targeted.
Apr 10, 2024


Unleashing Global Innovation: North Forge’s Powerful International Partnerships
Entrepreneurship knows no boundaries. It exceeds language, religion, gender, and politics. It’s about the immeasurable creativity of...
Nov 28, 2023


North Forge’s FabLab adds storefront presence with Makers Market
The Winnipeg Free Press recently featured North Forge’s FabLab and Makers Market, highlighting how our expanded storefront in Winnipeg’s Exchange District is helping local makers turn prototypes into shelf-ready products. Read the full article to see how we’re fueling innovation on the Prairies.
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


RampUp Weekend 2022: Startup MVPs Built in Just 50 Hours
Discover the winning ideas and rising entrepreneurs from RampUp Weekend 2022, where 60 competitors turned startup concepts into MVPs in just 50 hours.
Jun 8, 2022


Making sense with Industry 4.0 sensors
“Is my equipment working correctly?” The solution to this problem is what compelled Matthew Gale , Founder and CEO of PolySense...
Oct 7, 2021
Renterii: Building a Shared Economy Platform from the Heart of the Prairies
Jordan Smith launched Renterii to reduce waste, build community, and make experiences more accessible. Learn how the North Forge Founders Program helped bring his shared economy vision to life.
Jul 8, 2021


Building Safer Makerspaces: North Forge is Innovating Safety Through VR Safety Training
North Forge FabLab is using VR safety training developed with Bit Space Development and funded by WCB Manitoba to create a safer, smarter makerspace.
Mar 29, 2021


Carbon Block Is Making Environmental Audits Smarter, Faster, and More Affordable
Carbon Block is helping businesses reduce emissions by simplifying environmental audits. Learn how their technology and North Forge support are making carbon offsets easier to create.
Feb 3, 2021


An Incubator/Accelerator Experience Unlike Any Other: North Forge and MaRS Partner
North Forge has partnered with MaRS Discovery District to boost early-stage startup success. Founders in Base Camp and Pathfinder now benefit from a national support network, while still accessing local mentorship and community.
Jan 7, 2021


PCL Construction: How the FabLab Supported IoT Innovation in Construction
Learn how PCL Construction used the North Forge FabLab to explore local IoT sensor development for their Job Site Insights™ platform.
Jan 7, 2021


BHyve: How North Forge Helped Bring a Global HR Platform to North America
BHyve is using AI to unlock hidden workplace knowledge and boost collaboration. Learn how the North Forge Founders Program helped them expand to Canada and accelerate growth.
Jan 7, 2021
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