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FXR Racing: Accelerating Product Innovation with North Forge FabLab™
FXR Racing is leveraging the North Forge FabLab™ to accelerate product prototyping and innovation, helping the Manitoba-born company remain a leader in the global powersports apparel industry.
Jun 30, 2020


North Forge Founders Program Launches to Support Manitoba Startups
In 2020, North Forge launched the Founders Program to support Manitoba entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and funding readiness. Updated July 2025 for context.
Jun 9, 2020


How GFIT Wellness Is Making Personalized Health Coaching Accessible Across Canada
GFIT Wellness is helping Canadians improve their health through one-on-one coaching and digital wellness solutions. Learn how support from North Forge helped turn vision into scalable impact.
Feb 27, 2020


Celebrating Joelle Foster: From Community Champion to President & CEO of North Forge
From founding board member to President and CEO, Joelle Foster’s leadership has shaped North Forge and Manitoba’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Feb 18, 2020


AMZ Worldwide Grows Global Amazon Sales with Help from North Forge
AMZ Worldwide scaled its Amazon success with the help of North Forge. Learn how mentorship and strategic support helped this Manitoba startup grow into a global brand management firm.
Nov 6, 2019


North Forge Announces 2019/20 Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipients
Meet the 2019/2020 North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneurship Scholarship recipients, Christopher Kematch and Gregory Meconse, and learn how they’re using the Fabrication Lab to innovate and inspire.
Sep 26, 2019


TRAINFO: How North Forge Helped Support a Smarter Rail-Crossing Solution
TRAINFO, supported by North Forge, is reducing rail crossing delays across North America. With real-time alerts and predictive tech, the Winnipeg-based startup is now scaling across Canada and the U.S.
Aug 30, 2019


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


How FabLab member 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


RampUp Weekend 2019: Fresh Ideas a Beaming Success
RampUp Weekend 2019: Fresh Ideas brought together 50 competitors to turn early-stage concepts into real-world businesses—here are the winning ideas.
Apr 3, 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


Empowering Future Founders: Youth Entrepreneurship Education at MICE
Through mentorship and real-world learning, MICE and North Forge are redefining youth entrepreneurship education for Manitoba’s future leaders.
Jan 9, 2019


Barkman Concrete: Prototyping with Purpose at the FabLab™
Barkman Concrete shares how the North Forge FabLab™ helped them prototype faster, save on costs, and drive product innovation.
Dec 5, 2018


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


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


Legal Foundations Matter: North Forge and TDS Law Help Startups Protect Their Ideas
Intellectual property can make or break a startup. Learn how North Forge and TDS Law partner to provide legal guidance for Manitoba’s founders.
Jul 27, 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


Mechanical Puzzle Maker Builds Global Connections at the North Forge FabLab™
Meet John Haché, a longtime North Forge FabLab™ member whose passion for mechanical puzzles has taken him around the world—and made him a local mentor in Winnipeg’s maker scene.
Feb 1, 2018
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