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What started as a simple idea for better-fitting safety gear turned into a globally recognized innovation. Backed by North Forge, this Winnipeg entrepreneur is redefining inclusivity in personal protective equipment and catching the attention of NATO.

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

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.

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.

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.

PolySense Solutions is changing how manufacturers monitor their equipment. With support from North Forge, they’re turning predictive maintenance into a competitive advantage.

Dan Palsson’s Helskore Skate Armour is revolutionizing hockey safety. Learn how North Forge helped bring this protective gear to over 130 pro players.

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.

Ukko Robotics developed ROVA, an autonomous poultry system, with help from the North Forge FabLab™, making livestock automation more efficient, scalable, and sustainable.

AquaHive is transforming mine-water management through smart monitoring and real-time data, made possible with critical support from 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.

Originally published in 2017. Updated July 2025 for context. When Daniel Santos left his job as a freight broker, he walked straight into...

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.

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.

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.

Originally published in 2016. Updated July 2025 for context. From the start, Lift Innovations has thrived with support from the North...

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.

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.