Here's what moves us. 

What if one of the most frustrating everyday tasks could be solved with a simple idea? Manitoba-made NoPane transformed the way people carry propane tanks with an ergonomic handle designed to make lifting safer, easier, and more comfortable. Discover how this North Forge-supported company turned an everyday annoyance into an innovation with nationwide potential.

What does innovation really look like? For Manitoba entrepreneur Kerri Parnell, it began with personal loss and evolved into Cremation Tattoos, a business helping families honour loved ones while finding healing through remembrance.

There is no shortage of innovative ideas in Manitoba. What is often missing is access. Access to funding. Access to support. Access to the kind of ecosystem that helps entrepreneurs move from possibility to progress before momentum disappears. For many women founders in technology and innovation, those gaps can feel even wider. That is why the newly formalized partnership between North Forge™️ and WeMB matters. Officially signed on Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Memorandum of Un

Manitoba has never lacked ideas. What we’ve lacked, historically, is enough places to tell the world about them. That’s changing. Across Manitoba, momentum is building in industries that are shaping the future of the global economy. From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to ag-tech, AI, clean tech, health innovation, Indigenous entrepreneurship, and homegrown startups scaling beyond our borders, Manitoba is quietly building one of the most exciting innovation ecosystems in

Winnipeg AI startup Robin is transforming customer communication with a smart, text-based tool that delivers instant, personalized responses. Founded by entrepreneur Ben Myers and supported by North Forge, Robin uses artificial intelligence to help organizations streamline customer service, reduce repetitive inquiries, and free up staff time.

By harvesting native cattails to fight nutrient pollution in Lake Winnipeg, Typha Co. not only helps the environment, but it also earns valuable tax credits for its innovative sustainability efforts.

Adam Fainman, founder of Moonlite Labs, has gone from beatboxing on stage to building one of Canada’s top generative AI startups. Moonlite’s platform makes multimedia storytelling easy for everyone, earning recognition from TechCrunch and a showcase at VivaTech 2025.

According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, Manitoba ranks first among all provinces for charitable giving, with 19.3% of tax filers donating to charity.

Winners of RampUp Weekend 2025: Staff on Shift takes home the $10,000 top prize in Manitoba’s signature innovation competition. From...

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

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...

QDoc Inc., a Winnipeg-based health-tech startup, is on a mission to revolutionize access to health care. By offering virtual consultation...

Despite rapid growth in Canada’s tech industry, women and gender-diverse individuals remain significantly underrepresented, particularly...

Pop CoLab and North Forge FabLab™ are excited to announce a strategic partnership that brings together innovation, creativity, and...