Build Manitoba's Innovation Economy
Innovation thrives when entrepreneurs have access to the right mentors, resources, funding, facilities, and community. At North Forge, our partners help turn bold ideas into successful businesses that create jobs, attract investment, commercialize new technologies, and strengthen Manitoba's economy.
As a North Forge Impact Partner, you're investing in more than sponsorship. You're helping build a thriving innovation ecosystem where founders, researchers, makers, students, and industry work together to drive economic growth across Manitoba.
Why Partner with North Forge?
Every startup launched, prototype built, mentorship session, and founder supported contributes to a stronger Manitoba.
When you partner with North Forge, you're investing in entrepreneurs, innovation, and long-term economic growth. Together, we're building stronger companies, creating meaningful careers, and shaping Manitoba's future.
Startups supported
655
Jobs created (FTE*)
1313
Capital raised
$45.5M
Revenue growth since joining North Forge
$42.8M
Our Collective Impact
As Western Canada's leading innovation hub, North Forge fuels Canada's innovation economy by supporting innovators at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Through our unique online four-stage Founders Program, supported by experienced mentors, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, award-winning growth coaches, our Incubator, Accelerator, and Fabrication Lab, we equip innovators with the expertise, resources, and connections to create lasting economic impact.
Metrics updated as of July 1st, 2026
*FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) represents the total number of full-time jobs created, with part-time positions converted to a full-time basis (1 part-time job = 0.5 FTE)
Your Partnership Creates Lasting Impact
Your investment helps entrepreneurs and innovators at every stage by supporting:
Startup Growth: Founder education, mentorship, commercialization, and business growth.
Innovation & Commercialization: Product development, prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and bringing new technologies to market.
Talent Development: Building skilled careers, retaining Manitoba talent, and creating opportunities for students, makers, and entrepreneurs.
Economic Development: Creating high-value jobs, attracting investment, strengthening local supply chains, and growing Manitoba's innovation economy.
Interested in partnering with us?
We'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in partnering with us, please email our Community & Partnerships Manager, Katja Falconer, at kfalconer@northforge.ca
Contributing Sponsors
are organizations that provide financial or in-kind support to power North Forge programs, operations and infastructure.
Forge Advantage Partners
are oranizations that offer exclusive perks, discounts, or services to North Forge founders and FabLab members.
Ecosystem Partners
are mission-aligned organizations that collaborate with North Forge on programming, referrals, shared resources or co-branded initiatives.
Trailblazer partners
Pioneer partners
Innovation partners
Ecosystem partners
North Forge is a proud member of
North Forge is proud to be located in Smartpark at the University of Manitoba, connecting our founders with one of Canada's leading research and innovation ecosystems.
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