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Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem will take centre stage on February 24, 2026, as North Forge hosts the inaugural DARE Innovation Awards at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The DARE Innovation Awards will recognize the entrepreneurs, organizations, researchers, and leaders whose bold thinking and execution are shaping Manitoba’s future. With more than 160 nominations submitted across nine award categories, the gala reflects the strength, diversity, and momentum of i

Business is a busy world. Whether you’re steering the ship at a not-for-profit, bootstrapping a startup, or already making waves within a well-established company, it’s easy to get lost in the daily grind. Deadlines stack up. Decisions need to be made quickly. Progress often feels incremental, and sometimes invisible, when you’re focused on simply keeping things moving. But as 2025 winds down, there’s value in pausing. Not to declare victory, but to acknowledge momentum. Acro

A showcase of the groundbreaking ideas, technologies, and trailblazers shaping our province’s future. Global Village Publishing is extremely proud to announce that North Forge  will be the lead sponsor of our next exciting Canadian initiative:  INNOVATION Manitoba. Over the past several years, Global Village has proudly documented the stories of Canada’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems in our critically acclaimed volumes — INNOVATE Toronto , INNOVATE Ottawa , INNOVATE Mont

Winnipeg has earned a major moment on the global innovation stage. Local startup TAIV has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Marketing and Advertising, a milestone that reflects not only the founders’ achievements but the strength of Manitoba’s startup ecosystem powered by North Forge. For co founder Noah Palansky, the news arrived without warning. No shortlist. No heads up. Just his and co founder Jordan Davis’s names published on one of the world’s most inf

From a Missed Call to a Big Idea For many founders, innovation starts with curiosity. For David Owasi , it began with frustration — the kind that built up, one missed phone call at a time. While earning his computer science degree at the University of Manitoba , Owasi ran a painting franchise to help pay tuition. He spent his days up on ladders, juggling customers, crews, and calls. Despite being busy, he couldn’t capitalize on all the opportunities coming his way. “Customers

Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget makes one thing clear: the government is increasing its focus on innovation. From stronger R&D tax credits to major investments in AI, clean technology, and skills, Budget 2025 points to a more competitive and future-ready economy. For founders, this matters. These signals show where opportunities and funding are likely to grow. At North Forge , we help founders across the Prairies and across Canada turn these national initiatives into results. C

Fourteen years ago, a small group of builders on Innovation Alley set out to create a space where anyone could prototype, test, and build big ideas. Today, the North Forge FabLab has become Canada’s largest fabrication lab thats publicly accesible, supporting founders, engineers, and innovators from coast to coast. To celebrate 14 years of making, here are 14 FabLab facts you (probably) didn’t know. 1. AssentWorks Opened on October 27, 2011 It all began in a modest Winnipeg w

When David Peters was 16, his dad told him they were going to build a house together. Two years later, Peters realized he’d built much more than a home. He’d built the foundation for a career that would transform how thousands of construction crews around the world manage their time. “I basically thought, well, I know a lot of areas of construction, because I just built a house from start to finish,” Peters said. “So I jumped into the trades. I got a tax number and started a

Live in Peace Planning, a Saskatchewan-based startup, is helping families protect peace of mind when they need it the most. When Sharlene Bukurak  set out to update her family’s wills, she never imagined the process would spark an idea for a business — or lead her to become a tech founder in Regina, Saskatchewan. “I was thinking, ‘Oh, we really need to update our wills.’ The last time we did it, my kids were three and one — now they’re 25 and 23,” she said. “That happens to s

In healthcare, every minute matters — yet for many physicians, those precious minutes are often consumed by paperwork. That’s what Aivida , a Manitoba-based AI healthcare startup developing AI-driven healthcare solutions , set out to change. Their new product, Scribble , is an artificial intelligence scribe that streamlines clinical documentation so doctors can focus on patient care, not administrative tasks. “Physicians want to see more patients, but they don’t want to sacri

North Forge welcomes Tyler Braun-Colombe and Zac Poitras as recipients of the 2024–2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Scholarship, gaining access to the FabLab and mentorship to build their artistic and entrepreneurial futures.

Imagine building a company from scratch — only to watch your groundbreaking ideas slip away because you couldn’t afford to protect them....

North Forge’s 2024/2025 Impact Report highlights a thriving Prairie startup ecosystem: 548 companies supported, 1,080 jobs created, $64.4M in wages contributed, and nearly half of founders from underrepresented groups.

Nominations are now open for the inaugural DARE Innovation Awards, celebrating Manitoba’s Dreamers, Achievers, Risk-takers, and Entrepreneurs. Presented by Bell MTS and hosted by North Forge, the gala on February 24, 2026, at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will spotlight innovators across nine award categories.

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.

roposed changes to Canada’s SR&ED tax credit program could put more money back into the hands of Canadian startups. From reinstating equipment claims to extending eligibility and supporting public companies, these reforms could help founders invest more in R&D, scale faster, and compete globally.

Looking for startup funding in Canada? This guide breaks down key programs like the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) and explains how North Forge supports founders in building funding-ready businesses, without offering funding directly.