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The Steady Hand Behind the FabLab: Celebrating Emelia Nyarku’s Five Years
When Emelia Nyarku first stepped into the FabLab during its AssentWorks days, she saw an opportunity to be part of something meaningful....
11 minutes ago
From Beatboxing to Building: Moonlite Labs Brings Canadian AI to the World Stage
Adam Fainman used to hype up a crowd with nothing but a loop pedal and a microphone. These days, he’s capturing attention in a different...
4 hours ago
Generosity is in Manitoba’s DNA — and Our Nonprofits Are Proof
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.
Jun 6
Ideas in Action: North Forge at TEDxWinnipeg
Dana Driedger, Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives, took to the TEDx stage with a deeply personal talk titled Two Eyes Seeing, which explored the restoration of vision colonization tried to erase.
May 30
Celebrating Indigenous Innovation at Pow Wow Pitch
Niña Waśte Events wins The North Forge Prize at Pow Wow Pitch. Photo by Janique Pascal This year’s Pow Wow Pitch at the Manito Ahbee...
May 21
The $10K road trip: Brandonites win at RampUp 2025
Winners of RampUp Weekend 2025: Staff on Shift takes home the $10,000 top prize in Manitoba’s signature innovation competition. From...
Apr 29
QDoc: A Homegrown Health Tech Story on the Rise
Photo by MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Dr. Norm Silver and David Berkowits, co-founders of QDoc and alumni of North Forge programming, are...
Apr 23
ElevateIP in Action: How an Entrepreneur’s Heartbreak Sparked a Potential Breakthrough in Fertility Care
When Ayaz Noor’s wife walked out of the bathroom in tears one evening, he never expected what came next.
“She showed me the [pregnancy] test strip,” Noor says. “And now, I’m blessed with a 14-month-old son.”
Apr 10
The Hacker Who Chose the Light: Popp3r Cybersecurity
Before there was a business, there was a feeling — a need to do good. Hernan Popper, founder of Popp3r Cybersecurity, is dedicated to...
Apr 8
A Block Above: FabLab Alumnus Supports New Router Table
North Forge is thrilled to announce a new addition to the Bockstael Carpentry Room at the North Forge FabLab™ — the Mast-R-Lift II...
Apr 4
Turning Carbon into Cash: How Standard Carbon Is Protecting IP While Powering a Green Economy
There’s a green advantage in Manitoba that could change the way the world looks at emissions — but only if local innovators can protect...
Apr 3
Got a Business Idea Stuck in Your Head? Let’s Turn It Into a Startup in Just 50 Hours with Ramp Up Weekend 2025
2024 Ramp Up Weekend Winners, Patient Prime Have you ever had an idea you know could be something, but you’re unsure how to get it off...
Mar 28
TEDxWinnipeg Returns: Big Ideas and a Bigger Stage
TEDxWinnipeg will take the stage at the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Concert Hall, marking the first time in the event’s history that
Mar 1
Building more than birdhouses: Carpentry apprenticeship with confidence
Ava Foster (far right) shows students in her Women & Gender-Diverse carpentry class how to safely operate equipment. North Forge’s...
Feb 15
Locking Down Carbon: A Manitoba Startup’s Climate Mission
A Manitoba-based startup is carving out a crucial role in carbon removal — one innovation at a time
Feb 1
Protect Your Ideas, Power Your Business: A Must-Attend Event for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks at the 2024 North Forge IP Summit. PHOTO BY HANDOUT / Winnipeg Sun Every business starts with an...
Jan 18
North Forge Joins RRC Polytech in Leading Canada’s National Innovation Strategy
In a historic step for Canadian innovation, RRC Polytech , with North Forge as a collaborating partner, has been selected to lead a...
Jan 16
Empowering Sexual Violence Survivors: How Mary Lobson's REES is Expanding Global Access to Anonymous Reporting
DANIEL CRUMP / FREE PRESS FILES. REES is a digital platform designed for reporting incidents of sexual harassment, misconduct, and...
Jan 9
Tactile Robotics, a Manitoba startup, wins global acclaim
The leadership team behind Tactile Robotics, Dr. Yaser Maddahi (from left) – CEO, holding the DenTeach-Instructor Station; Dr. Maryam...
Jan 4
North Forge Founders Spotlight: Tillwell’s Innovation Featured in the Winnipeg Free Press
North Forge founder Tillwell was recently featured in an article about their groundbreaking approach to after-death care known as aquamation
Jan 3
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