ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What you can expect
Over 12 to 24 months, established founders who are positioned for rapid accelerated growth will gain access to advanced customized training sessions, growth coaches, expanded support, and mentorship. North Forge will connect you with the critical resources you need to advance you business into becoming a Series A company.
What you get
- Advanced customized training sessions on a variety of specific business topics
- Weekly access to North Forge staff coaching
- One-on-one access to experienced industry and business members
- Numerous partner programs, resources, and industry networks
- Unique access to free and subsidized business services
- Pathfinding and coaching support to access growth capital
- Pitch presentation scrubs
- Access to a co-working desk at the Innovation Hub
- Connection with VC and angel networks, and other critical resources to help your business scale
Expected outcomes
- Seed A company
- Generating annual revenue of $500K-$1M
- Ready to raise further growth capital
“We have benefited from the guidance and advice from the team at North Forge to reach our milestones.”
“We have benefited from the guidance and advice from the team at North Forge to reach our milestones.”
“North Forge has been absolutely crucial in shaping and refining our concept and turning concept into reality. The breadth and depth of knowledge and real-world experience that entrepreneurs can access through the North Forge network are unparalleled.”
“North Forge is an essential element of the success of any aspiring entrepreneur that wants to succeed in our growing innovation ecosystem. The community, access to technology and collision of innovative minds isn’t possible anywhere else in Manitoba. North Forge is the only place I recommend you go to get your idea off the ground.”
“North Forge helped us navigate the startup ecosystem by offering industry insights and facilitating important connections with funders, partners and customers. Through their mentorship program we have been challenged, supported and are equipped to succeed – overcoming the many obstacles facing a startup company.”
“Our North Forge mentors helped us to dream big and then gave us solid advice to execute on those dreams. I started two companies inside North Forge. The first is company is now a multi-million dollar firm and we are preparing the second company for a super-angel financing round.”
“North Forge provides startups with the resources and network necessary to succeed. All startups in Manitoba should be part of this innovative ecosystem.”