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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.”
21 hours ago

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...
4 days ago


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


North Forge Celebrates Wins in a Season of Reflection
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 wel
Dec 23, 2024


WeTech loan program seeks to boost women-led startups
By The Winnipeg Free Press : Gabrielle Piché Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 Manitoba lacks female technology startup founders — and a new loan...
Dec 20, 2024


Canada Computing: Elevating IT Solutions with ElevateIP
As an Electronic Engineering Technology student at RRC Polytech, Mahmoud Alzaibaq co-founded Canada Computing with a vision: to make a diffe
Dec 20, 2024


Making Waves with ElevateIP
When Joel Weber , Founder and CEO of Lake Water Nutrient Capture , set out to tackle phosphorus pollution in Lake Winnipeg and beyond, he...
Dec 19, 2024


Strategic Partnership Announced to Empower Women+ Entrepreneurs in Manitoba’s Tech Sector
The “WeTech Loan Program”, offering loans of up to $25,000 to tech businesses where women and gender-diverse individuals.
Dec 18, 2024


Kicking it to the Next Level: U-Pro Soccer's ElevateIP Experience
When John Barbosa’s 10-year-old son broke their TV, a wall, and a door while practicing soccer at home, he knew there had to be a better...
Dec 17, 2024


Revolutionizing Customer Care: Ribit AI’s ElevateIP Journey
When Kiera Fogg founded Ribit AI, she wasn’t just setting out to solve a problem—she was reinventing how the automotive industry connects wi
Dec 16, 2024
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