Driving innovation, building community.
As Canada’s only startup incubator, accelerator and fabrication lab, North Forge is where Canada’s daring founders come to build what’s next. We’re a national not-for profit incubator rooted in the Prairies with a global reach, specializing in inclusive tech, STEM, and advanced manufacturing startups.
Our Impact
At North Forge, we measure success by the growth of the entrepreneurs and startups we support. From protecting intellectual property to fostering inclusive innovation, our work strengthens communities and fuels economic growth across the Prairies.
Explore the stories, milestones, and numbers behind this progress in our 2024–2025 Impact Report.
We are a powerhouse entrepreneur community, fuelling Canada’s innovative science-based, technology-enabled, and advanced manufacturing startups from ideation to funding by offering unparalleled experiences and resources to help startups grow.
Our facilities boast one of North America’s largest publicly accessible fabrication labs (FabLab™), where startups and makers have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies to bring their visions to life.
Join a community that drives innovation and builds connections. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned maker, North Forge's 4-stage Founders Program is here to support your journey from concept to commercialization.
Driving innovation, building community, for those who dare to do.
Who we are
Our Purpose
At North Forge, we are more than just an incubator—we ignite the potential of startups. As a community-driven force, we create spaces where entrepreneurs can collaboratively evolve, supported by accessible and innovative programs tailored to their growth. Our identity is built on the foundations of inclusivity, support, and ethics, ensuring that every entrepreneur, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed.
Our Mission
North Forge is dedicated to fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic growth by creating a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs can thrive, access resources, and scale their businesses.
Our Vision
Manitoba becomes the destination of choice for innovative entrepreneurship.
Our Values
Cultivating a community of support
Fostering a community to super charge entrepreneurial innovation for startups across Canada and globally, guiding through challenges with customized support.
Empowering through protection and guidance
Protecting innovators by navigating through shark infested waters guiding them to realize their potential.
Championing through innovation and adaptability
Driving progress through innovation and adaptability, we help navigate the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, ensuring impactful relationships and sustainable growth.
Championing positivity and respect
Promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere, we encourage open heart led communication ensuring a welcoming inclusive and understanding environment.
Embracing diversity and removing barriers
Dedicated to diversity, we remove barriers to entrepreneurship.
Diversity & Inclusion
North Forge is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. A thriving ecosystem must be representative of all voices—ensuring that women, BIPOC, and underrepresented groups have access to the same opportunities, mentorship, and funding.
2024 Spirit of Winnipeg Awards CODE Recipient
This award recognizes outstanding work that contributes to advancing equity, accessibility, inclusion and reconciliation through impactful programming, events, policy change, or other activities.
2024 TECNA Innovation Awards
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recipient
This award recognizing teams who have developed innovative initiatives in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
