North Forge Technology Exchange
Canada's only startup incubator, accelerator with a fabrication lab
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Welcome to North Forge. We’re a not-for-profit tech incubator, accelerator, and state-of-the-art fabrication lab that works with startups across Canada in technology, STEM, and advanced manufacturing from the ideation stages all the way through to Series A. We help startups and makers build their companies through groundbreaking experiences and resources at no charge. We are a powerhouse entrepreneur community fuelling Manitoba’s innovative science-based, technology-enabled, and advanced manufacturing startups. Our facilities include one of North America’s largest fabrication labs (FabLab™), spanning 35,000 square feet across Innovation Drive and Innovation Alley in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Programs
Founders Program
acceleratorOnline four-stage program with curated resources from ideation to acceleration
FabLab
otherOne of North America's largest fabrication and rapid prototyping facilities
ElevateIP
otherIntellectual property safeguarding services
Start-up Visa (SUV)
otherProgram for immigrant entrepreneurs with skills and potential to build businesses in Canada
DARE Innovation Awards
eventAnnual awards celebrating Manitoba's entrepreneurial excellence and innovation across 9 categories
RampUp Weekend
eventAnnual event featuring the inaugural DARE Innovation Awards
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Company Revenue Stages
Non-profit organization that takes no equity. Impact metrics (June 2020 - June 30, 2025): 1,234 jobs created (FTE), $40.8M capital raised by portfolio companies, $34.3M revenue growth. Features experienced mentors, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and award-winning growth coaches.
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BAI Type
Finesse
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
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Entity Type
Not-for-Profit
Operating Regions
Prairies (AB, MB, SK)
631 startups (as of June 30, 2025)
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