North Forge Technology Exchange

About Us

We are North Forge Technology Exchange – an innovation-based economic development agency and a powerhouse community to fuel Manitoba’s innovation economy providing entrepreneurs with award-winning mentors, rockstar subject matter experts and a two-stage startup program that has helped over 60 companies access over 180 million dollars in financings and create hundreds of jobs. Armed with Canada’s largest non-profit fabrication lab, we operate out of 27,000 square feet across Innovation Drive and Innovation Alley in Winnipeg, Canada.

North Forge is a collaborative innovation network conceived by the teams behind The Eureka Project, AssentWorks, Ramp Up Manitoba and the Startup Winnipeg program. Startup Winnipeg is a member of the Startup Canada Communities Program. Startup Canada is social enterprise supporting and giving a voice to entrepreneurs through online programs, national awards, flagship events, partnerships with private sector and government to foster a community for entrepreneurs, startup and small business success across the country.
Working together has enabled us to grow, providing more mentorship, training and support for entrepreneurs across Manitoba.