North Forge Technology Exchange is a non-profit incubator accelerator that works with startups across Canada and globally in technology, STEM and advanced manufacturing from the ideation stages all the way through to acceleration. They fuel Canada’s innovation economy, providing founders with experienced mentors, entrepreneurs-in- residence, award-winning growth coaches and a unique, online four-stage Founders program. They have worked with over 320 companies and have created over 1,800 jobs. Armed with North America’s largest non- profit fabrication lab (FabLab), they operate out of 35,000 square feet across Innovation Drive and Innovation Alley in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The FabLab is one of the largest public open facilities of its kind, spanning over 19,000 square feet. This cutting-edge facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 360 days a year and allows members access to over $3.5M in prototyping equipment. The FabLab is primarily focused on training and provides a space where ideas can be transformed into tangible prototypes. With a strong emphasis on experimentation and reiteration of designs, FabLab offers a cost-effective and efficient way to prototype products.