Programs
- The Forge Business Incubator
- Startup Survivor
- Experience Ventures
Our Startups
Our startups come from numerous industries.
Resources
We support your startup every step of the way.
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Hamilton’s Startup Incubator
No equity
We do not take equity in your company. We facilitate investor events, connect you with the right advisors, provide strategic advice and help perfect your pitch.
Incredible mentors
Our network of mentors includes industry experts, serial entrepreneurs, and investors who will accelerate your company’s path to success.
Co-working space
Work from a beautiful new facility at McMaster Innovation Park, a premier research and innovation centre in Hamilton linked to Canada’s #1 most research-intensive university.
Established Network
Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. We host regular founder meetups and community events to get your brand out there. We celebrate wins and learn from failure together.
Startups
Millions Raised
Jobs
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We work hands-on with early-stage entrepreneurs to help them build successful startups. Our programs are open to anyone pursuing scalable, technology-based companies.
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Client Testimonials
Reliq Health Technologies
Reliq Health TechnologiesDr. Lisa Crossley, CEO of Reliq Health Technologies Inc.“The Forge was instrumental in supporting the company in its original incarnation as CareKit Health. CareKit came to The Forge in 2015, leveraging its mentoring, networking, fundraising and prototyping services. The Forge helped CareKit connect with potential customers and granting agencies, which ultimately helped attract the attention of Reliq Health, leading to its acquisition of CareKit for $2 million.”
Reliq Health Technologies
Enhanced Medical Nutrition Inc.
Enhanced Medical Nutrition Inc.Eric Zimmerman, CEO of Enhanced Medical Nutrition Inc.“EMN wouldn’t be around without the support of The Forge. This is a model that helps entrepreneurs learn quickly, build confidence, and network with other entrepreneurs who are also in the trenches.”
Enhanced Medical Nutrition Inc.
Nix Sensor Ltd.
Nix Sensor Ltd.Matt Sheridan, CEO of Nix Sensor Ltd.“As we grew from a small startup based in a downtown Hamilton apartment, to two office facilities within McMaster Innovation Park, The Forge has helped to mentor us every step of the way.”
Nix Sensor Ltd.
Longan Vision
Longan VisionAlex Shortt, CTO of Longan Vision Corp.“The Forge offers us not only a space to work from, but also access to prototyping equipment, a range of mentors as well as funding opportunities. In our residency at The Forge we have secured funding, grown our team and are closing in on completion of our first product.”
Longan Vision