Celebrating 10 Years of The Forge

We’re marking 10 incredible years of supporting student and community founders — and we want you to be part of it. Whether you’re a past or present founder, mentor, partner, or just passionate about innovation, this event is for you.

Expect an afternoon filled with:

• Demo Showcase – Explore innovations from Forge startups spanning the last 10 years
• Speaker Panel – Hear stories and insights from alumni and ecosystem leaders
• Special Awards – Recognizing standout contributions to The Forge community
• Music, Food & Bar – Celebrate in style with good eats and good vibes
• Makerspace Tour – Tour the space, see what’s being built, and make something to take home
• Networking & Photo Ops – Reconnect, make new connections, and celebrate

Save the Date

Meet our Presenting Sponsor: QReserve

We’re proud to welcome QReserve as the presenting sponsor of this year’s celebration. QReserve has a special place in our history as one of the very first companies incubated at The Forge back in 2015, and they’ve grown into a global success story.

Based in Hamilton, QReserve provides powerful, enterprise-grade scheduling and resource management software to organizations around the world. Their platform supports internationally recognized academic institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and others across multiple sectors by helping them manage equipment, consumables, spaces, services, and people with ease.

What sets QReserve apart is its flexibility—users can tailor the software to fit their unique workflows, improving operational efficiency and simplifying resource management. Learn more about QReserve.

We’re thrilled to celebrate 10 years of The Forge with one of our original success stories leading the way.