How McMaster life sciences student Tharsan Rasasakaram stepped into startup life
“Startups have this energy,” Tharsan Rasasakaram says. “Things move quickly, and you have to be ready to adapt. But that...
OneChart partners with C3 EMR to deliver advanced ambient documentation and telehealth solutions across Canada and the US
C3 EMR, a leading provider of integrated electronic medical record (EMR) and practice-management solutions, and OneChart, an innovator in AI based...
Forge Wrapped 2025: Building Futures, Growing Together
2025 was a year of growth, collaboration, and impact for The Forge and for the innovators who call this community...
McMaster startup uses vehicle sensors to map the ‘urban nervous system’
A McMaster-based startup is poised to drive the future of urban planning and development with mobile sensors that gather data...
McMaster Student Innovation Takes Center Stage at Startup Survivor Pitch Competition
Hamilton, ON – Five dynamic student-led startups from McMaster University are gearing up to compete in the highly anticipated Startup...
The Forge Welcomes Final Business Incubator Cohort of 2025
The Forge, McMaster University’s startup incubator, is proud to announce the launch of its final Business Incubator cohort of 2025,...
From Lecture Halls to Boardrooms: How Three Students Built and Sold a Startup Before Graduation
While most undergrads were juggling exams and group projects, Sarah Simionescu, Jason Huang, and Nikos Dritsakos were negotiating a company...
Wonder Guard: PhD student’s new device aims to halt progression of UTIs
If you were to ask Manak Bajaj what inspired him to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering, one name comes...
The Forge at McMaster celebrates a decade of innovation
Ten years. More than 350 startups. Over 1,050 jobs created. Upward of $88 million raised. That’s the power of the...
Engineering graduates’ robotics startup AXIBO raises $12M
A robotics company that started at McMaster University is looking to recruit a team of passionate engineers to pioneer “made...
Winged Wheelchairs student invention aims to support wheelchair users with limited hand mobility
Wheelchairs aren’t one-size-fits-all when it comes to mobility needs. For individuals using manual wheelchairs with limited hand mobility, propelling the...
Revolutionizing reforestation in Hamilton: MiON Forest’s innovative approach to tree planting
MiON Forest, based in Hamilton, is revolutionizing reforestation with cutting-edge climate technology. By leveraging the MiON Pot, Smart Planting AI,...
‘Entrepreneurship is in McMaster’s DNA’— Made at Mac celebrates innovation
More than 150 startup founders, students, graduates, researchers and investors gathered this week to recognize McMaster entrepreneurs whose innovations have...
Compression wear, but make it fashion
Parisa Agahi had just graduated from McMaster when her doctor prescribed compression stockings for her leg pain. She quickly realized...
Afynia Secures $5M to Fast-Track Groundbreaking Endometriosis Blood Test
Afynia Laboratories has picked up $5 million in seed funding to advance its blood test for endometriosis. This is the...
From undergrad to CEO: Forge your entrepreneurial path with the Startup Survivor program
Are you a student or alumni with a business idea? Mann Parikh gets it — he’s been there, watching that passion...
Reflecting on another year of innovation
As 2024 draws to a close, we at The Forge want to express our gratitude to our incredible mentors, clients,...
McMaster Startup Internship program offers students real-world entrepreneurial experience
Are you a student looking to grow your professional skills in an exciting startup environment? The new McMaster Startup Internships...
McMaster Seed Fund invests $750,000 in two innovative health startup companies
McMaster startup companies Bicova Therapeutics and PROVA Innovations have received a total of $750,000 from the McMaster Seed Fund to...
McMaster grad and Boardball founder shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Amanda Nguyen’s journey from volleyball player to founder of a rapidly growing sports startup recently landed her in the national...