‘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...
The Forge and The Sam and Roma Mercanti Foundation Partner to Empower Medical Startups with $2,500 Awards
The Forge, McMaster University’s Startup Incubator, has announced a partnership with The Sam and Roma Mercanti Foundation to support innovative...
Kick Off McMaster Entrepreneurship Week at the Makers Marketplace!
We’re excited to invite you to the opening event of McMaster Entrepreneurship Week (MEW): the Makers Marketplace! This is a...
Six Promising Startups Join The Forge Business Incubator Program
The Forge is excited to announce the addition of six innovative companies to its business incubator program. These startups, spanning...
AgeRate and Alively Partner for Biological Age Testing Accessibility
The longevity-focused health tech company AgeRate offers at-home biological age testing through their advanced epigenetic analysis; Today they announce their...
The Forge’s Boardball Takes the Court on Dragons Den This Fall
Dragon’s Den, the hit TV show where entrepreneurs pitch their groundbreaking ideas and products to a group of successful Canadian...
A Brant ER doctor’s digital platform aims to make death easier
A shoebox full of end-of-life wishes, missing until after the funeral, initially inspired Dr. Laura Shoots to devise an online...
Brazilian engineer creates electric motorcycle designed for Brazil and costing R$24,990
Auper Motorcycles, a startup specializing in electric motorcycles, has announced the launch of the C600 in Brazil. The company aims to...
Power of Play: Student innovators are developing medical device for children
Original article posted on Daily News A team of student entrepreneurs is developing an innovative toy-like medical device that makes...
OneChart Accelerates Growth with New Investment from Ripple Ventures
OneChart is thrilled to announce a major boost to its mission of transforming medical charting and administrative tasks. Ripple Ventures,...
Former McMaster Researchers Announce $2 Million to Bring Endometriosis Test to Market
This article was first published by betakit. Read the original article Led by two former McMaster University research scientists with...
A robot developed in Hamilton is at the forefront of a driving range revolution
This article was first published by The Hamilton Spectator. Read the original article. It was a triumphant return of sorts for...
GrowDoc’s AI Innovation Secures Spot in Startup Global Virtual Pitch Competition Finals
Startup Canada has announced the top six finalists in their Startup Global Virtual Pitch Competition, a key event leading up...