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Student innovator wins $15K at Startup Survivor for AI sensor that detects UTIs 

A PhD student developing technology to make urinary tract infections (UTIs) easier to detect won first place at the annual...

Five Startups. One Stage. $30,000 on the Line.

Meet the Finalists of The Forge’s Startup Survivor Pitch Competition This November, five startups will step into the spotlight to...

Mathstronauts Expands SPARK Program with Support from Ontario Trillium Foundation

Free STEM workshops will help more Hamilton children build confidence, leadership, and digital skills. Hamilton, ON – Mathronauts is thrilled...

The Forge turns 10: A celebration of startups, community, and bold beginnings

The Forge opened its doors 10 years ago, and its June 4 birthday celebration was buzzing with the business incubator’s...

Three Student Entrepreneurs Sell Startup in Under a Year

In less than a year, three Canadian university students, Evan Ferreira, Joseph Liao, and Hussein Tahan, have successfully sold their...

‘Mr. O’Neal, I have a surprise for you’: Hamilton’s Lianna Genovese wows NBA star

She has won dozens of awards for improving the lives of people living with disabilities. Lianna Genovese, CEO and founder...

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Student venture’s dinosaur diagnostic tool for kids wins Startup Survivor  

A student team that is developing a dinosaur-shaped diagnostic device to accurately measure children’s hand grip strength won first place...

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The Forge Announces Leadership Transition: Acting Director Gay Yuyitung Appointed Interim CEO of McMaster Innovation Park, Leigh Wilson to Serve as Interim Director of The Forge

Hamilton, Ontario – October 25, 2024 The Forge, McMaster University’s startup incubator, is announcing a temporary leadership transition as Gay...

Made at Mac event celebrates — and inspires — innovators

This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article. Surround yourself with people who want to see you get...

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clinicassist.ai secures investment from Silicon Valley’s Jason Calacanis to streamline healthcare delivery

medX Insight is revolutionizing healthcare services, integrating clinicassist.ai to place patient care at the forefront. By streamlining and minimizing administrative...

Nicole Rakowski of Fitsentive Named in NYC Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 List for 2024

In an outstanding acknowledgment of her exceptional contributions to the fitness industry, Nicole Rakowski, the Co-founder, Chief Fitness Officer, and...

The Forge’s Next Incubator Cohort is Redefining Industries

In the heart of innovation, The Forge welcomes a diverse group of trailblazing companies set to redefine industries. From pioneering...

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Innovating the Future: Meet the New Wave of Startups at The Forge

This fall, we’re welcoming a fresh cohort of innovative companies ready to make significant strides in their respective fields. From...

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EMN Over-Subscribes Pre-Series A Financing, Announces Strategic Investment from dsm-firmenich

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ – Enhanced Medical Nutrition, Inc. (EMN) today announced the successful closing of an over-subscribed Pre-Series A equity...

Mathstronauts Receives Prestigious Grant from Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) to Drive Interest in Automotive Careers

Mathstronauts is thrilled to announce they have been selected by the Ontario Government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)...

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NEO Battery Materials and NanoRial Advance Product Collaboration with CNT-Based Silicon Anode

This article was first published by GLOBE NEWSWIRE. Read the original article. NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”),...

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Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment: Lianna Genovese Named Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree

McMaster University’s legacy of producing exceptional talent continues to shine with Lianna Genovese, a distinguished alumna, securing a spot on...

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StrongBó Agritech Secures €750,000 in Funding to Commercialize Automatic Weighing Device for Beef Production Sector

StrongBó, an Irish agritech start-up and client at The Forge at McMaster, announced that it has closed a €750,000 seed...

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AdMass, a start-up at The Forge at McMaster, acquired by Sampler

Sampler will utilize AdMass’s technology, adding AI and User Generated Content to its product sampling platform. The co-founders of AdMass...

Pitch, Please! Forge Founder Shalicia Harris Featured on Podcast

Listen to the “Unlocking Success: Driving Client Acquisition and Nurturing for Financial Advisors” episode on Spotify here. We have some...