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,...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...