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NerView Surgical wins Falcons’ Fortunes 2026 for its precise nerve visualization technology making cancer surgeries safer for patients

Marissa Principato — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:20:48 +0000

The winner of the $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship award at FACIT’s Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition was awarded to Mann Parikh, Founder and CEO of NerView Surgical. Pitching in front of a live audience at last week’s sold-out event, Mr. Parikh articulated the value and benefits of NerveSense™, the real-time nerve visualization system his team is developing […]

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The Forge Advantage: Mentorship, Momentum and Market-Ready Startups

Marissa Principato — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:28:56 +0000

Parisa Agahi had just earned her masters degree from McMaster’s Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization Program when she was prescribed compression stockings for her leg pain. Her mom had needed compression stockings for many years due to varicose veins. While they provided essential support, she found them uncomfortable and clinical looking. Agahi decided to create a […]

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The Forge Welcomes Final Business Incubator Cohort of 2025

Marissa Principato — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:47:22 +0000

The Forge, McMaster University’s startup incubator, is proud to announce the launch of its final Business Incubator cohort of 2025, welcoming five promising ventures into its year-long commercialization program. The Forge’s Business Incubator is designed to support early-stage ventures as they transition from prototype to scalable, market-ready solutions. Open to entrepreneurs from the local community, […]

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