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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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How McMaster life sciences student Tharsan Rasasakaram stepped into startup life

Marissa Principato — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:52:03 +0000

“Startups have this energy,” Tharsan Rasasakaram says. “Things move quickly, and you have to be ready to adapt. But that also means there’s space to try things and figure out what works.” It was his first time inside a startup. The placement with Tression Inc. was made possible by Experience Ventures — a program powered […]

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Compression wear, but make it fashion

Marissa Principato — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:15:15 +0000

Parisa Agahi had just graduated from McMaster when her doctor prescribed compression stockings for her leg pain. She quickly realized traditional options were neither fashionable nor comfortable. Determined to find a better solution, Agahi applied to the Forge’s Startup Survivor Program in 2022, ultimately placing third and winning $7,000 for her idea for compression clothing […]

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Six Promising Startups Join The Forge Business Incubator Program

Marissa Principato — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:19:26 +0000

The Forge is excited to announce the addition of six innovative companies to its business incubator program. These startups, spanning a variety of sectors from manufacturing to AI-driven solutions, are set to make a significant impact in their respective industries. Through The Forge’s resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, these companies will have the support they […]

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Startup Survivor winner makes it easy to put your best foot forward

Marissa Principato — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:53:20 +0000

This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article. A student startup that uses 3D modelling and AI technology to help online shoppers find the best-fitting shoe has taken home the grand prize at The Forge business incubator’s Startup Survivor pitch competition. The awards were given out Nov. 14 at The Forge’s Startup […]

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