North Forge

💛 Join us during First Fridays in July for a FREE Pony-bead Charm Bracelet Workshop at the North Forge Fabrication Lab!

Participants will receive all materials needed to make their own pony-bead bracelet with up to four 3D-printed charms of their choice.

During the workshop, experienced entrepreneurs at North Forge will also break down how to get started on your very own bracelet business, including providing easy-to-understand information about cost of goods sold, pricing, and marketing strategies.

This workshop is fun for kids and adults alike. Build your own unique keepsake bracelet while you learn how easy it can be to start your own business at North Forge.

| First Fridays in the Exchange

Canada’s next generation of leaders came to play in the FabLab today! We were thrilled to host the 2026 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference study tour, welcoming 16 high-potential leaders from coast to coast to debate issues around leadership and what Leading Canada’s Sustainable Prosperity looks like right here in Winnipeg. The future is bright.

🚀 Building a product doesn’t always start with writing code or launching a final version.

One of the most valuable skills for early-stage founders is learning how to validate ideas quickly, reduce risk, and gather meaningful feedback before investing significant time and money.

🌟 From Sketch to Prototype
Join us for an interactive session exploring how to move from an initial concept to a functional prototype — and how prototyping can accelerate your path toward an MVP and commercialization.

🗓️ May 28
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM CT
📍 Zoom
👉 Register today! (Link in bio)

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ What a prototype is and how it helps mitigate risk
✔️ A real-world case study showing the journey from idea to prototype
✔️ How AI tools can support software prototyping and iteration
✔️ Time and cost considerations when developing early-stage versions of your product
✔️ What comes after prototyping, including feedback loops and MVP development

⚠️ Please note: This session is primarily geared toward software products rather than physical products.

Join us to gain practical insights that will help you validate faster, build smarter, and move forward with confidence.