About us
NovaForge is a community for founders, builders, and AI-curious professionals who want to turn bold ideas into real, lasting businesses.
This group exists to bring people together in real life — to share what’s working, what’s challenging, and how AI is actually being applied across products, companies, and creative work.
We are a non-profit incubator and accelerator based in a 50,000-sq-ft Canadian Innovation Hub & co-working centre. Our focus is on meaningful connection, practical learning, and long-term support for people building with AI.
What you’ll find here
• Founder-focused conversations
• Events, talks, and meetups around AI, startups, and product building
• Access to experienced mentors, operators, and industry voices
• A welcoming, inclusive environment for learning and collaboration
Upcoming events
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Behind Autonomous AI: Infrastructure, Security, and Control
Office146, 146 30th St, Etobicoke, Ontario, CA, M8W 3C4, Toronto, ON, CARough Cuts: AI Demos is a hands-on demo night focused on showing real AI projects in progress not polished pitches or investor decks.
Builders walk through how their systems actually work—the architecture, tools, decisions, tradeoffs, and what they're still figuring out. Live demos. Open Q&A. No business models.
What to expect:- Technical walkthroughs of interesting AI builds
- Simple but clever solutions to complex problems
- The stuff smart people hack on weekends
**Applications are open!**
Show what you're building. No pitches—just live demos. If you're working on something interesting, submit a short walkthrough video here. Deadline to submit is March 12, 2026.Admission: $10 Contribution
Free for students, seniors, and job seekers—use code FREEFOR
As a non-profit, your ticket supports equitable access to AI education, community programming, and technical resources.Admission: $10 Contribution
Complimentary for Students, Seniors, and Job Seekers
As a non-profit, your ticket directly supports our mission to provide equitable access to AI education, community programming, and technical resources.
Presented by:
NovaForge AI Venture Lab — a non-profit incubator and accelerator within a 50,000-sq-ft Canadian innovation hub, supporting AI builders with mentorship, capital access, and community.
In partnership with Kanata Ventures — an early-stage venture firm backing ambitious founders building transformative technology.2 attendees
Past events
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