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Winnipeg

Winnipeg carries Manitoba's aerospace, agribusiness, life sciences and transportation economy along with most of the province's tech firms. Its support ecosystem runs on North Forge, the Manitoba Technology Accelerator and provincial tax credits.

18 resources · Checked September 2026

Programs marked Provincial apply anywhere in Manitoba. See Canada-wide programs →

Grants & funding 6

Non-repayable grants of up to $100,000 on a 50/50 cost-share to help Manitoba SMEs commercialize new products and processes.

For Manitoba corporations under $15M revenue or 100 employees

Refundable corporate tax credit on labour and other costs of developing interactive digital media products in Manitoba.

For Manitoba game and interactive digital media developers

Startup loans of up to $75,000 paired with two years of mentorship for young entrepreneurs across Canada.

For Entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39, in business up to 24 months

Accelerators & incubators 2

Manitoba's main startup incubator, running a four-stage Founders Program plus ElevateIP, Start-up Visa and women-in-innovation supports.

For Manitoba founders from ideation through acceleration

Non-profit incubator offering commercialization mentoring, a Start-up Visa stream and direct investment through MTA InvestCo.

For Manitoba and international technology founders

Government services 2

City economic development and tourism agency supporting investment attraction, talent recruitment and sector development.

For Businesses locating or expanding in Winnipeg

Industry & trade 4

City business association providing advocacy, member programs, networking events and professional development for Winnipeg employers.

For Winnipeg businesses of any size

Provincial chamber federation advocating on Manitoba business policy and connecting members through summits and awards.

For Manitoba businesses and local chambers

Trade organization connecting Manitoba companies to international buyers, partners and the global World Trade Centers network.

For Manitoba exporters and companies entering new markets

Sector association representing Manitoba's life sciences, agri-food and health bioscience companies through advocacy and events.

For Life sciences and bioscience companies in Manitoba

Community 2

Tech Manitoba

Non-profit

Industry association connecting Manitoba's tech sector through member events, training, a job board and member-to-member offers.

For Manitoba tech startups, SMEs and larger employers

SEED Winnipeg

Non-profit

Non-profit offering free business training, social enterprise development and matched savings programs for low-income Manitobans.

For Low-income and newcomer aspiring business owners

Workspace & labs 2

Exchange District fabrication lab with 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC equipment for building hardware prototypes.

For Hardware founders, makers and prototypers

Shared desks and offices in downtown Winnipeg co-located with North Forge's startup programming and fabrication lab.

For Early-stage startups and small technology teams