Forging innovation
from prototype
to IMPACT.
Our Mission
FORGE is a nonprofit on a mission to help innovators with physical products navigate the journey from prototype to commercialization and impact—at scale.
Who We Serve
FORGE works with innovative companies creating physical products and components, from consumer products to aerospace and everything in between.
What We Do
We provide the tools innovators need to scale, from manufacturing education to right-fit connections to our diverse network of suppliers.
Why Engage with FORGE?
500+
suppliers
670+
startups
>87%
Survival Rate for FORGE Supported Startups
FORGE brings together forward-thinking businesses through mutually valuable manufacturing and supply chain connections.
Don’t just take our word for it.
The connections we FORGE tell a story.
Upcoming Events
Make It Here in CT-Panel Discussion, Grant Award and Factory Tour at Gyre9
Join us for a morning of hard-tech innovation, startup success, and manufacturing insights featuring a panel discussion with Gyre9 and Floe, as they will share [...]