FORGE Pop-Up Office Hours
Free walk-in office hours for physical product founders. Meet FORGE experts, then tour CoCreate and the CoFab microfactory.
Are you building a physical product and looking for the right manufacturing or supply chain partner?
FORGE is hosting a free walk-in office hours event on Monday, November 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at CoCreate, GE Appliances’ manufacturing innovation hub at 47 John Street in Stamford, CT.
WHAT TO EXPECT
2:00 to 3:00 PM | Walk-In Office Hours
Drop in and speak one-on-one with FORGE network experts in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and more. No appointment needed. No agenda. Just real conversations with people who can help you move forward.
3:00 to 4:00 PM | Private Tour of CoCreate and CoFab Microfactory
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at FirstBuild, a state-of-the-art makerspace, and the CoFab microfactory, where small-batch advanced manufacturing takes place.
There is no cost to attend.
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly.
ABOUT FORGE
FORGE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that bridges the gap between innovators and the regional supply chain network to help bring physical products to market, scale production, and fuel the economy. Since its founding in 2015, FORGE has supported more than 1,000 hardtech companies, facilitated 4,500 or more connections, and helped create more than 10,000 innovation and manufacturing jobs. 59% of FORGE connections are within 100 miles of each other.
ABOUT COCREATE BY GE APPLIANCES
CoCreate is a 67,000 sq ft, first-of-its-kind innovation hub located at 47 John Street in Stamford, CT. Part appliance microfactory, community makerspace, and design experience center, CoCreate brings together makers, designers, chefs, and innovators under one roof. The facility is home to FirstBuild, a state-of-the-art makerspace, the CoFab custom fabrication shop and microfactory, the CoCook demo kitchen, and the CoDesign showroom.
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
CoCreate is located in the Harbor Point neighborhood of Stamford, just off I-95 Exit 7. Parking is available on-site at the CoCreate facility, and street parking is available in the surrounding Harbor Point area. For directions and additional visitor information, please visit the CoCreate website at www.stamfordcocreate.com.
If arriving by train, the Stamford Transportation Center (Metro-North New Haven Line) is approximately a 12 to 15 minute walk from CoCreate.