Jun. 10, 2026 – A new building, demos of exciting physical products, and a discussion of some of the most important decisions innovators must make on the journey from prototype to scale – what could be more inspiring? This year, we brought the FORGE Spring Startup Showcase to 10 Prospect, a new life-sciences-focused building from…
Read on to commemorate 10 years of FORGE, celebrate big local manufacturing and innovation wins, and learn more about what’s coming next. It’s been an honor to serve the regional hardtech innovation ecosystem for a decade. Together, we truly have shown that if you can invent it here, you should be empowered to make it here.
Nov. 6, 2025 – Fall is one of our favorite seasons at FORGE because it means it’s time for another annual Fall Startup Showcase. This year, as always, we got to show off the most amazing physical products made by regional startups and innovative companies. More than 150 innovators, local suppliers and manufacturers, investors, and…
On April 17th, FORGE brought together state leaders, industry, and educators for a factory tour at Advance Welding in Springfield, Massachusetts to spotlight regional innovation and workforce development in advanced manufacturing. The event also highlighted a strong partnership between Advance Welding and Western New England University (WNE), a collaboration equipping students with hands-on experience in…
by Paige Romanick, Strategic Projects Associate Supply chains are a significant source of CO2 emissions for consumer companies, comprising over 80 percent of their total greenhouse gas emissions (Bove & Swartz, 2016). By partnering with local manufacturers, companies can reduce these emissions while gaining significant operational benefits. The impact of CO2 emissions Carbon dioxide, or…
Read on to celebrate everything our network of innovative companies, supply chain members, and ecosystem collaborators achieved in 2024. Together, we made a tangible impact on physical product innovation in New England this year, and we look forward to continuing to fulfill our mission in 2025 and beyond.
by Sofia Bueso, FORGE Event Marketing Associate Each day at FORGE begins with the energy of the Green Line commute and a warm welcome at the front desk. The moment you walk into our Somerville headquarters in FORGE’s sister organization Greentown Labs, there’s a sense of camaraderie setting the tone for a day filled with…
David Thompson, Program Director The journey from prototype to mass production can be full of twists and turns. Following these best practices for scaling hardtech innovation can smooth out the journey and help innovators and startups grow faster. For hardtech innovation mentorship, manufacturing readiness education, and connections to right-fit suppliers and manufacturers that can help…
Manufacturing a medical device is fundamentally different from producing a consumer or other non-medical device. The stakes are higher, the regulations stricter, and the need for precision and reliability greater. Here’s what medical device startups need to keep in mind on the journey from prototype to full-scale production. Regulatory compliance Ensuring your device meets all…
FORGE was honored to accept the Startup Boston Community Award for Best Accelerator or Incubator Program of the year! Startup Boston is an organization that supports innovation in the Boston area and throughout New England by educating, connecting, and celebrating entrepreneurs. It began as a community event, Startup Boston Week. Since its founding in 2016,…
