FORGE Pop-Up Office Hours | CT Tech Week 2026
Free office hours for physical product founders. Meet with FORGE network experts and tour GE Co-create. Part of CT Tech Week 2026
Are you building a physical product and looking for the right manufacturing or supply chain partner?
FORGE is hosting an office hours event on Monday, June 1st, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM as part of CT Tech Week 2026. The event takes place at CoCreate, GE Appliances’ advanced manufacturing innovation hub at 47 John Street in Stamford, CT.
WHAT TO EXPECT
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Office Hours
Drop in and speak one-on-one with FORGE network experts in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and more.
3:00 – 3:30 PM | Facility Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at FirstBuild, a state-of-the-art makerspace, and the CoFab microfactory, where small-batch advanced manufacturing takes place.
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Networking and Close-Out
Light networking with fellow founders and innovators before the event wraps up.
Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend.
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+ connections, and helped create more than 10,000 innovation and manufacturing jobs. 72% of FORGE connections are within 100 miles of each other.
Website: FORGEimpact.org
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.
Website: stamfordcocreate.com