Scale Up Your Startup: Preparing Your Hardtech Company for Growth

Scale Up Your Startup: Preparing Your Hardtech Company for Growth

When

March 27, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Where

TradeCenter 128
300 Tradecenter Drive, Woburn, MA, 01801

Event Type

Hosted by FORGE and Cummings Properties, this engaging evening will showcase how hardtech startups can strategically utilize R&D space and resources to accelerate their innovation. The event includes a panel discussion, networking sessions, and space tours. One lucky startup will receive a $20,000 rent credit for space in a Cummings Properties building. Join us to gain insights on setting up independent space for success, connect with industry leaders, and learn how to plan for your startup’s next growth stage.

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Highlights

  • Networking and Suite Tours: Check-in, network, and tour startup-ready office, lab, and R&D space
  • Panel Discussion: Expert insights on how to identify the right space for you, considerations when growing out of an incubator, and technical needs to consider
  • Pitch Competition: Startups compete for a $20,000 rent credit for any available space within Cummings Properties’ portfolio across 11 communities, including office, lab, flex, and R&D

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic Space Selection: Learn how to align facility choices with your startup’s growth stage.
  • Cost-Effective Strategies: Discover ways to minimize expenses while maximizing resources.
  • Ecosystem Proximity: Understand the value of being near suppliers, partners, and innovation hubs.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with investors, ecosystem partners, and industry experts.

Meet the Panel

Meet Our Pitch Competitors

  • BIoEChem BioEChem develops biological batteries that use P1, a naturally occurring microorganism, to drive electrochemical reactions without toxic chemicals. This innovative technology replaces traditional battery reagents with a sustainable, carbon-negative solution for safer energy storage.
  • Re-Volt Charging Re-Volt Charging builds sustainable EV infrastructure in gateway and underserved Massachusetts communities. Partnering with OEMs, they deploy DC fast chargers to ensure affordable electric mobility for all. Their vision is a universally accessible clean energy future.
  • Suryatech EV Power LLC Suryatech EV Power’s battery-integrated smart EV chargers provide innovative and efficient charging solutions. The company serves both direct consumers and businesses, including utilities and fleet operators.

Who Should Attend

  • Hardtech startups seeking to optimize their workspace and accelerate growth.
  • Entrepreneurs looking to navigate the real estate landscape effectively.
  • Investors and industry professionals interested in fostering hardtech innovation.
  • Ecosystem partners supporting hardtech startups.

Event Details

  • Date: March 27, 2025
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: 300 Trade Center Dr, Woburn, MA

Event Hosts

FORGE

FORGE connects hardtech startups with the manufacturing expertise and resources necessary to bring their innovations to market.

Cummings Properties

Cummings Properties offers tailored spaces and support services to startups and businesses, fostering innovation and growth.

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