BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.4.4//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@forgeimpact.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000 DTSTAMP:20250317T133638Z URL:https://forgeimpact.org/events/scale-up-your-startup-preparing-your-ha rdtech-company-for-growth/ SUMMARY:Scale Up Your Startup: Preparing Your Hardtech Company for Growth DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FORGE and Cummings Properties\, this engaging evening will showcase how hardtech startups can strategically utilize R&\;D sp ace and resources to accelerate their innovation. The event includes a pan el discussion\, networking sessions\, and space tours. One lucky startup w ill receive a $20\,000 rent credit for space in a Cummings Properties buil ding. 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.\nRegister here\nHighlights\n\n Networking and Sui te Tours: Check-in\, network\, and tour startup-ready office\, lab\, and R&\;D space\n Panel Discussion: Expert insights on how to identify th e right space for you\, considerations when growing out of an incubator\, and technical needs to consider\n Pitch Competition: Startups compete fo r a $20\,000 rent credit for any available space within Cummings Propertie s’ portfolio across 11 communities\, including office\, lab\, flex\, and R&\;D\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n Strategic Space Selection: Learn how to a lign facility choices with your startup’s growth stage.\n Cost-Effectiv e Strategies: Discover ways to minimize expenses while maximizing resourc es.\n Ecosystem Proximity: Understand the value of being near suppliers\ , partners\, and innovation hubs.\n Networking Opportunities: Build conn ections with investors\, ecosystem partners\, and industry experts.\n\nMee t the Panel\n\n Jim Trudeau - Chief Design Officer\, Cummings Propertie s\n Shiv Bhakta - Founder and CEO\, Active Surfaces\n Geetha Rao Raman i - Vice President Business Development\, MassDevelopment\n\nMeet Our Pitc h Competitors\n\n BIoEChem BioEChem develops biological batteries that u se P1\, a naturally occurring microorganism\, to drive electrochemical rea ctions without toxic chemicals. This innovative technology replaces tradit ional battery reagents with a sustainable\, carbon-negative solution for s afer energy storage.\n Re-Volt Charging Re-Volt Charging builds sustaina ble 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.\n Suryatech EV Power LLC Suryatech EV Power’s battery- integrated smart EV chargers provide innovative and efficient charging sol utions. The company serves both direct consumers and businesses\, includin g utilities and fleet operators.\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n Hardtech startu ps seeking to optimize their workspace and accelerate growth.\n Entrepren eurs looking to navigate the real estate landscape effectively.\n Investo rs and industry professionals interested in fostering hardtech innovation. \n Ecosystem partners supporting hardtech startups.\n\nEvent Details\n\n Date: March 27\, 2025\n Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM\n\nLocation: 300 Trad e Center Dr\, Woburn\, MA\n\nEvent Hosts\n\nFORGE\n\nFORGE connects hardte ch startups with the manufacturing expertise and resources necessary to br ing their innovations to market.\n\nCummings Properties\n\nCummings Proper ties offers tailored spaces and support services to startups and businesse s\, fostering innovation and growth.\nRegister here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forgeimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 02/Cummings-Event-Anno-3.png LOCATION:TradeCenter 128\, 300 Tradecenter Drive\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=300 Tradecenter Drive\, Wob urn\, MA\, 01801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=TradeCenter 12 8:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR