FORGE makes curated, right-fit connections between innovative hardtech companies and local supply chains to accelerate product development and manufacturing. Our supply chain network is full of manufacturers, suppliers, design firms, and other local service providers that are committed to working with physical product innovators and small businesses.

Learn more about the suppliers in the FORGE community by reading about our Supplier Features. Supplier Features highlight members of the FORGE supply chain network, telling the stories of local manufacturing and supply chain businesses. In Supplier Features, innovators may just find their latest build partner. Suppliers who recognize themselves – or their attitudes toward innovation – in these stories may want to join FORGE’s supply chain network.

Why Join FORGE’s Supplier Network?

• FORGE is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so it costs nothing to join the network.
• Opportunity for new business! FORGE connections have resulted in more than $46M in known contracts
• Manufacturing innovative products attracts a mission-motivated workforce by demonstrating your dedication to innovation and willingness to engage with innovative technologies
• FORGE helps you discover future opportunities and markets
• FORGE derisks connections – we ensure our referrals are right-fit and ready
• We have built trusted relationships through more than 2,500 curated connections between innovators and supply chain partners
• Access to FORGE’s public and education events creates opportunities to strengthen and grow your connections, credibility, and brand recognition
• FORGE makes it easy. When an innovator requests the product or service your company provides, we make the introduction, and you take it from there