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ClimateHaven Green Drinks attendees
ClimateHaven Green Drinks Event Recap
August 24, 2023 – We’re always looking for an excuse to get together with climatetech innovators. So, we jumped at
Hardtech Holyoke Recap
August 9, 2023 – Holyoke’s innovation ecosystem took the spotlight this past Wednesday! Cofab Design, Clean Crop Technologies, the City
The Cambridge Polymer Group logo with a navy border.
Designing Multi-Material Products
Are you a start-up with a cool new concept attempting to build your first proof-of-concept prototype? Or a VC funded
SedMed wins first prize at the FORGE Connecticut Launch Party and Startup Pitch Contest
FORGE Connecticut Launch Party and Startup Pitch Contest Recap
June 5, 2023 – It’s official: FORGE has expanded into Connecticut! To celebrate, we brought Connecticut’s innovation and manufacturing ecosystem
The Obaggo founder winning a prize at the 2023 Spring Startup Showcase.
Spring Startup Showcase 2023 Event Recap
Apr. 13, 2023 – Springtime! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and bold new ideas are growing in
"Demystifying Medical Device Classification and Approval" over two hands in latex gloves giving a thumbs up.
How to Get FDA Approval for Your Startup in 6 Steps
Without approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you can’t market your medical product in the U.S. Getting FDA
Graphic from 'How to Avoid Potential Loss of IP and Confidential Information'
FORGE Holds Panel Discussion on Patents and Intellectual Property
The innovative idea behind your product is what makes it exciting and valuable to consumers and investors. As a startup
MA State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez at the State of Manufacturing in Western Massachusetts 2023 event
Event Recap: State of Manufacturing in Western Massachusetts 2023
January 18, 2023 – On a cool Wednesday night in Springfield, more than 100 people filled the White Lion Brewing
The cover of the FORGE 2022 Impact Report
2022 Impact Report
Last year, with your help, we served over 300 innovative companies with manufacturing strategies and connections, launched our new Manufacturing Readiness Workshop
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FORGE Partner Spotlight – Bossard
Getting Connected with Bossard When you’re prototyping, your workshop can start looking like the bench in your granddad’s garage—cluttered with
A photo from the UMass Lowell iHub Celebration of Manufacturing
UMass Lowell iHub Hosts Celebration of Manufacturing
Collaborative effort recognizes local manufacturing ecosystem supporters November 2, 2022 (Lowell, MA) Every October is National Manufacturing Month. It’s a
Cambridge Polymer Group logo
FORGE Partner Spotlight – Cambridge Polymer Group
Cambridge Polymer Group (CPG) has been a trusted, integral partner and collaborator of FORGE for more than 3 years. CPG