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FORGE 2023 Impact Report
Your belief in our model — manufacturing readiness education and right-fit connections — is what enables us to grow, and
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How to Deal with Supply Chain Shortages
Bayard Design, a FORGE Iron partner, provides engineered solutions to its customers’ product design projects. Its team can help run
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The Many Industries that Benefit from Plastics
Plastics Manufacturing Resources, a FORGE Iron partner, connects companies to a wide range of plastics manufacturing options, from injection and
Connecting with Economic Development Opportunities for Hardware Startups
Nov. 16, 2023 – We loved seeing the Merrimack Valley innovation ecosystem come together for our panel event Connecting with
The prize winners of the 2023 Fall Startup Showcase
Fall Startup Showcase 2023 Recap
Oct. 24, 2023 – The days might be getting shorter, but the fun is just beginning at FORGE. We recently
Hayden, David, Anya, and Sophie pose with Smiley Ball (center).
2023 Manufacturing Mash-Up: “A real home run”
Nothing beats a sunny day at the ballpark…except a sunny day at the ballpark with Massachusetts’ manufacturing ecosystem. FORGE returned
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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
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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
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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