Nonprofit Startup Connector FORGE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that specializes in connecting early stage startups with manufacturers, design firms, and engineers, presenting a strong value proposition for suppliers or service providers looking to engage with high-potential product teams.

Diverse Industry Reach Though rooted in cleantech, FORGE supports startups across aerospace, chemical and advanced materials, consumer products, robotics, defense, and agriculture water and waste, offering cross‑industry collaboration opportunities for manufacturers and R&D partners.

Regional Ecosystem Access FORGE partners with prominent incubators, universities, and funds in the region (MassChallenge, MassRobotics, BOLT, MIT, UMass, etc.), enabling access to a broad pipeline of startups and potential co‑selling or co‑marketing arrangements.

Supply Chain Network The organization emphasizes supply chain introductions and mutually beneficial relationships, creating ample opening for design firms, fabrication shops, and engineering consultancies to monetize matchmaking services and prototyping support.

Growth and Visibility As the sister organization of Greentown Labs with a mission to drive local economic activity, FORGE can be a channel for vendors to gain visibility with early‑stage manufacturers and strategic partners, including sponsorship and community engagement opportunities.