Innovation Nights

Our mission is to help local entrepreneurs get more visibility for their new products by connecting with members of the local innovation community.

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Will you have a new robotics or physical AI product to launch in February?

On Feb 10, we will be taking over the NEW Bloomberg Public Science Common at the @MuseumofScience in partnership with @MassRobotics.

Submit your product to be featured today:
https://t.co/sLKjx58iNK

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Will you have a new robotics or physical AI product to launch in February?

On Feb 10, we will be taking over the NEW Bloomberg Public Science Common at the @MuseumofScience in partnership with @MassRobotics.

Submit your product to be featured today:
https://t.co/sLKjx58iNK

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Are you building a physical product and looking for the right manufacturing or supply chain partner?

@FORGEImpact is hosting free walk-in office hours on Nov 16th from 2-4 PM at CoCreate, GE Appliances’ manufacturing innovation hub in Stamford, CT.
https://t.co/7HUXIVVI7y

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Join EforAll on Nov 13 for New England for All, an immersive marketplace experience celebrating entrepreneurs who are building our communities, creating meaningful connections, and expanding access to resources and opportunities that help businesses grow.
https://t.co/tkgTBys2bM

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Join EforAll on Nov 13 for New England for All, an immersive marketplace experience celebrating entrepreneurs who are building our communities, creating meaningful connections, and expanding access to resources and opportunities that help businesses grow.
https://t.co/tkgTBys2bM

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Are unwarranted unemployment claims draining your organization’s bottom line?

Join Josh Goodman, founder of Pinnacle Unemployment Services, on Nov 5 for "Understanding the Unemployment System", an essential webinar on navigating state regulations.
https://t.co/0xCle9hSt2

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

We met some cool new robots at the Mass Manufacturing Mashup at Gillette Stadium!

Do you have a new robotics or physical AI product that will be ready to launch in February 2027? Submit your product today for the next Mass Innovation Nights event:
https://t.co/8uCqV8NhXT

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Join @FORGEimpact Connecticut and host @wigginxlegal on October 29 at Wiggin and Dana LLP for a candid, practical conversation about what hardtech founders should know as they move from prototype toward funding, manufacturing, and commercialization.
https://t.co/7MZt7h0ZGo

[FORGE @FORGEImpact]

🏭 Connecticut Makes Things. Let's Talk Hardtech!

Join FORGE Connecticut and wiggin(x) on Thursday, October 29, at The District in New Haven for an engaging conversation about what it takes to build and scale a physical product company.

If you're a hardtech founder, entrepreneur, or part of Connecticut's manufacturing ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to connect with experienced practitioners who work directly with emerging hardtech companies.

🎤 Meet the panelists:
🔹 Jack Sousa, Co-Founder and Partner at wiggin(x), sharing the legal perspective on building a hardtech company.
🔹 Kira Vanderwert, Operating Partner at Outsiders Fund, offering insights into how investors evaluate hardtech startups.
🔹 Erick E. Rios, Principal and Chief Product Owner at Big-Bang, discussing what it really takes to move from prototype to manufacturable product.

🚚 And there's more happening outside!

Jeffrey Andrade of Diversified Solutions Group and Richard Burgess of Dynamic Control Concepts will showcase modern manufacturing capabilities aboard a mobile manufacturing truck.

Two hours. Real-world insights. Valuable connections.

✅ Free to attend, but space is limited!

👉 Register today and join the Connecticut hardtech conversation:
https://t.co/O9XF1YlQ2f

#FORGEImpact #Manufacturing #Hardtech #Connecticut #ManufacturingMonth

[Massachusetts Innovation Network (MassInnoV) @ne_inno]

We’re excited to announce Sreenivas Ramaswamy as a featured speaker at the 2026 Evening of Innovation!

Join us Nov. 18 to celebrate 40 years of the Eddies, connect with the innovation community, and honor this year’s finalists over networking.

Register: https://t.co/YkDsv08us8

[FORGE @FORGEImpact]

Connecting the Dots on Interconnects

Designing a complex electronic product? The right interconnect solution can make a big difference in performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

On November 18, FORGE is hosting Office Hours with Samtec at Greentown Labs, with a virtual option available.

Meet one-on-one with Mark Tabor of Samtec Inc. to discuss your connector and interconnect needs, ask questions about your design, and explore solutions that can help move your product forward.

📅 November 18
🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Greentown Labs, Somerville, MA or virtual
⏱️ Four free, 30-minute appointments available

If interconnects are part of your product challenge, this is a chance to get direct input from the experts.

👉 Reserve your session: https://t.co/J21VQJ2YpZ

Follow FORGE for more opportunities to connect with the technical experts, manufacturers, and resources that can help move your product forward.

#FORGEImpact #Samtec #Hardtech #Electronics #Manufacturing #ProductDevelopment

[Innovation Women @WomenInno]

Forget sleazy “sell from the stage” tactics! Learn how to use speaking to find clients without pushy pitches.

Join Bobbie Carlton for our FREE webinar on Nov. 19 at 12 PM ET!

Register: https://t.co/m4B249UFaV

[MassTech Collaborative @Mass_Tech]

The Manufacturing Mash-Up Tuesday, October 27 at Gillette Stadium.

Hear from industry leaders, explore AI & manufacturing innovation, connect with manufacturers & join conversations on workforce development, marketing & scaling businesses.

Agenda: https://t.co/rMYST5FYCA

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

We're looking for #robots, #robotics and physical #AI as our featured products for Mass Innovation Nights on Feb 10, 2027 at the NEW Bloomberg Public Science Common at the @MuseumofScience, in partnership with @MassRobotics. Apply NOW!
https://t.co/abyFF82lUt

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

We're looking for #robots, #robotics and physical #AI as our featured products for Mass Innovation Nights on Feb 10, 2027 at the NEW Bloomberg Public Science Common at the @MuseumofScience, in partnership with @MassRobotics. Apply NOW!
https://t.co/abyFF82lUt

[FORGE @FORGEImpact]

Got Tax or Accounting Questions? Ask the Experts.

On November 19, FORGE is hosting Accounting & Tax Office Hours with CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.

CLA is the 11th largest accounting firm in the country and a proud FORGE sponsor, supporting startups with outsourced accounting, tax strategy, and other advisory services.

The CLA team will be available for four 30-minute sessions, with both in-person and virtual options, to discuss topics including:
• Monthly reporting best practices
• Grant reporting
• Tax strategy
• Potential tax savings opportunities

Lunch will be provided for in-person participants beginning at 11:00 AM.

👉 Reserve your session: https://t.co/ytMbf8gnqY

Follow FORGE for more opportunities to connect directly with experts who can help you build, grow, and scale your company.

#FORGEImpact #CLA #Hardtech #Startups #Accounting #Tax

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Join FintechWomen for RealTalk 2026 on Oct 20, an afternoon of conversations, keynotes, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and lots of networking opportunities about how financial services can better reflect the realities of the people they serve.
https://t.co/UiqvTuSaMB

[Innovation Nights @MassInno]

Want to leverage the growth of your business? Think partnerships.

In this webinar, presented on Oct 20 by Jack Tumminello, you’ll learn how he found the right partners, developed the relationships, structured agreements, and got the best results.
https://t.co/kNEs4TCi3G

[FORGE @FORGEImpact]

Have a breakthrough technology? Ready to turn it into a company?

Turning promising research into a commercial product takes more than a great idea. It takes funding, expertise, and the right connections.

That's why FORGE is excited to share that applications are open for the Activate Fellowship Cohort 2027!

This two-year fellowship helps scientists and engineers become hardtech entrepreneurs, offering $100,000 annually in living support, $100,000 in R&D funding, and $12,000 annually for professional development, plus mentorship, entrepreneurial training, and industry connections.

And Activate takes zero equity!

With a fellowship community right here in Boston/Cambridge, this is a great opportunity for emerging hardtech innovators across New England.

Who should apply? Scientists and engineers with promising early-stage, hardware-based technologies who are ready to explore entrepreneurship.

📅 Applications close October 30, 2026, at 3 PM ET.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this opportunity!

👉 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/m3eAkpddSH

Follow FORGE for more opportunities, resources, and connections to help hardtech innovators build, scale, and succeed!

#FORGEImpact #ActivateFellowship #Hardtech #DeepTech #HardwareStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

[FORGE @FORGEImpact]

AI in Manufacturing: See What's Possible on the Factory Floor!

AI is moving beyond the buzzwords and into real manufacturing applications. But what does that look like in practice?

On November 4, join the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), University of Bridgeport, Tetra Labs, and AI Collective for AI in Action: Manufacturing, an interactive event exploring how AI can help manufacturers solve real-world challenges.

Attendees will experience live demonstrations, explore industrial AI applications, hear from industry experts, and learn about state resources and funding opportunities.

CCAT Principal Engineer Nasir Mannan will participate in the AI demonstrations and panel discussion, sharing insights into how these technologies can be applied in manufacturing.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

🔗 Learn more and register: https://t.co/d7TKpVxBY1

At FORGE, we're excited to see emerging technologies move from concept to practical manufacturing solutions. Events like this help make that happen.

Follow FORGE for more opportunities, insights, and connections driving manufacturing innovation across New England.

#FORGEImpact #CCAT #UniversityOfBridgeport #TetraLabs #AICollective #ArtificialIntelligence #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingInnovation