How much funding does FORGE Product Development Grants provide?

FORGE Product Development Grants provides $30,000 - $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for FORGE Product Development Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

FORGE Product Development Grants

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Funding Amount

$30,000 - $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FORGE Product Development Grants

Status: Active funding program

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts and Connecticut (Northeast Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Shore)

Focus Areas:

Physical product innovation and hardtech startups

Companies transitioning from prototype/MVP to commercialization

Manufacturing readiness and production scaling

All sectors where startups are driving innovation

Award Amounts:

Recent awards range from $30,000 to $100,000

$100,000 is the maximum grant size currently offered with Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF)

Examples: Floe ($30,000), AtlasXomics ($70,350), SedMed ($50,000), OHM ($64,853), Mirabelle Medical ($62,978), Hera Materials ($100,000)

Eligibility:

Physical product startups and emerging manufacturers

Companies with prototypes or MVPs ready for manufacturing advancement

Preference for companies seeking to manufacture with Connecticut-based suppliers (CT program)

Must identify high-impact product development milestone

Must obtain quotes from local/regional manufacturers

What They Fund:

Product development milestones

Manufacturing readiness activities

Working with contract manufacturers for prototype/production advancement

Equipment purchases

Design validation and manufacturability refinement

Transition from prototype to early production

What They Don't Fund:

Not explicitly stated in provided materials

Supported By:

Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund (CT program)

M&T Bank (presenting sponsor for recent events)

Background:

FORGE is a nonprofit organization supporting physical product innovation in New England since 2015

Helps emerging hardtech companies navigate journey from prototype through commercialization

Has supported 800+ companies

Non-dilutive funding (no equity taken)

Includes curated connections to supply chain network and manufacturing partners

Contact:

FORGE Headquarters: 444 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA 02143

FORGE Connecticut: 770 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06510

Multiple regional offices in Massachusetts (Pioneer Valley, Merrimack Valley, North Shore)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Identify a High-Impact Product Development Milestone
- Articulate the specific manufacturing goal
- Define how funding would help achieve the milestone

2. Obtain Manufacturer Quotes
- Secure quotes from local/Connecticut-based manufacturers
- FORGE can assist with this step

3. Submit Application
- Application portal available at forgeimpact.org
- Link: "Apply for FORGE Product Development Grants"
- FORGE staff can provide guidance through the process

4. Pitch/Award Competition
- Some programs feature pitch competitions at FORGE events
- Public events where winners are announced
- Recent events: Gyre9 facility tour (Apr 2025), KUBTEC event (Jan 2026)