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What is FORGE?
FORGE (Fostering Operational Readiness & Growth Excellence) is a business accelerator designed to help small and medium-sized businesses build the capabilities needed to compete for opportunities in the aerospace, defense, and government sectors.
Through a combination of business training, individualized guidance, industry expertise, and technical assistance, FORGE helps companies strengthen their operations, understand complex procurement pathways, and prepare for new contracting and growth opportunities.
Programming to commence early 2027.
More info to come Fall 2026.
How it Works
Begin with a readiness assessment, then follow a customized path of training, resources, and expert guidance designed to strengthen your business and prepare you for new opportunities.
Who Should Apply
Small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow, strengthen their capabilities, explore new markets, and become better prepared for contracting and procurement opportunities.
What You'll Gain
Gain the knowledge, tools, connections, and individualized support to strengthen your business and prepare for new opportunities. Your progress throughout FORGE will lead to DEMO DAY, where you’ll showcase your capabilities and connect directly with industry leaders, procurement stakeholders, and potential buyers looking for new suppliers and partners.
how forge works
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Businesses will begin with a readiness assessment and follow a training path designed to strengthen their capabilities and prepare them for opportunities in aerospace and defense.
As businesses complete their training, they will work toward becoming ready to showcase their products, services, and capabilities. The best-prepared companies will present to potential buyers at Demo Day in March 2027.
FORGE DEMO DAY
Where local capibility meets opportunity...
FORGE Demo Day brings together El Paso businesses, industry leaders, buyers, and community partners for a day of connection and opportunity.
Participating businesses will showcase their capabilities, products, services, and solutions while connecting directly with organizations interested in discovering new suppliers, partners, and innovative ideas.
Whether you're looking for potential suppliers, new partnerships, innovative solutions, or opportunities to connect with El Paso's business community, we want to hear from you.