Forge is an innovation accelerator program, and an initiative/brand launched by CIBI, was founded with the vision to foster the emergence of innovation powered enterprises that integrate technology efficiency (powered by Connected Devices, Intelligent Machines, Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Robotics, Data Analytics, and Digital Business) with the timeless business potential of manufacturing, agri & foods, smart-cities, education, healthcare, banking & finance sectors. By combining Product Acceleration (to help startups harness technology to rapidly build Proof-of-Product) with Business Acceleration (to help startups validate business model to rapidly build Proof-of-Business & Proof-of-Scale), Forge aims to accelerate the transformation of innovative ideas (ideas that integrate tech with full-stack business operations) into successful enterprises with potential for growth, impact, and profits.