Massachusetts
Social Impact at
CIC Massachusetts
CIC Massachusetts is proud to open a Social Impact Cohort which will provide unique programming that supports small organizations led by historically underserved entrepreneurs—including BIPOC, female-identifying, and veteran-led businesses from socially and economically disadvantaged groups based in Massachusetts.


Our Social Impact Cohort
CIC Massachusetts’ Social Impact Cohort is a small group of intentionally chosen entrepreneurs based in Massachusetts. As part of the cohort, you’ll be a member of CIC, which means you’re joining a global network of entrepreneurs and innovators.
CIC manages two distinct programs for different stages of entrepreneur growth: a 3-month, early stage cohort, and a 6-month, growth stage cohort.
Early Stage Cohort
Who
- Our ideal candidates are early-stage founders who may meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Building their MVPs (minimum viable products)
- Seeking a cofounder
- Pre-revenue
- Do not yet have a product in market
- Candidates should have businesses based in Massachusetts, and identify as one or more of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color), female, or veteran entrepreneurs coming from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
When
We’re planning to open applications for our next cohort soon. Want to be the first to know? Fill out our ‘Get in Touch’ form and we’ll notify you as soon as the program launches.
Growth Stage Cohort
Who
- Our ideal candidates are small growth-stage businesses, companies, or organizations who may meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Are in approximately pre-seed – Series A
- Are actively fundraising or about to pursue funding opportunities
- Are currently scaling their operations – including but not limited to expanding to new markets, preparing to hire, etc.
- Have a product in-market
- Candidates should have businesses based in Massachusetts. Founders should identify as one or more of the following: BIPOC (Black Indigenous, or Person of Color), female, or veteran entrepreneurs coming from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
When
We’re planning to open applications for our next cohort soon. Want to be the first to know? Fill out our ‘Get in Touch’ form and we’ll notify you as soon as the program launches.
FAQ
Meet the 2024 Early Stage Cohort
Thank you to our partners
Applications for our Social Impact Program are currently closed.
To learn more about future openings or to get involved with the Social Impact Program, fill out the form below.
Questions?
Please email socialimpact-ma@cic.com