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.

Hear from some of our program alumni on what makes the CIC Social Impact Program so special.

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

Dox Health, Inc

Rajiv Shrestha, president
Maya Gurung, Chief OperatinG Office

AIKreate

Mireia Torello Raventos, CEO

Ashmi Health

Piyali Chakraborty, CEO

Purposely Social

Karen Kelly, FOUNDER

Tactus

Jeremy Chow, FOUNDER

Solecit

Nazr El-Scari, CEO
Andrew Viera, Co-CTO

LymeAlert

Michelle Ewy, CSO
Erin Dawicki, CEO

Project Insulin, Inc

Eric Moyal, Executive director

Owle AI

Breana Patel, CEO
Fan-Keng Sun, AI Scientist

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