OUR MISSION
To fix the world through innovation
We live our mission by creating the best possible environment and programming to enable startups, scale-ups, corporations, and public entities to tackle the biggest local and global challenges while fostering growth and connection.
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We are the global leader in driving innovation at scale
Founded in 1999, CIC today manages 1.5M square feet of workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, CIC develops bespoke programming, builds and enables industry clusters, and provides world-class district consulting—all focused on advancing innovation.
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OUR ECOSYSTEM
Creating a culture for innovating
MEMBER IMPACT
Our members are shaping the future
When passionate people with ideas live under the same roof, something exciting begins to happen: innovation bubbles up, and there’s a driving edge for impact. Get an inside look at how our members are making an impact in our latest issue of CIC magazine.
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Since 1999, more than 10,000 companies and organizations have trusted CIC as their home.
Aninnovationcampus,whendoneright,becomeskindofthebeatingheartofacity’sinnovationcommunity.TimRowe|Founder&CEO
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Tim Rowe
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Brian Dacey
Vice Chair & Managing Director
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Denyse Medlenka
President
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Victor Mulas
Chief Innovation Officer
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Tak Umezawa
Chairman, CIC Japan
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Huib Ter Braak
Chairman, Europe
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Michelle Ottey, PhD
Vice President, Labs and Centers, US
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Tony Piscitello
Vice President, Global Controller
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Stas Gayshan
General Counsel
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Quinn Harvey
Director Of Construction & Design Management