Programs
Supporting and connecting innovators
CIC creates and runs a range of programs to support startups, growing companies, and organizations to engage with and become part of the global innovation ecosystem.
Venture Café
Connecting Innovators To Make Things Happen
Every year, Venture Café locations across the globe gather over 100,000 visionaries and lifelong learners to strengthen the local innovation ecosystems in inclusive, equitable ways. We provide the network, topical programming, storytelling opportunities, and supporting resources to drive global impact in the innovation community. Learn more about Venture Café and our upcoming, free, open-to-all events near you.
International Soft Landing
Helping Entrepreneurs Go International
Designed to support companies who desire to expand their operations into new markets. International Soft Landing teams develop bespoke cohort programs to help founders, companies, and organizations expand, develop a broader business network, and meet potential investors and relevant mentors. Today, CIC has International Soft Landing Programs based in Boston/Cambridge, Miami, Rotterdam, and Warsaw.
Japan desk
Connecting Japan and Boston’s Innovation Ecosystems
Working to open pathways for business between Japan and the United States through hands-on programming and tailored services. Japan Desk facilitates connections across the innovation ecosystems of Japan and Greater Boston while partnering with Japan-based organizations to jointly run intensive bootcamps that prepare Japanese startups to enter the US market.
PERSPECTIVES
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The Vital Role of Immigrants in Building Innovative, International Communities
Today, internationalization is about creating a thriving, global community where innovation can flourish. But what is the fuel for this kind of innovation? It’s the diverse perspectives and talents that people, including immigrants, bring to the table.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Selects CIC and MassChallenge to Create and Operate an Entrepreneur Development Program for Japanese Startups
CIC, the global leader in building and operating innovation campuses, in collaboration with MassChallenge, a global network for innovators, has been selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to create and operate a startup accelerator program for Japanese entrepreneurs focused on growing their businesses globally.
Social impact cohorts
Supporting underserved entrepreneurs and communities
Social Impact Cohorts support entrepreneurs from historically underserved communities in select CIC campus locations by providing coworking membership perks, access to programming and benefits to assist in startup growth, mentoring, and networking opportunities through our ecosystem. Spots are limited each year, find out more below.