Social Impact at
CIC Massachusetts

Tell us about your organization.

Amie is a work based learning solution that provides AI-powered sales training to increase soft & sales skills, entrepreneurial skills, and earning potentials of high school students.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I am hoping that the program can prepare me for and connect me to relevant funders who care about work based education and social impact in underserved areas.

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The COMPASS (Community-Owned Models for Precise and Sustainable Solutions) Project is an innovative public health platform designed to address social determinants of health (SDOH) through technology shaped by lived experiences. COMPASS aims to build the most comprehensive, community-owned SDOH database to train predictive models that recommend targeted interventions, maximizing health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. COMPASS tools will empower policymakers, healthcare providers, insurers, employers, and communities to drive improved public health and achieve significant cost savings.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I am seeking to gain mentorship, expertise, and funding opportunities that will enable the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).

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Demi Health is a platform that helps users learn socio-emotional skills and mental health knowledge so that they can reduce stress and lead more productive and resilient lives.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

By becoming part of the cohort, I hope to join like-minded social entrepreneurs and both give and receive support, encouragement and resources during my entrepreneurship journey. I would also like to meet mentors who have built successful businesses themselves (especially in the area of health tech) and create a quality product that can scale rapidly.

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The Ovease mission is simple: we heat to heal. Technology meets discreet undergarments with on-the-go heat therapy that helps eradicate debilitative menstrual symptoms. Ovease innovation is designed to empower the modern-day woman; gone are the days of no-shows and canceled plans due to crippling period pain.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

First-degree access to an advisor network with a large appetite for underrepresented founders, and entry into CIC’s global network presents the opportunity to meet technical background professionals and hopefully cross paths with a future co-founder. The support of like-minded innovators and experienced entrepreneurs will be invaluable to my development as a first-time founder.

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SAMIS is an AI-powered platform that automates and simplify aircraft maintenance documentation, diagnosis, and reporting workflow through integrated software and wearables.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

New networks, new knowledge, and to raise funds.

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Self-Advocacy Wins is a community-based social media app that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to post how they are self-advocating, cheer on their friends, and share their wins with friends, family, and supporters. They can also participate in challenges and goals based on their IEPs and ISPs. Self-Advocacy Wins is firmly rooted in the “nothing about us without us” framework.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I am hoping to learn about the tech world and how to successfully develop and launch a tech company. I also want to build a diverse team and need help with networking and finding future colleagues.

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Snaark AI is an AI-powered social media assistant designed to help small businesses thrive in the digital landscape. By analyzing industry trends and competitor strategies, Snaark AI generates tailored social media post ideas, optimizes posting times, and provides intuitive analytics to drive engagement and growth. Our platform empowers entrepreneurs to focus on their business while we handle their social media presence with precision and insight.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I’m excited to connect with a network of like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders. I’m eager to gain valuable insights and feedback that will help us refine Snaark AI’s strategy, scale our impact, and better serve the small businesses we support.

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Tactus has developed a wearable technology that translates music into vibrations for the Deaf community. By seamlessly integrating advanced signal processing and conductive materials into comfortable garments, we provide a unique and inclusive way for Deaf individuals to experience and connect with music. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Deaf and hearing communities, enhancing accessibility and connection through the universal language of music.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through the program, we hope to gain invaluable mentorship and strategic guidance to refine our go to market strategy and accelerate our path to market. This program offers a unique an opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and access a network of experts who can help us scale our impact. We hope to continue expanding the reach of our technology and ensure it continues to be meaningful and inclusive.