Social Impact at
CIC Massachusetts

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Bevy Studio generates sustainable philanthropy for education nonprofits by working hand-in-hand with nonprofit leaders to cultivate and strengthen their team performance.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I’m excited to join the CIC Social Impact Cohort and lean fully into my emerging identity as a B2B tech founder. This world wasn’t visible to me growing up, and much of it feels new—but I’m eager to learn alongside other BIPOC founders, finding support and encouragement as I navigate this unfamiliar terrain as a first-generation individual, child of immigrants, and someone from a community where this path isn’t often seen.

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FloodLine is a mobile-first flood preparedness and documentation tool that helps Business Improvement Districts support small businesses before, during, and after heavy rain events, turning street-level flood experience into structured, actionable data. Businesses contribute photos, notes, and location-tagged documentation during storms, while receiving multilingual guidance, insurance-ready records, and city-ready flood reports in return. Underlying the platform is a mitigation analysis framework that aggregates business-generated data into estimated impacts on water entering buildings, streets, and sewer systems, building a collective evidence base that strengthens corridors’ capacity for collective bargaining, advocacy for public investment, and demonstration of the public value of small business-led flood adaptation at scale.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

FloodLine emerged from a recent pivot–and the timing of CIC is critical. We are about to launch a new working product, are lining up pilot partners, and identified a clear market. We’re ready to grow, and I’m hoping the CIC accelerator will help us sharpen our business model, build the infrastructure to scale across BID corridors, and connect us with a network of peers and advisors who understand the complexity of building mission-driven tools in the climate and small business space. Most importantly, I want to leave the program with a sustainable path forward that keeps FloodLine accountable to the communities it serves while building toward long-term financial independence.

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We are building a women’s health oncology company focused on developing new therapies for aggressive gynecologic cancers using a first-in-class ion channel–targeted approach. By combining experimental biophysics with computational modeling and structure-based drug design, we aim to create novel treatments for patients with limited options. Our work is grounded in a commitment to health equity and improving outcomes for all communities in cancer research.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through the Growth Stage Cohort, we are looking to strengthen our path from early validation to scalable therapeutic development. We hope to gain deeper insight into preclinical strategy, fundraising readiness, and go-to-market planning for a first-in-class oncology platform. Most importantly, we are excited to learn alongside founders and mentors who share a commitment to building impactful, equitable health innovations.

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Dri Umbrellas protects our oceans from plastic pollution by transforming ocean-bound plastic waste into wind resistant, eco-friendly rain umbrellas. Each Dri umbrella canopy consists of 100% ocean-bound plastic fabric, with shafts made from strong stainless steel and handles of sustainable, regenerative bamboo. Using our superior methods and materials, Dri has created the world’s most sustainable umbrella.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I’m hoping to learn more about business basics, connect with experienced mentors, have relatable conversations with like-minded entrepreneurs and grow my network to expand possibilities for Dri Umbrellas.

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FitKind is a digital health platform redefining fitness for anyone who’s ever felt excluded by mainstream wellness. We’re pioneering emotionally intelligent fitness, a whole-person approach built on energy-based personalization, trauma-aware coaching, and inclusive workouts and community. FitKind serves individuals directly through our app and partners with healthcare organizations, universities, and employers. Our vision is to transform 100,000 lives by 2030 and make inclusive, emotionally intelligent fitness the global norm.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

We’re raising $2M and securing 1–3 pilot partnerships across universities, employers, and healthcare organizations. Within healthcare, we’re seeking partnerships with mental health organizations, therapists, and recovery centers to offer movement as a trauma-informed complement to care.

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Health for Mankind is a Boston-based digital health company advancing equitable, AI-powered diabetes care for underserved and minority populations. Our flagship platform, Diabimetrics, combines connected glucose monitoring, predictive analytics, and culturally aligned mobile/SMS engagement to identify rising risk early and support continuous, personalized care. Built for the realities of community health settings, Diabimetrics strengthens clinical outcomes, reduces preventable ER visits, and improves CMS/HEDIS performance while generating sustainable RPM/CCM revenue for provider organizations.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through this program, we hope to deepen our go-to-market strategy with FQHCs, health systems, and Medicaid partners while strengthening our value proposition around predictive diabetes care. We aim to validate Diabimetrics within community care settings, accelerate pilot deployments, and build the partnerships needed to scale affordable, equitable chronic disease management to the populations that need it most.

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Kidogo Productions offers multimedia edutainment for young learners centered around the African Diaspora. Our mission is to give children experiences that nurture curiosity and spark joyful discovery while celebrating who they are. In Kidogoville, children learn meaningful lessons wrapped in adventures reflecting the beauty of their communities.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Kidogo Productions is at a critical stage of its development. We hope to take massive leaps in our G2M and fundraising.

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Mentyy helps colleges connect students with licensed therapists for free consultations, reducing waitlists and streamlining the path to care, making it easier for students to get timely help. With Mentyy, colleges expand access to care and simplify referrals without increasing staff workload.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Community of like-minded founders.

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MyCycleIQ is an inclusive, menstrual cycle-syncing mobile application designed exclusively for teenagers and young adults. We are dedicated to combating widespread misinformation by delivering comprehensive, evidence-based reproductive and hormonal health education directly to teens. Our platform translates complex science into engaging, trusted content, making it the essential digital tool for the next generation to understand their menstrual cycles.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

MyCycleIQ aims to leverage the CIC Social Impact Growth program to rapidly scale our privacy-first digital health platform and validate our evidence-based curriculum for adolescents. The program’s mentorship will provide the critical social vetting needed to secure strategic partnerships with leading non-profits, accelerating our mission to bring essential, trusted hormonal literacy to the next generation. We look forward to connecting with mission-aligned investors within the CIC network to secure capital that sustains both our social impact and growth.

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ProctR is a veteran-founded platform that connects property owners with trusted local managers who provide full-service oversight through a modern, intuitive app. From payments to maintenance, ProctR streamlines the entire property management experience while making high-quality, personalized management more accessible for small landlords.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through this program, I’m hoping to gain strategic mentorship, a supportive founder community, and guidance on scaling ProctR responsibly as we grow. I’m also excited to learn from experts who can help refine our model and accelerate our impact.

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Sick Payy is a platform that helps hourly and blue-collar workers build their own paid time off by saving small amounts from each paycheck. The account follows workers from job to job, giving them stability no matter where they work. Employers can join the platform to improve retention, support their teams, and offer a low-cost benefit that actually makes a difference. Sick Payy bridges the gap for workers who traditionally never receive paid time off.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I’m hoping to use this program to sharpen the foundation of my business and strengthen the skills I need to grow as a founder. I’m looking forward to learning from mentors, connecting with other entrepreneurs, and getting the kind of guidance that can help me take my company to the next stage. Being part of a supportive community while building something meaningful is really important to me.

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SilkMed is advancing burn and wound care with SilkAid, a sprayable silk-based hydrogel dressing that accelerates healing, reduces pain, and conforms instantly to any wound. By combining silk’s natural regenerative properties with an easy-to-use application, SilkMed improves patient outcomes while reducing hospital costs and clinical burden.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I am excited to join the CIC Social Impact Growth Stage cohort and become part of the incredible CIC community. I have long admired Boston’s startup ecosystem and the collaborative, high-impact environment CIC has cultivated, and I am excited not only to learn from this community but also to contribute and support fellow entrepreneurs as we grow together.