Social Impact at
CIC Massachusetts

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AssetsIQ is the recruiting infrastructure for JROTC and ROTC programs. We help instructors convert interest into enrolled cadets, and we help recruits navigate the path to becoming one. Every recruit should know where they stand and what comes next.

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Bill Impact is a civic engagement app that informs users about legislation under consideration at the local, state and national levels. Due to the high volume of legislation introduced and the legal policy jargon, most Americans are unable to participate in the policy making process even though they are impacted most by the policy decisions. Bill Impact filters through the overwhelming number of bills in progress, cuts through the noise of policy jargon and provides the user with summaries of bills in clear, easy to understand language and provides simple steps for the users to participate in policy making.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

We are hoping to have an excellent business plan, fundraising strategy and network by the end of this program so that we can progress towards going to market.

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Canba Health is an AI-powered digital health platform designed to help cancer patients and their caregivers navigate the treatment journey with greater clarity and organization. By bringing medications, appointments, medical reports, reminders, and easy-to-understand health information together in one place, Canba simplifies the day-to-day management of cancer care. Canba’s mission is to reduce the complexity of the cancer journey and help patients and families feel more informed, prepared, and supported.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through this program, I hope to strengthen Canba’s go-to-market and fundraising strategies, build meaningful partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem, and connect with experienced mentors who can support our growth and impact.

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Givvy is a platform where people exchange skills, time, and services directly with each other through structured agreements, instead of money. Founded by Henna Ahuja, Givvy is built on the idea that most people struggle asking for help, or getting things done without money. The platform is live, with members currently trading everything from creative skills, to everyday favors.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I’m hoping to strengthen Givvy’s go-to-market and community growth strategy as I work toward higher rates of member adoption and engagement, and to build relationships with mentors and investors as I prepare for a pre-seed raise in the next 6 to 12 months.

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GraideMind is an teaching and assessment platform that helps educators streamline grading, deliver consistent rubric-aligned feedback, and design learning experiences that reinforce student critical thinking in the age of AI. Beyond grading and feedback, GraideMind partners with teachers to develop AI-resilient assessment strategies, including assignment structures and classroom practices that encourage critical thinking and reduce opportunities for non-intended AI use. By combining educator expertise and pedagogy with AI-assisted grading, feedback, and assessment workflows, GraideMind helps teachers spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focused on meaningful student learning

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through this program, GraideMind hopes to gain access to a strong community of founders, experienced mentors, and industry leaders who can help guide the company through its next stage of growth. As a first-time founding team, we are eager to learn from others who have navigated the challenges of building and scaling early-stage companies, particularly within the EdTech ecosystem. We hope to strengthen our go-to-market strategy, expand partnerships with educators and schools, prepare for future fundraising opportunities, and continue building AI-powered tools that empower teachers and improve student learning outcomes.

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ImmunoScript is developing multiplexed mRNA medicines that deliver coordinated immune instructions directly to tumors. Starting with pancreatic cancer, we aim to transform one of the hardest-to-treat cancers into a disease the immune system can meaningfully attack.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

We hope to use the CIC Social Impact Program to become stronger founders and build ImmunoScript into a more focused, investable, and independent company. We are excited to learn from mentors, peers, and the CIC community as we work to translate our science into meaningful impact for cancer patients.

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Project Ayd is an adaptive mindfulness practice built for how creatives actually live. It looks to understand the inputs of its users and aggregate data to provide a custom mindfulness experience. Project Ayd looks to bring a new operating system to your mind.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I hope for CIC to bring a new outlook into business. My current approach feels a bit like don’t give up and keep going. CIC feels like it can bring a strategic approach to navigating business development.

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KrownPlus is an wellness discovery and booking platform transforming how people find, book, and manage personal care services. We empower beauty and wellness professionals with business tools while helping consumers discover trusted providers, receive personalized recommendations, and build long-term self-care routines. By combining marketplace technology, AI, and business automation, KrownPlus is creating the digital infrastructure for the next generation of the wellness industry.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

KrownPlus aims to leverage the CIC Social Impact Early Stage Program to accelerate the development of our wellness booking platform and refine our customer-facing experience. Through mentorship, strategic partnerships, and access to the CIC ecosystem, we hope to validate our go-to-market strategy, expand our network of wellness providers, and position KrownPlus for a successful product launch and long-term growth.

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Krue is a platform that helps people living with chronic illness navigate their care with the knowledge and support of those who’ve lived it. Members get support in managing their care from a single, consolidated plan that spans every provider, appointment, and follow-up, so no diagnosis, treatment, or next step falls through the cracks. Krue is built to turn patient knowledge and experience, one of healthcare’s most untapped resources, into support that scales.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Through this program, we hope to define Krue’s business model and get our MVP into patients’ hands. We’re also looking to connect with a technical partner who can help us build for the security and scale a healthcare platform requires. Mentorship and a community of mission-driven founders will help us move with more speed and confidence as we take this full-time.

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Make it Matter is a hyper-local charitable events and initiatives platform to share all things related to giving back in your community. From one-off volunteer events to donation drives, to restaurant fundraisers, there are so many ways to support our communities that many of us don’t know about. Make it Matter helps bring together the various sources of charitable initiatives in our communities (Ex: social media, Eventbrite, flyers, newsletters) all into one place to make it easier for everyone to do something that Matters.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I hoping to find a community of fellow entrepreneurs trying to make a difference in their own communities. I also am hoping to get connected to more of the tech startup community and mentors that have experience to help me in my journey.

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Not Just Willpower is building a health and wellness technology platform designed to help people navigate GLP-1 treatment and long-term weight management. Combining evidence-based guidance, community-driven insights, practical tools, and AI-powered coaching, the platform helps users turn information into action throughout the real-world challenges of their GLP-1 journey. Built on the belief that tools and systems — not toughness — create lasting change, Not Just Willpower aims to help millions turn short-term weight loss into long-term transformation.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

I’m excited to learn from experienced mentors and fellow founders while building the relationships and industry connections that can help accelerate Not Just Willpower’s growth. I’m especially looking forward to becoming part of a community of mission-driven founders who are learning from one another, sharing their experiences, and building companies that can create meaningful social impact.

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Pyxie is building the operating system for in-home childcare, helping parents and caregivers build strong partnerships that support children’s healthy development. Through AI-powered tools for onboarding, communication, and knowledge sharing, Pyxie makes it easy to capture a family’s routines, values, and preferences so every trusted adult can provide more consistent, personalized care. By elevating caregivers as skilled professionals and strengthening collaboration with families, Pyxie aims to improve outcomes for children during the years that matter most.

What do you hope to get out of this program?

More than anything, we’re looking forward to learning alongside a values-aligned cohort, exchanging ideas, and building lasting relationships with peers and mentors who can challenge our thinking and support our growth. We hope to leave the program with a stronger network, sharper strategy, and a community we’ll continue to learn from long after the fellowship ends.