CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)

CIC was recently featured on the iconic Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, highlighting our work with the MBDA Capital Readiness Program. This program supports underserved entrepreneurs by providing access to the resources, guidance, and opportunities needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Here's to empowering more innovators and building a brighter, more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem! CC: Timothy Rowe, Stacey Messier, Kathryn (Kat) Lazell

Last week we hosted an incredible Life Science Vendor Showcase at CIC Philadelphia. The event brought together over 175 attendees, 40+ vendors, and unique programming, connecting life science leaders to the resources they need to take their innovations from idea to sophisticated funding. Thank you to all our incredible sponsors and the team at uCity Square for helping us put on this event!

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Our #CICCambridge team took a trip to Rhode Island for Gallery Night Providence! 🎨 The first stop was #CICProvidence, where our local team shared insights about their Artists in Residency program. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/IKoC50UcXHi Also, a big thank-you to CIC member Providence Tour Company for doing a fantastic job guiding us through the city's vibrant art scene.

Tomorrow is the big day! We're excited to welcome researchers, entrepreneurs, vendors, and industry leaders for a day dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medicine and science. Learn more: https://ow.ly/bVtm50UaZQP Thank you to our event partners BioBuzz, uCity Square, University City Science Center, Persephoni BioPartners, Life Science Cares Philadelphia, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Happy #NationalEntrepreneursDay to our incredible community of innovators! Celebrate by taking a look back at the accomplishments of several startups CIC Japan Desk has supported over the past year. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/NBit50U8aS0 Meet the Startups: Ginga Sato, AMI Inc.; Daisuke Tanaka, Any-Edge Inc.; Kohei Kamikihara, BiPSEE; Yuji Otsuki, FerroptoCure; Norio Kaneko, Flying Cell; Atsushi Mizuno, iXgene Inc.

This fall, CIC Connect proudly partnered on programs that bring innovation across borders to strengthen economies worldwide. Here’s a recap of what the team has been up to: Manutara Ventures | In partnership with Manutara Ventures, we helped 20 companies, selecting 5 finalists for a 2-day program and pitch night in Miami. Congrats to Brota Superfoods for securing $850K! Programs like this enhance Chile’s global profile and drive investment back home. Impacta VC IMSP | In our first collaboration with Impacta VC, we welcomed 13 startups from EdTech, PropTech, FinTech, and SportsTech. Despite Hurricane Milton, participants adapted seamlessly. Congrats to René Espinoza of MapVX for winning top pitch! GoGlobal 2024 | Partnering with ProChile, Corfo, and IMPACTIFI⚙️, we hosted 10 Chilean entrepreneurs in a five-week hybrid program to support U.S. expansion. GoGlobal spotlights Chilean innovation, building international ties and competitiveness. The Ganesha Lab | In our fourth year with The Ganesha Lab, we connected four biotech startups with key U.S. opinion leaders. Tackling global health and environmental issues, these ventures exemplify international collaboration and drive meaningful change. Culinary Action! On the Road - Rotterdam | We worked with #CAOnTheRoad to bring four startups to CIC Rotterdam, with Effium Cookware winning top honors. Events like this attract talent and investment, reshaping the future of food. Thanks to all founders, partners, and our CIC Connect team—together, we’re building powerful international networks!

ICYMI: We recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of CIC St. Louis, coinciding with the relaunch of our lab space. Enjoy a few highlights from the event below, or learn more about the multi-million dollar lab space renovations: https://ow.ly/xg7050TUQaa Thank you again to our sponsors—Cortex Innovation District, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO), Eppendorf and PHC Corporation of North America—for their invaluable support in making this celebration truly memorable.

At the core of our mission lies a commitment to fostering global innovation. This was recently underscored at Medical Korea Night, sponsored by KHIDI USA and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston. Hosted at Venture Café Cambridge, the event celebrated groundbreaking achievements by Korean healthcare companies and highlighted how CIC and KHIDI support their U.S. market expansion. Learn more: Learn more: https://ow.ly/m8Xt50U3rXF Medical Korea Night brought together an impressive roster of these innovative companies including: Medipixel, Portrai Inc., Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd, Target Health | Full-Service CRO, LOTTE BIOLOGICS, MoDoc AI, PROTEINA, Huons, CorestemChemon Inc., Yuhan USA, and CJ CheilJedang. The event also introduced and highlighted organizations that have fueled the success of Korean-led innovation in Massachusetts including: New England Korean Society of Medicine, Korean American Society in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals, New England Bioscience Society, and Korean American Bio Industry Council.

Last year, CIC Japan Desk partnered with JETRO USA to support Japanese bio/healthcare startups through the Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP). One year later, we’re celebrating their progress! Watch the video to see how we help startups expand globally, and learn more about their growth here: https://ow.ly/Fjju50TTxMR Meet the Startups: Ginga Sato, AMI Inc.; Daisuke Tanaka, Any-Edge Inc.; Kohei Kamikihara, BiPSEE; Yuji Otsuki, FerroptoCure; Norio Kaneko, Flying Cell; Atsushi Mizuno, iXgene Inc.