Social Impact Cohort: Soft Launch Demo Day

​Friends and family of Social Impact Cohort 5 are invited to hear cohort pitches and meet fellow innovators and ecosystem supporters.

​Welcome to the CIC Social Impact Program Soft Launch Demo Day in collaboration with Prepare4VC and Boston New Technology! Join us in person in Mosaic (3rd floor) at CIC Cambridge @ 245 Main for an exciting showcase of innovative projects making a difference in our community.

​Get ready to be inspired by the talented Social Impact Program participants as they practice their 3 minute pitches ahead of the final Demo Day in June. This is your chance to witness the power of entrepreneurship firsthand and support impactful work being done in our community in an intimate, friends-only environment.

​Meet the Startups:

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

​Collixion is 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, they aim to create novel treatments for patients with limited options. Their work is grounded in a commitment to health equity and improving outcomes for all communities in cancer research.

​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.

​FitKind is a digital health platform redefining fitness for anyone who’s ever felt excluded by mainstream wellness. They'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 their app and partners with healthcare organizations, universities, and employers. Their vision is to transform 100,000 lives by 2030 and make inclusive, emotionally intelligent fitness the global norm.

​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.

​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.

​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.

​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.

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

​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.

​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.

​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.