CIC Innovation

Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) operates a global network of innovation campuses, offering flexible workspace, commercial wet laboratories, and event venues. The company also delivers specialized programming, fosters industry clusters, and consults on innovation district development. These integrated facilities cultivate an optimal environment for technological and scientific advancement.

Tim Rowe founded CIC in 1999, driven by the insight that a dedicated ecosystem would accelerate problem-solving and foster growth for innovators. Rowe, an MIT alumnus with a background in lecturing and venture capital, envisioned an infrastructure enabling diverse organizations to collaborate, guiding CIC's expansion from a single site globally.

CIC serves startups, scale-ups, corporations, and public entities, having hosted over 10,000 organizations. Its mission is to address global challenges through innovation, cultivating a vibrant culture where groundbreaking ideas transform into impactful solutions. CIC’s vision centers on continued global expansion, empowering members to collectively shape the future.