C2I Broadcast

Cummings Properties and North Shore Technology Council invite you to attend a panel discussion and networking event in Woburn next week. If you are interested, we welcome you to attend as a guest of Cummings. RSVP by June 23 to Sue Howland at svh@cummings.com.

Planning for the Future: Evaluating Exit Strategies in Life Sciences

Growth in biotech doesn’t come with a single roadmap: For small to mid-sized biopharma companies, decisions around IPOs, acquisitions, fundraising, and long-term strategy can shape everything from company culture to intellectual property to future scientific development.On June 25, North Shore Technology Council is bringing together experienced voices from across the industry for an interactive discussion focused on the realities behind those decisions—not just the headlines. This panel, moderated by Naomi Vishnupad, will welcome Daniel Blanchard, Tracy Curley, Kristen Godsoe, and John Hession.If you’re building, advising, funding, or scaling within the life sciences space,…

Massachusetts Companies: Participate in the Mass Life Sciences Internship Challenge

As a Massachusetts‑based company, you are eligible to participate in the Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Internship Challenge, a program that connects companies to students and hire interns while receiving reimbursement for their wages.

Companies may request enrollment now to take part in this program. Reimbursement for eligible interns begins May 1, 2026, and the program period runs from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.

This is a great opportunity to bring in summer talent and reduce hiring costs.

For full program details and enrollment information, click here:🔗 https://www.masslifesciences.com/programs/internship-challenge/

Cummings Properties Event

Biotech on the Move - Making Growth Out of An Incubator & Beyond

Please join North Shore Technology Council at 100 Cummings Center on Thursday, July 20 at 5:00 PM for a panel discussion followed by networking at an outdoor beer garden. Cummings' chief design office Jim Trudeau along with RAN Biotechnologies founder and CEO Roger Nassar, Ph.D., and InnoVenture Labs' president and CEO Chris Ilsley will share their perspectives on expanding out of an incubator. Moderated by Robin Dorogusker of Venture Forward Lab Partners, the conversation will be followed by networking, food, and craft beers. InnoVenture Labs will also offer tours of its incubator space.

To register please email Anny @anny@c2ixcel.com directly by Monday June 22nd.

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

If an emergency arises, please text Anny at 978-364-2314 or reach out via Teams.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend!

-The C2I Team

Quartzy Office Hours every other Tuesday morning from 9:30am - 10:30am at front lobby at 299 Washington St, Woburn.

Join us for a fun gathering and a chance to meet and mingle with members of the C2I community.

Please RSVP at anny@c2ixcel.com so we can plan the food headcount.

We look forward to seeing you at the mixer!

Massachusetts Companies: Participate in the Mass Life Sciences Internship Challenge

As a Massachusetts‑based company, you are eligible to participate in the Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Internship Challenge, a program that connects companies to students and hire interns while receiving reimbursement for their wages.

Companies may request enrollment now to take part in this program. Reimbursement for eligible interns begins May 1, 2026, and the program period runs from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.

This is a great opportunity to bring in summer talent and reduce hiring costs.

For full program details and enrollment information, click here:🔗 https://www.masslifesciences.com/programs/internship-challenge/

Hello C2I Community,

Effective Immediately March 2026: Lab Sink Wastewater Disposal Policy

To ensure MWRA compliance and maintain a safe laboratory environment, we are reinforcing proper wastewater disposal procedures at all lab sinks.

Please DO NOT dispose of any chemicals or solvents into the sinks—this includes 70% ethanol, alcohols, or any other chemical solutions. Only typical 10% bleached cell media waste may be disposed of in the designated sinks. Please look for posted signage indicating whether bleach disposal is allowed. Sinks that are strictly bleach‑free, and are clearly labeled as such.

Glassware Cleaning Requirements

All dirty glassware must be free of chemical residues before being washed in the sink.

Hello C2I Community!

On Wednesday, March 4th, between 10:00 a.m. and noon, stop by the lobby at 299 Washington St to meet MassBio’s Member Engagement Specialist, Tate Brandon.

Tate will be available to discuss how you can make the most of your MassBio benefits and perks!

Tate Brandon 

Member Engagement Specialist 

Tate.Brandon@MassBio.org 

Hello C2I community,

Due to the impending winter storm, C2I will not be onsite and the office will be closed on Monday, 2/23. We will resume normal operations and return to the office on Tuesday, 2/24.

Please feel free to reach out by email anny@c2ixcel.com, if you need immediate assistance. Stay safe and warm.

The C2I team

Hello C2I community,

C2I’s Fisher Scientific account manager will be hosting office hours today from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the 299 Washington Street location. Please feel free to stop by to meet with Ciara Devereaux, discuss any account-related questions, and pick up some goodies.

Ciara Devereaux

Sales Representative

Fisher Scientific

Due to the impending snowstorm, the C2I team may not be onsite on Monday, 1/26/2026. If anything urgent comes up, please email Anny Chum at anny@c2ixcel.com or call/text 978‑364‑2314.

Stay safe, everyone.

Also, please see the attachment for the landlord's parking instructions:

Be safe,

The C2I Team

Welcome to the C2I Accelerator, Tulip Biosciences!

We’re thrilled to welcome Tulip Biosciences as the newest company joining the C2I Accelerator ecosystem! 🎉

Tulip Biosciences is pioneering nature-inspired biomaterials that harness the body’s first line of defense — mucus biology — to develop safer, smarter solutions for whole-body health. Their innovative approach aims to transform care in areas with longstanding unmet needs, starting with women’s health.

We look forward to supporting Tulip Biosciences on their journey and collaborating to drive meaningful impact across the health innovation landscape together.

We’re excited to officially welcome Resonant Health Inc. to the C2I community!

Resonant Health is a preclinical MedTech company developing a non-pharmaceutical, device-based approach to antiviral therapy using low-power radiofrequency (RF). The team is investigating how controlled RF exposure can reduce infectious viral burden and improve disease outcomes in preclinical models, with the long-term goal of developing non-invasive medical devices to treat viral infections.

Resonant Health has joined C2I to accelerate lab operations and advance proof-of-concept in vitro studies. We’re thrilled to support their journey and look forward to the innovation ahead.

Welcome to C2I- We’re excited to grow together! 

The C2I and CreaGen teams will close at 2:00 PM on December 31st and remain closed on New Year’s Day. We will resume normal operations on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.

For any facility or equipment emergencies during this time, please call or text Anny Chum at 978-364-2314.

Wishing everyone a bright, successful, and Happy New Year!

From the C2I Team!