Key Facts
CIMIT concentrates on early stage, high-risk ideas—projects in the first phase of innovation. Success is evaluated through a variety of benchmarks measures recognized by both academia and industry. Here is a snapshot of some of CIMIT's key facts and accomplishments.
CIMIT Fact Sheet (pdf)
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CIMIT AT A GLANCE
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Founding Members:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston Medical Center
Boston University
Children’s Hospital of Boston
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Partners HealthCare
VA Boston Healthcare System