An 8-week immersive programme designed to accelerate your growth and impact, featuring over 30 hours of expert-led sessions and access to a global network.
Interested in participating in the C3 Impact Accelerators?
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Impact & Growth
Join the unique C3 learning journey featuring interactive workshops, expert panels, and deep dives into essential topics—each designed to accelerate your growth journey and extend your impact.
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Investor Readiness
Gain essential pitching skills and learn how to effectively highlight your impact. Showcase your startup at C3’s Demo Day and leverage our global network of over 150 VCs and investors.
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Access to C3's network
Leverage C3’s international network of over 4,000 experts to connect with key industry leaders, gain strategic insights, build relationships with advisors, and access resources that can propel your startup forward.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply to the C3 Impact Accelerators, you should:
Have an impact mission at the core of your business
Be based anywhere globally (startups in emerging markets are encouraged to apply)
Contribute to at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Have an early-stage startup operational for one year with at least a Minimum Viable Product (Seed-stage and pre-series A startups)
Have received the C3 Impact Hub Certificate
Founders must be fluent in written and spoken English
Apply now to the C3 Impact Accelerators! If selected, you’ll receive hands-on training on key impact and business pillars, access to a global network of experts and investors, and lifelong support as part of the C3 community.
Selected startups are divided into cohorts of up to ten — each focusing on addressing a set of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to solve critical social or environmental issues, under one of the four C3 Impact Accelerators.
Is your startup tackling environmental or social issues under any of the below sectors?
Energy, Food & Agriculture
Climate, Energy transition, Sustainable Proptech, Mobility, Carbon, Land & Industry, Food
Education & Skill Development
Education, Human Culture, Upskilling
Financial Empowerment
Financial Inclusion, Fintech, Insurtech, Financial Education
Human Health & Wellbeing
Healthtech, Research & Development, Wellbeing
Investor-readiness.
Refine your value proposition, practice a top-notch pitch, and get ready to attract, meet, and negotiate with investors.
Impact measurement.
After defining your Theory of Change and your impact, focus on setting a framework to measure your impact, align it to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and do not forget to consider key ESG risks.
Team performance.
Learn how to build and grow a dream team, navigate the relationships across your startup’s stakeholders, and establish solid governance systems.
Curated founder support.
The top startups across all programmes will be selected to receive curated founder support to access funding. Get access to our network of investors and VCs, and receive support in creating a data room, refining your pitch deck all the way to negotiating with investors.
Not ready yet? Check out C3 Impact Hub →
C3 Impact Hub is a free universal toolbox of knowledge and opportunity. We’ve curated a global library of fundamental business and impact resources for early-stage global startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those curious to learn about the space.
FAQs
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You will gain exclusive access to an enriching online learning experience facilitated by C3 trainers who have extensive experience in entrepreneurship. Through these training sessions, you will enhance your understanding of impact and business fundamentals, enabling you to effectively scale your growth and maximise your positive influence.
Additionally, you will receive personalised guidance from experts who are actively engaged in the same fields. This curated support will provide you with valuable insights and foster meaningful connections, allowing you to network with like-minded change-makers who share your passion for making a difference.
Finalists will have the opportunity to participate in an online Demo Day and pitch in front of a panel of experts and investors in the C3 network.
Beyond the accelerator, you will be part of C3’s Alumni of a growing network of changemakers and continue to receive support from the C3 team.
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The programme is open to early-stage, impact-driven startups across the four verticals: Energy, Food & Agriculture, Education & Skill Development, Financial Empowerment, and Human Health & Wellbeing. Startups must address at least one of the UN SDGs. Startups applying to the programme also need to have received the C3 Impact Hub Certificate. Register for the C3 Impact Hub and complete the checklist to receive your certificate.
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We welcome applications from startups around the world, with no geographical restrictions.
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Startups undergo a rigorous selection process, including an application review, interviews with shortlisted startups, and evaluation by a panel of experts. Selection criteria include the potential for impact, scalability, team capabilities, and alignment with the programme's verticals.
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To get the C3 Impact Hub Certificate, you will need to register for the C3 Impact Hub and:
1. Complete the Knowledge Quiz
2. Submit your Teaser Pitch Deck
3. Complete the C3 Growth Predictor Test
Head over to C3 Impact Hub for more information.
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Select the sector that feels the most relevant to your mission. If you don’t find your sub-sector mentioned above, apply anyway as these guidelines are flexible.
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The training will run online for 8 weeks, with an estimated 8 hours per week of your time required to complete pre-reading, attend interactive workshops and submit deliverables.
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The programme is free of charge for selected startups. C3 does not require any financial investment from the founders nor does it provide funding in return for equity.
We believe that it is our role to support impact-driven founders on their journey without adding any additional financial burdens on their startup.
However, founders are expected to commit their time, dedication, and active participation throughout the programme and continue to do so as part of the C3 Alumni network.
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After completing the programme, startups become part of an exclusive C3 alumni community, where they can continue to access support, network, and collaborate with other impact-driven entrepreneurs.
C3 has provided us with valuable advice, strategic insights and unwavering support.
Lee King, Co-founder & CEO at Hydro Wind
What a journey! The time invested by the C3 team and the trainers, the structure of the course and the material were flawless. I am truly grateful to be part of such an inspiring community.
Adam Ridgway, Founder & CEO at ONE MOTO
Great experience overall with amazing team support, one of the best programmes I have taken part in!
Muna Al-Nahdi, Founder & CEO at Edufikra
Let’s get started!
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