DMCC Impact Scale-Up Programme
Providing scale-ups from across the world with a platform to grow their impact and business in the UAE and the region.
About the programme
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the world’s most interconnected freezone, and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities, in partnership with C3, launched the DMCC Impact Scale-Up programme powered by C3 in 2022.
The programme supports impact-driven businesses by providing them with market access and enabling them to maximise their social and environmental impact while boosting their growth and financial performance.
The programme supports 15 businesses to grow within the UAE and the region through exclusive discounts on their business set-up costs through DMCC over a five-year period and training and networking support from DMCC.
Outcomes
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15
Startups accelerated
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10
Countries covered
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30
Training hours
DMCC launches unique growth programme for social businesses in Dubai through partnership with C3
DMCC, February 2022 →
DMCC welcomes 15 impact-focused companies to Dubai through the DMCC Impact Scale-Up Programme – powered by C3
Gulf Business, August 2022 →
DMCC concludes its six-month Impact Accelerator Programme – AED 180,000 Awarded to three purpose-driven SMEs
DMCC, March 2023 →
Meet the winners
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Lanre Smith
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Jorge Correa
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Doaa Aref & Rasha Rady
Pitch day highlights
The culmination of the DMCC Impact Scale-up Programme - powered by C3, took place at Almas Conference Centre.
Pitch Day started with a keynote speech by Khalid Kalbat, Director of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department, UAE Ministry of Economy.
15 entrepreneurs delivered their pitch presentations, which were evaluated by an expert panel of judges. The day ended with an award ceremony that celebrated three winners and included equity-free cash prizes totalling 180k AED.
Check out how the day went and listen to the entrepreneur pitches by clicking on the learn more button!
Programme partners
Title sponsor
Key takeaways
Panel series
As part of the DMCC Impact Scale-Up Programme – powered by C3, DMCC and C3 hosted a series of informative webinars to share insights on accelerating business growth in the UAE and the wider region. The articles below present key takeaways from our regional and global network of experts.
