Helping good business get great at solving the world’s most pressing issues

We believe that purpose-driven organizations make the greatest impact on humankind.

As a B Corp™-certified impact platform, we bridge innovation, investment, and purpose – connecting startups, corporates, governments, investors, and experts through dynamic collaborations, tailored programs, and high-impact initiatives.

Together, companies create change, shaping a future where business success fuels social and environmental progress.

2,500+

Startups

7,000+

Experts

1,000+

Investors

13

Years of Impact

10+ Years of Impact

Accelerating Impact: Annual Report 2024

As we reflect on 2024, it has been a year of significant growth, learning, and impact. C3 doubled the scale of its programmes, expanding support for startups, partners, and the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since 2012, C3 has been building an impact platform that connects startups, corporates, governments, investors, and experts.

Beyond programme expansion, 2024 marked C3’s B Corp accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to purpose-driven business, and deepening its integration within the Global Ventures platform to further strengthen our alignment.

With growing partnerships and a clear vision, C3 is ready to build on this momentum and drive even greater impact in the year ahead. Click here to read the full report.

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Startups

C3 offers a range of programs and initiatives for startups year round, including our own C3 Impact Accelerators and partner programs run in collaboration with leading organizations. Explore the current opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Corporate Partners

Through a variety of programs and initiatives tailored to different objectives, C3 ensures alignment with the diverse priorities of corporate and government stakeholders. Discover innovative ways to collaborate, grow, and make a difference.

Investors and Experts

Through various initiatives, C3 provides opportunities to engage with a growing network of investors and experts, enabling them to connect with global high-potential entrepreneurs in person and online. Join the conversation on innovation and impact.

Growing with C3

Featured Alumni

  • “The C3 team is genuinely committed to sustainability and growth, passionate, hardworking and always willing to go beyond the scope of work, with high-quality strategic advice and content development along with the execution.”

    Evgeny Garanin, Senior Manager of Sustainability - DMCC

  • “This program has been incredibly helpful and transformative for me. It stands out with its practical approach and focus on impact, providing insights I haven’t found elsewhere. I’ll wholeheartedly recommend it to others looking to understand better their impact-driven startups.“

    Dragana Mujanović, CEO, AISTHESIS

  • “C3 was the only accelerator focused on impact and the concept that a business can generate profit and solve a social or global problem simultaneously.”

    Rana A. Batterjee, Co-founder & Chief Purpose Officer at Eduployment 

  • “The quality of the startups was beyond my expectations! C3 has supported good organisations with great potential and equipped them to showcase their startup and vision in an engaging way.”

    Anne-Marie Thudson, Managing Director at The Umbrella Institute