C3 Insights and News

For the past ten years, we've supported thousands of inspiring impact entrepreneurs, experts and astute investors.

This has given us a unique opportunity to understand how sustainable change-creating startups are built and grown, encapsulated on our insights page.

Delve into our latest updates, publications and news from people who move mountains!

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Building Regional Talent

Leadership needs to be clear, consistent and transparent to guide the organisation.

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Understanding the MENA VC Landscape

Be honest and transparent throughout the journey. Everyone knows how hard it is to be an entrepreneur.

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Business Basics in the UAE

Opportunities in the UAE are fueled by business-friendly government regulations and strong collaboration between the private and public sectors to create an economy that allows innovation to flourish.

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CWallet and Visa partner to expand payment solutions

CWallet and Visa have entered into a strategic partnership which will see the two companies work to expand their product offerings.

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DMCC welcomes 15 impact-focused companies to dubai through the ‘DMCC impact scale-up programme – powered by C3’

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DMCC launches unique growth programme for social susinesses in Dubai through partnership with C3

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Desert Control won the Green Award for Innovation at Greentech Festival in Berlin

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DMCC partners with C3 for the third edition of the C3 Impact Accelerator Programme– Powered by HSBC

Impact Sessions Cairo | Norrsken, Global Ventures & Anara Capital

Watch: The Enersol Energy Challenge | Episode 1: Inside the Pitching Showcase

Watch: Women's Pavilion Return to Work Post-Programme | June 2026

Read: From Diversity of Thought to Innovation: The Role of Structured Collaboration

Read: C3 Impact Report 2025

Watch: Phase 2 Launch of the Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme in partnership with HSBC

Watch: Highlights from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Ramp-Up Investor Pitch Day

Watch: Highlights from Standard Chartered Women in Tech UAE 2025 Demo Day

Watch: Highlights from Enersol Energy Challenge Showcase Event

Read: Impact Through Access in the Middle East & Africa The Next Investment Opportunity in Frontier Markets

Watch: Maha Gorton on the Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme

Watch: Leena David on the Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme

Watch: Medea Nocentini on Women’s Pavilion Return to Work Programme

Watch: Highlights from Standard Chartered Women in Tech 2024 UAE Demo Day

Watch: Highlights from the C3 Net Zero Catalyst Programme, in partnership with HSBC Demo Day

Listen: Investing in Impact Startups Across the Middle East and Afria (Causeartist Podcast)

Watch: MultChoice Africa Accelerator powered by C3 Docu-series (Season 1 and Season 2)

Watch: Standard Chartered Women in Tech UAE 2025 Highlights