A Year of Growth and Impact

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…

The Abu Dhabi-based Web3 services provider Verofax has raised $3 million in bridge capital.

A fundamental shift in supply chains is underway, propelled by innovative technologies introduced by startups

The shift towards sustainability in the property sector is not just a response to environmental concerns but a comprehensive strategy to enhance efficiency, profitability, and affordability.

C3 announces it has achieved B Corp certification.

Spotlight on C3: Accelerating Sustainability Start-up

Biosapien's CEO, Dr. Khatija Ali, received the 2024 Most Influential CEO Award in Biotech USA! BioSapien is leading cancer treatment innovation with its cutting-edge product, MediChip, designed to treat tumours directly with chemotherapy, minimising debilitating side effects.

With live, gamified classes led by top coding instructors, iSchool empowers students aged 6 to 18 to dive into AI, VR, App Development, Game Development, and Web Development, laying strong foundations from day one.

GITEX Impact is the global epicenter of climate-tech, sustainability, and ESG innovation, serving as the essential hub for climate-tech enthusiasts and thought leaders

Standard Chartered launches its latest edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in partnership with C3 – Companies Creating Change

The Middle East is home to some of the world’s most prominent sovereign wealth funds. Fuelled by a concerted push for economic diversification and widespread tech adoption, a vibrant venture ecosystem has emerged, welcoming startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) into a thriving landscape

Mental Health Support: Provide confidential counseling and support services to employees, addressing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

Key2Enable's Assistive Technology keyboard, designed to empower individuals with physical, motor, and cognitive disabilities, was showcased at the National Archives in London as part of the remarkable "Spirit of Invention."

In this report, we reflect on the extraordinary impact fostered through our platform and C3 Alumni with the support of our partners.

DMCC Sustainability Hub will leverage a community of over 24,000 businesses to advance ESG practices and innovation

Carbon Sifr partners with Mastercard to to equip small businesses in the region with tools to measure, reduce and compensate for their carbon footprint.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has recently become a focal point for companies, investors, and even in political discourse.

iSchool raises $4.5M in a funding round led by VentureWave Capital, an Irish VC, followed by OneStop Capital UK, Webit Investment Network, and Oraseya Capital the Venture Capital arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority.

Future 100, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry Of Economy, UAE and the Government Development and the Future Office, unveiled the inaugural list of the top 100 emerging companies contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s future economy’s sectors.

COP28 concludes with vibrant energy and an optimistic perspective on how entrepreneurship and technology play key roles in tackling climate change.