Accelerating Impact: Annual Report 2024
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.
Among our nine programmes in 2024, a major highlight was the evolution of the C3 Impact Accelerators. Throughout our initiatives and particularly in our partnerships with Google, AI played a pivotal role, showcasing its transformative potential across industries. Climate action remained a core focus, with the launch of a net-zero focused programme with HSBC and the creation of the DMCC Sustainability Hub. Diversity and inclusion also remained central, with our work on two programmes by Standard Chartered and Google supporting women founders in tech.
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.
Looking ahead to 2025, C3 aims to scale its programmes into new geographies, expand partnerships, and continue to drive industry transformation. A key focus will be bridging the funding gap and market access, with plans to onboard new investors and experts to support startups.
With growing partnerships and a clear vision, C3 is ready to build on this momentum and drive even greater impact in the year ahead.
