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.

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.

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."

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.

Chefaa, a patient-centric pharmacy benefits platform, has secured $5.25 millions in a strategic leap from new and existing investors.

Midori raises $200,000 in pre-seed funding at COP28 an angel investor and former investment director of venture capital firm Mint Capital.

Ahead of COP28, we’re excited to share that ten of C3’s Alumni were featured in PwC’s Net Zero Future50.

Wetility, a South African startup which offers solar energy solutions for households and businesses, has raised R903 million (~$48 million) in debt and equity.

Zambian neobank Lupiya has successfully secured US$8.25 million in Series A funding to scale operations in its home market and in new ones.

Region’s largest event for sustainability tech innovation, ESG strategies and services, taking place on 16-20 October 2022.

Egyptian HealthTech start-up is seeking $1 million in new funding round to expand in the GCC.

Wetility Is Scaling Up Its Solar Subscription & Lease Offering For Homes & Small Businesses In South Africa

Sadriye Görece, Blindlook Founder selected as one of Europe's top female entrepreneurs in technology