C3 is a UAE-based social enterprise helping entrepreneurs in the Middle East unlock their potential and maximize their positive impact on the community. C3 programs accelerated the growth and impact of 500+ social entrepreneurs with the support of 2000+ experienced professionals willing to put their skills to good use. For example, the C3 Social Impact Accelerator - powered by HSBC - supports social entrepreneurs across the MENAT region with one-on-one expert sessions, group training and connections with impact investors.
C3 is the 1st international organization to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, issued by Social Enterprise Mark CIC, the only global independent certification authority for social enterprises. C3 has been recognized as a ‘Changes’ Driver’ in the 2012 UNESCO’s report on ‘Youth Innovation and Social Inclusion’. In 2017, C3 has been recognized as the UN Social Development Goals (SDGs) Pioneer for outstanding contribution to 'Partnerships for the Goals'.
C3 is the 1st international organization to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, issued by Social Enterprise Mark CIC, the only global independent certification authority for social enterprises. C3 has been recognized as a ‘Changes’ Driver’ in the 2012 UNESCO’s report on ‘Youth Innovation and Social Inclusion’. In 2017, C3 has been recognized as the UN Social Development Goals (SDGs) Pioneer for outstanding contribution to 'Partnerships for the Goals'.
Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Employees: 1-10
Founded date: 2012
Investors 1
Mentions in press and media 5
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| 17.11.2023 | California Invests $149 Million in Cutting-Edge Companies, Creating Nearly 6,000 Jobs | This latest round of CalCompetes grants and tax credits awarded to 12 companies is projected to bring in almost $1.3 billion of private investment and create nearly 6,000 jobs with an average salary of $118,700 In total, CalCompetes has awa... |
| 24.11.2022 | Multichoice expands accelerator programme to eight more countries TechCabal’s 2021 Year-End report Success! | The Multichoice Africa Accelerator Programme, which disbursed $16 million in funding to six emerging tech businesses last year, is expanding to eight more African countries. According to a statement from Multichoice, the countries being add... |
| 21.09.2021 | MultiChoice unveils initiative to connect start-ups with investors | MultiChoice has launched an accelerator programme supporting the growth of 20 South African start-ups, with the help from United Arab Emirates-based social enterprise C3, advisory firm Galelo and the Department of Trade, Industry and Compet... |
| 28.07.2021 | Follow The Leader: Laudy Lahdo, Interim CEO And Senior Advisor, Companies Creating Change (C3) | July 28, 2021 9 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The discourse surrounding the need for global corporate organ... |
| 03.07.2018 | C3 And HSBC Partner For A Social Impact Accelerator Program | July 3, 2018 3 min read You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Social entrepreneurs, here’s an opportunity for your venture to gain a boost. Consult and Coach for a Cause (C3) is partnerin... |