Building the Impact Ecosystem of the Middle East
From the UAE, for the region, connecting founders, enablers, and partners driving sustainable innovation.
Community-powered. Purpose-driven. Regionally rooted.
MENA Impact is a community-powered platform accelerating purpose-driven innovation in the MENA region. We unite impact founders, ecosystem enablers, strategic partners to co-create solutions for a better future.
Our Founders-First Ecosystem Approach
Impact Makers – The Builders of Change
Founders and innovators creating scalable solutions to climate, social, and economic challenges. They represent the beating heart of the MENA impact ecosystem — agile, purpose-driven, and community-minded.
Impact Enablers – The Backbone of the Ecosystem
Organizations and professionals offering expertise, visibility, and resources — from legal and media partners to incubators, universities, and accelerators. They connect the dots, strengthen founders, and fuel collaboration.
Impact Partners – The Catalysts of Scale
Our strategic allies, corporates, investors, development agencies, family offices, foundations or government entities, who believe in using their influence, capital, and platforms to scale impact across the region. They are collaborators, co-creators, and long-term champions of the ecosystem.
Every entrepreneur solving a real problem deserves a platform. This is that platform — built for MENA, led by MENA.
Gaurav Narang
Founder
CityGreens
“MENA Impact has been a trusted guide in our UAE expansion — transparent, generous, and always focused on real solutions. Their advice is honest, actionable, and rooted in deep expertise.”
Lara Hussein
Co-Founder
The Waste Lab
“MENA Impact supported us beyond strategy — with empathy, insight, and unwavering belief in our mission. Their guidance helped us shape our purpose and voice as founders.”
Hachem Mahfoud
Founder
Rbt Collective
“MENA Impact has been more than a partner — they’ve been an advocate. Their mentorship kept us grounded in our mission, offered practical, heartfelt guidance, and reminded us that we’re not alone in this journey.”
We Use Business as a Force for Good
We are the first B Corp–certified ecosystem builder in the region, taking pride in using business as a force for good. We are also a signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and a member of the UN Global Compact UAE. In 2024, we received the Silver Award for Best Sustainable Business Model at the Gulf Sustainability Awards.
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Zineb
Director of Communications
Veolia Near & Middle East
“Their passion for sustainability, professionalism, and ability to turn ideas into actionable strategies have been invaluable to our collaboration. Their commitment to sustainable development makes them a trusted partner and a true reference in the region.”