CASE i3 Initiative

Organization Overview

The CASE i3 Initiative at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is a global leader in impact investing education and research. Serving students, entrepreneurs, investors, and practitioners, it has crafted a comprehensive ecosystem combining curriculum, consulting, and knowledge infrastructure to grow talent and rigor in investing for both financial and social return.

Mission & Highlights

• Student Empowerment & Experiential Learning: Recognized by the World Economic Forum and Bridgespan as a top MBA program in impact investing, CASE i3 prepares students for real-world impact investing through hands-on learning and leadership opportunities.
• Thought Leadership & Research: With over a decade of field-building, CASE i3 has produced foundational case studies, guides, and thought leadership, influencing how investors and policymakers approach impact investing.
• Consulting Practicum: The iconic CASE i3 Consulting Program pairs MBA students with real-world client projects, including strategy, due diligence, and impact measurement, with more than 50 projects completed to date.

Objectives / Engagement

• Open-source impact investing course materials: Expanding educational reach, CASE i3 makes its materials, like “Impact Investing Finance” on Coursera, widely accessible for free .
• Support expanded ecosystem capacity-building: Beyond education, CASE i3 fosters sector-wide capability through research publications, online tools (e.g., CASE Smart Impact Capital), speaking series, immersive experiences, and a strong alumni network.