Deadline: 1 March 2025
DarE is a pioneering initiative launched by Dar Ventures and operated by Acasia Group.
The program is meticulously crafted to accelerate the growth of early-stage AEC technology startups in the MENA region.
Their robust program offers a wealth of mentorship, training, networking, and funding opportunities, all precisely tailored to meet the unique demands of AEC tech startups.
Funding Information
- Equity-Free Grant: Grants up to $50,000 with structured disbursement.
Additional Benefits
- Workspace: Access to a co-working space across multiple locations.
- Investment Opportunity: Dar Ventures retains the right to exercise an investment call option within one year of the start of the incubation program.
- Access to a network of investors and potential investment opportunities.
- Operational support :
- Access to Mentorship from world-class mentors and Dar employees.
- Training by local and international experts and a multitude of perks and services.
- Startup Perks: Comprehensive support for startups across various areas such as software, marketing, legal, HR, and financial support, among others.
Eligibility Criteria
- They’re seeking AEC tech entrepreneurs that fit the following:
- Your product is innovative, disruptive, scalable solutions in AEC Tech.
- You have an early stage startup with an MVP.
- You have a minimum of two founders, with at least one possessing domain expertise, and at least one dedicated to the startup full-time.
- You are passionate, hard-working and driven to succeed.
Selection Process
- Startups apply online by submitting an application with relevant information.
- Short-listed startups are invited to complete another application round to gather more information on the founders and the business.
- Selected startups are invited for a virtual Interview with the evaluation panel.
- Selected startups will join the 4-month immersive program.
For more information, visit Acasia Group.
