Deadline: 1 September 2025
Do you have what it takes to disrupt AEC sector (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction)? If yes, then this call is for you.
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.
Program Highlights
- Workspace: Access to a co-working space across multiple locations.
- Equity-Free Grant: Grants up to $50,000 with structured disbursement.
- 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.
Who Should Apply?
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Looking for companies:
- in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Cleantech, Modular Construction, AR/VR Solutions, PropTech, Construction Tech, Engineering AI, Smart Building, AI Sustainability, Industrial Construction, Proprietary Technology
- They consider early-stage and established startups from the following countries:
- Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
- incorporated
- prototype, users or paying users stage
- Angel, Pre-seed, Seed or Series A
- have raised funding or not
- currently raising or not raising funds
- have revenue or not
For more information, visit Acasia Group.
