DarE Program

The DarE Program is an industry-focused startup accelerator initiated by Dar Ventures, the venture capital arm of Dar, and powered by Plug and Play. It is designed to support high-potential startups developing scalable technology solutions across architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, infrastructure, and the wider built environment. The program is a 12-week hybrid journey, primarily online with three in-person touchpoints, including an in-person Kick-Off Week and a final Expo. It targets ambitious founders with a Pre-Seed through Pre-Series A profile, who have a working MVP or market-ready product and early validation through customers, users, pilots, or partnerships. Participants gain access to one-to-one mentorship, tailored support, industry experts, founder-focused workshops, curated introductions to investors, and potential corporate and commercial connections. The program leverages the extensive networks of Dar, Sidara, and Plug and Play, offering access to industry expertise, markets, and commercial opportunities with a strong focus on scalability across the Middle East and Africa.

Applications for the DarE Program open on September 24, 2026, and close on October 24, 2026. Interested startups can apply directly through the Plug and Play Tech Center website.