The Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with Second Century Ventures and REACH, has officially opened applications for the inaugural REACH Middle East accelerator cohort.
Shaped as an eight-month intensive programme, REACH Middle East is designed to support up to ten startups working across real estate, construction, sustainability, property management or related industries. Eligible companies should be revenue-generating, from seed to Series A, and focused on developing scalable technology solutions in areas such as AI, blockchain and Internet of Things.
Each selected business will receive up to US $250,000 in seed funding, access to strategic investor introductions, and pathways to follow-on capital. The programme also provides opportunities to pilot solutions with real estate developers, government agencies and facility managers across the region.
Participants will benefit from expert mentorship and guidance from proptech veterans, alongside access to REACH’s global alumni network of more than 330 startups. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which aim to drive digital transformation and generate over US $27 billion in economic impact.
Officials expect REACH Middle East to complement regional innovation ecosystems such as Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 and Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Innovation Hub. Through this launch, Dubai seeks to further position itself as a leading global hub for real estate technology innovation.
Applications are now open and will be assessed on criteria including business scalability, technology innovation and market readiness.
To apply or for more information visit the website.
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