REACH Middle East recently unveiled its 2026 cohort of seven high-potential startups. These firms emerged from a competitive pool of nearly 100 global applicants. Each selected venture receives financial backing and strategic mentorship to disrupt the real estate sector. The program aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and the D33 Economic Agenda. This initiative aims to cultivate the next homegrown proptech unicorn from the Gulf.
Capitalizing on a Five Billion Dollar Market
The UAE proptech and digital real estate market currently exceeds $5 billion. This sector maintains a robust annual growth rate of 17%. REACH Middle East leverages this momentum by connecting founders with the Dubai Land Department. The accelerator also draws on the global expertise of Second Century Ventures. This partnership provides startups with a proven framework to navigate complex regulatory environments. The program focuses on solving real-world challenges in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India.
AI and Data Driving the Next Industrial Wave
The 2026 cohort features a heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence and data integration. These technologies address historical inefficiencies in property development and brokerage. The selected companies include:
- Asano: A platform unifying financial and spatial data for capital planning.
- Coraly and Fixit: AI-driven tools designed to automate real estate sales and agency growth.
- HoloX: A digital twin developer creating interactive 3D experiences for off-plan sales.
- Watad: An AI procurement platform for building materials with embedded finance.
Revolutionizing the Rental and Transaction Experience
Beyond construction and sales, the accelerator targets the rental economy. Innovation in this space aims to de-risk investments for landlords while rewarding tenants. Rewa digitizes rent collection and transforms payments into financial incentives. Similarly, Takeem simplifies tenant pre-qualification and protects rental income through digital screening. These solutions directly support the UAE’s transition toward a fully digitized and transparent property market.
Dubai as a Global Proptech Launchpad
REACH Middle East positions Dubai as a serious competitor to Silicon Valley and Europe. The program provides founders with access to a global network of over 300 alumni companies. Managing Director Siddiq Farid emphasizes that the region is now attracting the necessary talent and capital for global scale. By fostering deep-tech solutions in construction and finance, the accelerator ensures the GCC remains at the forefront of urban innovation. This strategic support is vital for sustaining record-breaking transaction volumes in the regional market.