Building Smarter Cities,
Smarter Futures

Connect ambitious startups with the right partners in the GCC. If you’re a founder, corporate, or investor looking to collaborate, I’d love to hear from you.

About me

I’ve spent the last 8 years building across venture capital and startups. I was the first employee at a European growth-stage fund, where I helped deploy €50M+ in capital, backed 10+ companies, and supported 2 successful exits. Along the way, I’ve also worked at three startups, giving me firsthand experience of the founder journey.

I’m now building AvenirX Labs as a way to scale innovations that make cities smarter, more sustainable, and more connected.  

– Rohan Bansal

For who?

  • For founders

    We’re your future-focused launchpad into Dubai and beyond.

  • For corporates/government

    We’re aligned with your vision to shape the cities of tomorrow.

  • For LPs/investors

    We’re the first dedicated future-cities accelerator in the region.

Frequently asked question

  • Our program is designed for ambitious founders building in PropTech, Smart Cities, ConTech, and AI infrastructure. We support entrepreneurs who are ready to test, scale, and deploy their solutions in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, if you’re solving real-world urban challenges, this program is for you.

  • We focus on early-stage ventures from pre-seed to Series A. Startups should already have a product or prototype and be actively looking for pilots, strategic partners, and capital to scale. If you’re past the idea stage and eager to expand into new markets, you’ll fit right in.

  • We provide hands-on mentorship from industry leaders, introductions to corporates for pilot projects, access to investors, and tailored market entry support for the GCC. Startups also benefit from workshops, community events, and strategic visibility in the PropTech and Smart City ecosystem.

  • We combine the best of both worlds. The program starts virtually with core workshops, mentoring sessions, and community building so founders can engage globally. The final week is hosted in Dubai, where you’ll meet corporates, pitch to investors, and explore pilot opportunities in person.

  • Support doesn’t end on demo day. Alumni continue to benefit from weekly office hour deep-dives, founder huddles, and curated customer introductions to help drive growth. We also provide ongoing access to our mentor network and investor community, ensuring you have the guidance and connections to scale long after demo day.

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Ready to take the next step? Write to us today and find out in a non-binding conversation how we can achieve your goals together.