DARYA INCUBATION AND ACCELERATION PROGRAM
DARYA is an incubation and acceleration program Implemented by Moore Afghanistan. Darya offers entrepreneurs that own MSMEs and Startups free guidance, training, and resources access and supports all ventures to materialize a business idea by obtaining financing, visibility, and investor offers.
DARYA takes the intrapreneurs with new business ideas into standard business actualization processes, from analyzing the market to developing a business plan or obtaining investors, partners, and financing. In order to transform their business ideas into solid projects that rely on the ecosystem and operate successfully.
Our Partners
DARYA Suite of Services
Training
Foundational knowledge of business startup, management, & growth
Coaching & Mentorship
One-on-one coaching support from day one; facilitation of mentorship by established business people
Infrastructure
Co-working space internet, virtual co-working, resources portal, etc
Technical Support Services
Photography, videography, HR support, tax advisory, bookkeeping, etc
Access to Market
Rigorous support services to increase access to domestic & int’l markets
Access to Finance
Facilitation of access to debt, equity, and grant funding
Selection Criteria
Age
No restrictions
Time in Business
At least 6 months
Business Model
For-profit, revenue generating model
Social Impact
Have current or future potential for positive social impact
Location
Mainly Kabul-based with some participation from non-Kabul provinces.
Sector
Darya is sector agnostic. Participants can come from any sector.
Business Owner/Management Qualifications
Committed and capable to execute the business growth plan
Growth potential and scalability
Highly scalable and adaptable with potential for growth
Employment
Currently or potentially employing a large number of Afghans especially women and youth
Product or service
Innovative, contextually relevant solution to a clearly defined problem statement
Meet DARYA’s Team
Sanzar Kakar
CEO
Murtaza Edries Amiryar
Team leader
M. Nazir Kohistani
Senior Business Coach
Freshta Najafizada
Business Coach
Mujtaba Edries
Project Officer
Waris Faizi
Research Assistant
Abdul Ghayoor Bawary
Business CoachTrina Ahmadi
Head of Women DivisionKhaleda Masoomi
Business Associate
Darya Applicant Journey
Inspiration
Entrepreneurs are inspired by an idea or a problem they want to solve.
Enrollment with Darya
Entrepreneurs apply and are selected to join Darya
Validation and Preparation
Entrepreneurs are inspired by an idea or a problem they want to solve.
Launch with Darya's Support
Equipped with a validated business plan & resources from Darya, entrepreneurs launch their venture with confidence.
Growth Acceleration
Darya continues to play a crucial role in accelerating the growth of the business, providing ongoing coaching and mentorship
Overcoming Challenges with Darya's Guidance
Entrepreneurs face various challenges, but with Darya’s guidance, they navigate through them effectively.
Access to Finance
Darya helps entrepreneurs access finance options, such as grants, loans, and connections to investors, enabling sustainable growth.
Expansion on Market Access
With Darya’s assistance, successful entrepreneurs expand their business reach, tapping into domestic and international markets.
Impact and Legacy
Entrepreneurs create a positive impact on society, leaving a lasting legacy aligned with Darya’s mission of fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable growth.
Be like one of our Established Businesses
Testimonials
Darya provides an excellent opportunity for startups and established businesses by addressing technical issues that hinder progress and creating a conducive environment for growth. Our aspiration from Darya is to learn from the experiences of other entrepreneurs and active businesses in the market, enabling us to offer standardized and competitive products and services.
Mujibullrahman Poya
Our involvement in the Darya project, with the opportunities and insights it has provided, has been incredibly beneficial. It has had a positive impact on managing and developing our business. Leveraging these opportunities and enhancing our business knowledge through the Darya project have proven to be very valuable in the daily operations and expansion of our company.
Mohammad Naseri
Darya is an excellent opportunity for startups and already established businesses, as it addresses technical issues hindering their progress, it provides a good platform for the growth and expansion products and services. Our desire from Darya is to help us learn from the experiences of other entrepreneurs and traders active in the market so that we can offer standardized and competitive products and services compared to similar products in the market.
Ahmad Walid Saedi
FAQs
Darya does not provide any direct funding to businesses, However, Darya, facilitates grants, loans, and investments to your businesses.
Please see the selection criteria
Darya is mainly designed for businesses located in Kabul, and virtually for provinces other than Kabul.
Darya and its services are completely free of any charges.
Please see the team section on our website.
Darya’s first cohort will start at the end of February 2024 and we enroll businesses and startups on a rolling basis.