DESERT ALLIANCE NEW ERA ACCELERATOR LTD, also known as DANA, is a pioneering innovation and investment platform focused on sustainable solutions in the desert and arid lands. Based in the United Arab Emirates, DANA supports startups and SMEs that address critical challenges in agriculture, water, and energy. The organization provides a range of services including funding, mentorship, and market access to help scale innovative technologies and business models that contribute to environmental sustainability and economic development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.