The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has been instrumental in creating a seamless journey for entrepreneurs in Sharjah, building a holistic ecosystem for founders that guides them from the idea stage through to building their prototypes and taking them to market. Sheraa has incubated the growth of over 180 ventures that have generated $248MM+ in revenue, raised $171MM+ in investments, and created 1,900+ jobs.
The next step is closer than you think!
Apply: Submit your application through our website. This is your first step towards your application.
Internal Assessment: The Sheraa team reviews each application, responding to all applicants. Those whose applications don’t align with the program’s criteria will be offered an alternative pathway.
Screening Call: Founders who meet the review are invited to a 20-minute screening call. During this call, showcase the product through a live demo and prepare to answer any questions about the startup.
Deep-dive Call: Selected startups advance to a deep-dive session focusing on four key areas:
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Solution
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Business Model
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Legal
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Financial
Acceptance & Onboarding: After evaluations, startups demonstrating exceptional potential receive acceptance and are onboarded.
