A new partnership between Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) is poised to take Sharjah’s ecosystem offerings to the next level. The entities have signed a MoU, which paves the way for a series of strategic moves they will be jointly making to accelerate UAE’s post-Covid recovery.
As part of the understanding, Sheraa will join Invest in Sharjah’s local and international delegations to promote and attract tech startups to the thriving startup ecosystem in Sharjah. Invest in Sharjah will also offer Sheraa startups discounted Sharjah Investors Services Centre (Saeed) services and Entrepreneur Card benefits.
Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa, said “We are proud to officially welcome Invest in Sharjah as a Strategic Partner. Together, we will advance our shared vision of supporting the growth of innovative startups as well as establishing Sharjah as a leader on the global entrepreneurship stage.”
She continued “This partnership builds on our series of initiatives and achievements over the last 5 years, graduating over a hundred startups in the UAE and the region, as well strengthening and elevating UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to new heights. With Invest in Sharjah, we will provide our local and regional startups with a strong and promising investors network, as well as pave the way for startups to leverage the benefits of the Sharjah Investors Services Centre (Saeed), which specialises in providing comprehensive and integrated services to businesses and startups.”
Speaking about Invest in Sharjah’s role in supporting startups, the entity’s CEO, Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, said “As an entity committed to driving Sharjah’s position as the preferred investment destination in MENA, Invest in Sharjah is proud to partner with Sheraa, who has been successfully developing a blueprint for nurturing successful startups in the region, paving the way for new promising investment opportunities for entrepreneurs in Sharjah.”
He added “Our Strategic Partnership with Sheraa further reinforces Sharjah’s commitment to promoting fruitful partnerships that set the foundation for high-impact ventures and contribute to the growth of our economy. This collaboration will serve the best interests of entrepreneurs and foster an ecosystem that encourages their growth.”
