The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched its Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund for fast-tracked financial, operational, and marketing support for Sharjah-based startups and SMEs, enabling founders to navigate current market dynamics with resilience and sustain their operations with confidence. The Fund supports businesses in key sectors, including manufacturing, food security, and healthcare, which play an important role in maintaining economic stability.
The Fund is aligned with the UAE’s “Proud of UAE” campaign, contributing to broader efforts to support business continuity and economic stability.
Applications are now open, with a fast-tracked evaluation process designed to speed up funding decisions and ensure timely access to support. The Fund offers equity-free, non-repayable grants, alongside a support programme and market visibility opportunities. Sheraa aims to mobilise up to AED 5 million with the support of its strategic partners across government and private sector entities.
The Fund is designed to support established businesses facing current challenges, helping them maintain operations and move forward with confidence. Startups and SMEs can apply via https://sheraa.ae/erf
The initiative is delivered through a collaborative model, bringing together strategic partners to support Sharjah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a shared commitment to its continued growth. The Fund focuses on supporting viable businesses that contribute to long-term economic resilience and stability. The fund is supported by Beeah Group, CE- Ventures, National Paints, Al Midfa Investments Group, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Careem, RAK BANK, Floward, Alaan, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority, Sharjah Majid Al Futtaim, Emirates Petroleum Company P.J.S.C, Publicis Groupe, Entrepreneur Middle East, and Inc. Arabia, Paymob.
Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sheraa: “Sharjah’s vision, aligned with the broader direction of the UAE, is rooted in building a resilient, future-ready economy driven by innovation and entrepreneurship. Achieving this requires more than long-term ambition; it calls for systems that respond with clarity and purpose, particularly in moments that test continuity and adaptability. At Sheraa, we see our role as ensuring that founders are equipped to navigate change without losing momentum, and to continue building ventures that create lasting economic value. The Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund reflects this commitment, providing timely support that enables businesses to remain operational, make informed decisions, and contribute to an ecosystem designed to sustain progress and evolve with confidence.”
