2016It started
It Started with a Vision.
A vision to unlock Sharjah's entrepreneurial potential and create a place where ambitious ideas could become thriving businesses. And so, Sheraa was born.
About Sheraa · Our story
Built to sail, since 2016.
A decade of empowering entrepreneurs, building connections, and creating opportunities. Scroll to see how it was built, one stage at a time.
FoundationsRooted in Sharjah
Building the Foundations
Rooted in Sharjah, we began connecting entrepreneurs with the guidance, mentorship, and community to take their first steps. Because building a business takes more than an idea. It takes an ecosystem that believes in its potential.
GrowthPrograms & partners
Growing Together
As our founders grew, so did their ambitions. We strengthened our programs, expanded our partnerships, and opened new pathways to customers, investors, and markets.
EvolveEvery stage
Evolving with Every Journey
A decade of working alongside entrepreneurs taught us that no two journeys are the same, and the support they receive shouldn't be either. We evolved to provide more connected, practical support for every stage of business growth.
2026A decade
A Decade and Beyond
Our journey continues with the same belief that started it all: when entrepreneurs thrive, Sharjah grows with them. Sheraa. Where entrepreneurs live, build and grow.
01 · Destination Sharjah
Rooted in Sharjah. Built for global ambition.
Sharjah brings together entrepreneurial talent, industry, academia, government, and a growing network of partners to create an environment where businesses can establish, innovate, and grow.
At Sheraa, we connect founders with this ecosystem, opening pathways to expertise, strategic partnerships, customers, and markets beyond the Emirate.
Our ambition is to strengthen Sharjah as a destination where entrepreneurs choose to live, build, and grow, while creating lasting economic value.
GovernmentPilots & policy
Routes into Sharjah's public sector, from proof-of-concept contracts to market access.
CorporateCustomers & partners
Corporate partners who open procurement, distribution and co-development.
CapitalInvestors
Angels, funds and Deal Dock, connecting founders with the right capital at the right time.
AcademiaTalent & research
University links that bring student founders and graduates into the ecosystem. And more.
02 · Purpose
Vision & mission.
Our vision
To establish Sharjah as a leading entrepreneurship ecosystem where ventures live, build and grow, creating lasting economic impact for the Emirate.
Our mission
To position Sharjah as a destination for entrepreneurs, providing end-to-end support to establish, scale, and succeed.
03 · Our values
How we show up for founders.
Founders First
We promise to be the first believer, to be inclusive, to put founders first, to be in it for the long haul, and to go above and beyond.
Boldly Ambitious
We are ambitious, action-oriented problem solvers, performance-focused leaders, and thought leaders in our fields.
Collaborative and Agile
We embrace change, turn obstacles into opportunities, communicate openly, and adapt quickly to ensure collective success.
04 · Our impact
A decade of progress. A lasting impact on Sharjah.
Our impact goes beyond the ventures we support. It is reflected in the businesses built, jobs created, and economic value generated through entrepreneurship.
Ventures
677
Ventures supported
Revenue
AED2.02B
Revenue generated by supported ventures
Jobs
6,445
Jobs created
Survival
88%
Startup survival rate
2016 — 2026 · 10th edition
10 Years of Impact.
A decade of empowering founders, enabling ideas, and building an entrepreneurial ecosystem from Sharjah to the world.
