Sheraa – ‘Sail’ in Arabic - inspires youth to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, and empowers them to navigate through the processes of launching a business, transforming them from job seekers to job creators in the United Arab Emirates and the wider region.
Location: United Arab Emirates, Sharjah Emirate, Sharjah
Employees: 11-50
Phone:+971 6 509 4000
Founded date: 2016
Investment Type: Accelerator
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| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 10.07.2022 | Grocart | grocart.ae | - | United Ara... |
| 07.04.2022 | Mughamer.c... | mughamer.com | - | Egypt |
| 07.04.2022 | Immersive ... | 5thwall.io | - | - |
| 07.04.2022 | Datafirst ... | datafirstservices.com | - | United Ara... |
| 07.04.2022 | Kyma | kyma-2021.webflow.io | - | - |
| 07.04.2022 | jalebi | jalebi.io | - | United Ara... |
| 07.04.2022 | Made for y... | madeforyouglobal.com | - | - |
| 07.04.2022 | Savii | besavii.com | - | - |
| 07.04.2022 | OutrealXR | outrealxr.com | - | United Ara... |
| 07.04.2022 | Lizzom | lizzom.com | - | United Ara... |
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Mentions in press and media 18
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| 07.02.2026 | UK’s Tutor House acquired by Jordan’s Alefredo EdTech in $600K deal | Alefredo EdTech, a Jordan-based education technology startup, has acquired Tutor House, a UK-based online tutoring platform, in a transaction valued at $600,000. The deal is primarily structured as shares in Alefredo Holding Company, alongs... |
| 04.11.2025 | ‘Seal the Deal 2025’ Concludes with Nine Start‑ups Securing Over US$ 1.08 Million in Investment Commitments | The second edition of the Seal the Deal 2025 initiative concluded on 23 October 2025, with nine start‑ups securing investment commitments exceeding AED 4 million (≈ US$ 1.08 million). Organised under the umbrella of the Sharjah Research, Te... |
| 30.09.2025 | From Connectivity to Catalyst: du's Support to UAE Entrepreneurs and SMEs Gregg Pearce, Head of SoHo and SME Segment at du, on how UAE-based telecom operator enables SMEs not only to keep pace with tr... | Once focused on delivering core telecommunications services, du has transformed its role into that of a strategic partner for entrepreneurs and SMEs. Today, the company is empowering them to innovate, scale, and thrive. Gregg Pearce, Head o... |
| 08.09.2025 | Follow The Leader: H.E. Najla Al Midfa H.E. Najla Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), prop... | This article is a part of the 2025 edition of Entrepreneur Middle East's annual Follow The Leader series, where the region's business leaders share strategies, sector insights, and the professional challenges they navigate on the path to su... |
| 27.08.2025 | Sharjah Launches India Startup Hub to Boost Cross-Border Innovation Sheraa partnership with Startup Middle East aims to deepen UAE–India ties. | The Emirate of Sharjah has unveiled the "India Startup Hub," a new initiative designed to foster innovation and strengthen business links between the UAE and India. The project is spearheaded by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center... |
| 24.07.2025 | Applications Open for Sharjah Startup Studio's New Cohort Applications will be accepted until September 7, 2025, with 20 startups selected to participate in the intensive support initiative. | Sheraa has announced the launch of a new edition of its Sharjah Startup Studio (S3) program, with applications now open to UAE-based startups. The four-month program offers founders access to funding opportunities, tailored mentorship, and ... |
| 09.07.2025 | Braving the Storm: How UAE-Based Bookends' Grace Karim and Somia Anwar Turned a Final Page Into a New Chapter A little over a year ago, in the aftermath of the most devastating rains the UAE has witne... | Sitting across Grace Chaoul Karim, the co-founder of UAE-based Bookends –and online and physical marketplace for used and "pre-loved" books– in a dimly lit, cosy nook of the bookstore located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, there is a sen... |
| 23.05.2025 | Empowering UAE Entrepreneurs: The Rise of EDB's Growth Fund and Digital Banking Platform | In the heart of the UAE, a financial revolution is brewing. The Emirates Development Bank (EDB) is stepping up to the plate, swinging for the fences with two groundbreaking initiatives: the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) and the EDB 360 digital... |
| 23.05.2025 | Emirates Development Bank Launches Fee-Free Digital Banking Platform to Support UAE Entrepreneurs From a single app, entrepreneurs can manage payroll, invoicing, and payments, monitor cash flow, and a... | Emirates Development Bank, the UAE government-owned financial institution, has launched EDB 360, a ee-free digital banking platform aimed at supporting the ambitions of the country's entrepreneurs as well as micro, small, and medium enterpr... |
| 15.10.2024 | How Sharjah Leads the Way in Student Entrepreneurship For Sharjah to lead the way in student entrepreneurship, it must continue to build on its existing infrastructure, expanding access to resources a... | A recent report compiled by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah (AUS) reveals promising trends for student entrepreneurship in Sharjah. The report's findings show that 40% of... |
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