Sharjah's Sheraa Celebrates New Cohort of Graduates at 'Final Showcase Day'
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) recently hosted its "Final Showcase Day" at the Aljada district, celebrating the graduation of the 2024 cohort from its intensive Sharjah Startup Studio program. The event provided a platform for nine promising startups to present their business models to a curated audience of investors and industry experts.
By the Numbers
9 startups: Graduated from the latest cohort after a six-month development program.
2,300+ applications: Received for the program from over 75 countries.
$21M+: Total revenue generated to date by all startups supported by the program.
$19M+: Total investment and funding raised to date by the program's startups.
A Launchpad for Early-Stage Ventures
The Sharjah Startup Studio is a core component of Sheraa's mission to empower entrepreneurs in their earliest stages. According to Hessa Ahmed, Programs Specialist at Sheraa, the program focuses on helping founders develop their business models and validate their products to prepare them for the expansion phase. It is built on three key pillars: Expansion, Securing, and Support, creating an integrated environment that combines innovation with practical application.
Showcasing Innovation Across Key Sectors
The graduating cohort reflects the diversity of Sharjah's growing economy, with the nine startups representing four vital sectors:
Technology
Education
Creative Industries
Sustainability
During the Final Showcase Day, the founders of these ventures presented the progress they made during the six-month program, demonstrating their potential for growth and sustainability.
About Sheraa (Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center)
Sheraa is a leading government-supported entity dedicated to building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sharjah. It provides a platform for aspiring and established founders to launch and grow their ventures by offering a range of programs, mentorship, seed funding, and access to a supportive community.
Looking Ahead: Strengthening Sharjah's Global Position
The success of the Sharjah Startup Studio, highlighted by the high volume of international applications and the significant revenue and funding milestones achieved by its startups, underscores Sharjah's growing status as a global hub for entrepreneurship. Hessa Ahmed described the Final Showcase Day as a "pivotal station" in the startups' journeys, reflecting Sheraa's commitment to transforming innovative ideas into real, scalable businesses.
Source: Sharjah24