Sheraa showcases Sharjah’s industrial innovation at UAE forum

Sharjah 24: Her Excellency Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, Vice President of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), revealed that the center is participating in the fourth edition of the "Make in the UAE" Forum, running from May 19 to 22 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The forum aims to enhance the UAE's innovative industrial ecosystem and highlight Sharjah's role in empowering industrial entrepreneurs, in line with the National Industrial Strategy "Project 300 Billion."

Creating an enabling environment for startups

Her Excellency Najla Ahmed Al Midfa explained that the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre is participating in the forum as part of its ongoing efforts to create a stimulating environment for industrial startups. Sheraa focuses on enabling these startups to expand both locally and internationally by connecting them with investors and supportive government institutions.

Showcasing Sheraa’s programmes and services

In exclusive statements to Sharjah 24, Al Midfa noted that the Sheraa pavilion at the forum showcases a wide range of the center’s programs. These include incubators and accelerators focused on value-added industrial sectors, along with financing solutions that help entrepreneurs move from the ideation phase to actual manufacturing.

Supporting national industrial goals

Al Midfa emphasised that Sheraa’s presence at the event aligns with the goals of the "300 Billion Project," which seeks to boost the industrial sector’s contribution to the UAE’s GDP. She highlighted Sheraa’s strategic partnerships with Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park and Sharjah Industrial Zones, which allow startups to test prototypes and access advanced infrastructure.

Invitation to visit the Sheraa pavilion

Al Midfa extended an open invitation to entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals interested in innovative manufacturing to visit the Sheraa pavilion. She encouraged them to explore the center’s financing and training offerings, as well as its fully equipped spaces. She reaffirmed Sharjah’s commitment to supporting a new generation of innovation-led national industries.