Sharjah ranks among top Mena startup ecosystem

Sharjah has been recognised as a high-growth entrepreneurial ecosystem by the 2021 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER). The emirate was ranked seventh of the Top 10 Mena startup ecosystems in the ‘performance’ category.

The report was published by Startup Genome, a global policy advisory and research organisation. It illustrates the high-growth potential of the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and Sharjah’s leading role in the startup space.

Sharjah is also among top 10 Mena Ecosystem in ‘talent and experience’ based on the ability to identify and retain talent in the ecosystem.

Top-tier talent

“Government support through business-friendly policies, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and availability of top-tier talent have elevated Sharjah’s position on the startup world map,” said Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa.

Furthermore, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center – Sheraa, has launched the Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), a government-backed startup studio, to support early-stage impact entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and logistical assistance to set up businesses in the emirate.