Eight UAE startups present sustainable energy solutions at Shell Startup Engine Demo Day

Eight UAE startups present sustainable energy solutions at Shell Startup Engine Demo Day

Sharjah − Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Shell UAE held the Shell Startup Engine Demo Day at Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park today, giving a platform for eight ambitious startups to pitch their innovative sustainable energy solutions to an audience of government officials and private sector investors and partners.

In partnership with StartupBootcamp, Shell Startup Engine is the local chapter of the group’s global flagship programme, designed to support early to mid-stage energy startups looking to play a role in tomorrow’s smarter, cleaner energy future.

During the event, H.E. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, said: “The UAE continues to take ambitious steps to build a low-carbon future through innovative and tech-enabled solutions that serve the energy sector and help achieve the objectives of its Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.”

He added: "In line with the directives of our wise leadership, we seek to engage all sectors in the fight against climate change. The private sector plays an active role in our decarbonization drive by reducing emissions from their operations and services.”

Mr. Ali Al Janabi, Chairman for Shell Group of Companies in the UAE and