Sheraa’s ‘Access Sharjah Challenge’ spotlights 10 breakthrough start-ups

Sheraa’s ‘Access Sharjah Challenge’ spotlights 10 breakthrough start-ups

Successful start-ups to receive exclusive commercial deals valued at Dh250,000

The Access Sharjah Challenge' has received entries from 22 countries from around the globe. — Supplied photo

Published: Wed 14 Jun 2023, 5:55 PM

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has announced the top 10 start-ups for their fifth edition of the ‘Access Sharjah Challenge’ (ASC), which aims to identify and support innovative start-ups that are addressing pressing environmental issues, in line with the UAE naming 2023 “The Year of Sustainability”.

After receiving entries from 22 countries from around the globe, a thorough shortlisting process has revealed an impressive array of frontrunning start-ups to establish their businesses within Sharjah. The companies representing eight different nations — namely, Germany, Spain, US, Hungary, Poland, Isle of Man, India and the UAE — have already raised $25.4 million collectively, and showcase a diverse selection of visionary solutions they aim to bring to Sharjah.

ASC 2023, endorsed by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and in partnership with Beeah Group and Sharjah Sustainable City, comprises two focus areas, “Transforming Waste Management’’ and “Achieving Net Zero” respectively, and aims to identify feasible solutions for urban environmental challenges.

The winning start-ups from each partner challenge will be announced on June20 at