InvestorLeading food distributor in the UAE
The startup scene in United Arab Emirates
Where startups get built in Sharjah, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Sharjah ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #762 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
10 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Sharjah
Investors 8
Investor
InvestorAdvancing national progress through strategic investment.
InvestorEmpowering AI B2B startups across MENA and beyond.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all investors
Venture studios 2
Venture studioInventing and building game-changing ventures.
Venture studioEmpowering founders to build investable startups.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Sharjah
University
UniversityPick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Sharjah
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Sharjah
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Sharjah
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Sharjah
How does Sharjah rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #762 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Sharjah?
8 investors based in Sharjah have a profile here, including LIFCO Group, The Private Office Of Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and 1MORETHING VENTURES. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Sharjah?
Yes. Sharjah has 2 venture studios on record, including GrowValley.
Which universities are in Sharjah?
2 universities have a profile: American University of Sharjah and University of Sharjah.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Sharjah
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