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Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA)

SAIA is an accelerator initiative by
Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP).

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Why Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA)?

Join the 5th Edition Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA) program and gain access to a network of resources, industry experts and potential clients.

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Focus Areas

Calling on technology-based or technology-enabled profitable companies.

Sustainability Cohort

Sustainability Cohort

Waste Management
- Waste Collection and Processing
- Circular Economy Solutions
- Data Analytics and Al
- Waste-to-Energy
- Waste Reduction and Education.

Precision Agriculture
- Irrigation and Automation
- Sensors and Data Platforms
- Biotechnology and Crop Optimization
- Al and Predictive Analytics
- Blockchain and Traceability.

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Healthcare Cohort

Healthcare Cohort

Healthcare Technology
- Medical Devices & Wearables
- Wearable Technology Companies
- Healthcare IT and Software Companies
- Remote Patient Monitoring Providers
- Biotechnology Companies
- Health and Wellness Platforms
- Regulatory and Compliance Consultancies
- Contract Manufacturers.

 

Hospital Automation
- Diagnostic Devices
- Therapeutic Devices
- Personal Health Wearables
- Medical VR and AR
- Telehealth and Remote Monitoring
- Hospital Management Software
- Medical Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Hospital Connectivity and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

Insure Tech
- Digital Health Insurance Platforms
- Wearable-based Insurance Models
- Al-powered Risk Assessment and Underwriting
- Telehealth Integration and Claims Management
- Blockchain-based Healthcare Data Security.

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Sustainability Cohort Timeline

Sustainability Cohort Timeline

1

22 Feb – 01 May
Application and Recruitment
International and regional startup call and scouting in the entrepreneur ecosystem.

2

07 May – 08 May
Selection Interviews
Selection of the participating startups for the Acceleration Program.

3

15 May
Finalists Announcement
Announcement of the finalist selected to go through the Acceleration Program.

4

20 May - 30 May
Acceleration
2-weeks acceleration program on SRTIP Campus

5

30 May
Demo & Investor Day
Startups pitch presentations to investors and results of the Program.

Healthcare Cohort Timeline

Healthcare Cohort Timeline

1

22 Feb – 02 Sept
Application and Recruitment
International and regional startup call and scouting in the entrepreneur ecosystem.

2

10 Sept – 12 Sept
Selection Interviews
Selection of the participating startups for the Acceleration Program.

3

18 Sept
Finalists Announcement
Announcement of the scale-ups selected to go through the Acceleration Program.

4

23 Sept - 03 Oct
Acceleration
2-weeks acceleration program on SRTIP Campus

5

03 Oct
Demo & Investor Day
Startups pitch presentations to investors and results of the Program.

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Eligibility Criteria

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Proven revenue track record

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Already profitable and looking for new market opportunities

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Be innovative in nature and provide value-added solutions

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Have potential for scalability and a vision to grow companies

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Technology-based or technology-enabled profitable companies

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Business dedicated to solving a compelling problem using innovative technology within the focus areas

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Must attend the 2 week acceleration program in-person at SRTIP

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The SAIA 2024 Programs

Scaleup focused accelerator programs for growth stage tech ventures:

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Free entry into the accelerator program

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Up to 10 startups to be selected for the program

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Discounted coworking or office space

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Connections with a potential clients, marketing support

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Demo launch/presentation

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Access to SRTIP local events and networking

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Advisory & Mentorship from market leaders, 200+ ecosystem partners

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Access to the region's largest additive manufacturing & Fast prototyping hub

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1/1 matchmaking meetings with corporates and government

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Connection with relevant universities where possible

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Matchmaking to Business Angel networks

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FAQ

How many startups per cohort?

Up to 10 startups to be selected for the program

Which sectors are eligible to apply for the accelerator?

- Waste Management;

- Precision Agriculture;

- Healthcare Technology;

-Hospital Automation;

- Insure Tech.

Is there any practical training within the accelerator?

All finalists will have industry experts work with them from piloting, market access support as well as advisory & mentorship from market leaders. 200+ ecosystem partners

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Last Editions

2022

+1625

Startups from 45 different
countries applied

 

49

Countries

 

35

Startups invited to the Selection
Days

 

6

Focus Areas

 

7

Finalists






SAIA 2022

2023

+4200

Startups from 79 different
countries applied

 

75

Countries

 

35

Startups invited to the Selection
Days

 

6

Focus Areas

 

2

Awards

 

10

Finalist Startups

SAIA 2023

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SAIA 2023 WINNING STARTUP

Solumar, a female-led startup, stands out as the winning team in the 4th Edition SAIA Accelerator program. Recognized for developing cost-efficient technologies to combat emissions and air pollutants, Solumar exemplifies the program's commitment to environmental sustainability. The recent feature on CNN International further highlights the innovative technologies that have earned Solumar this prestigious recognition.

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Our mission is to continuously support UAE to quickly and cost efficiently become the first MENA nation to reach its Net-Zero objectives. Thanks to our successful participation in Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator, we are one step closer to achieving this mission.

- Rennie Popcheva, CEO - Solumar.

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