This year's Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) is promoting entrepreneurship and innovation with the Startup Town area, powered by "du".
Publish dateTuesday 21 January 2025 - 11:53
According to Amac News: This zone includes more than 150 startup pods and provides a dynamic and connected space for those who seek to influence the startup ecosystem of the UAE.
One of the key features of the event is the Investors Lodge, sponsored by Multiples, which will host more than 100 investors and facilitate more than 320 sessions.
Sponsored by Multiples, the lodge provides a dedicated space for startups to network with investors, advisors and industry experts, providing opportunities for business growth and mentoring.
The Founders Stage, the region's think tank, hosts influential entrepreneurs who will discuss industry disruption, sustainability in real estate, educational technology, scaling late-stage startups and successful exit strategies.
Sarah Abdulaziz Al Nuaima, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and organizers of the festival, said Startup Town provides a platform for entrepreneurs from around the world to present their projects to a global audience.
Meanwhile, Fahad Al-Hsawi, the CEO of du said: "Supporting the Startup Town area is in line with our commitment to promote entrepreneurship in the UAE. "We aim to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and investors, highlight key trends and create conversations and partnerships that will shape our future."
The SEF x 1Tank pitch competition, one of the most popular events of the festival, gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ideas and compete for grants of AED 200,000 and investor funding of up to AED 500,000.
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 will be held on February 1 and 2 at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP).
One of the key features of the event is the Investors Lodge, sponsored by Multiples, which will host more than 100 investors and facilitate more than 320 sessions.
Sponsored by Multiples, the lodge provides a dedicated space for startups to network with investors, advisors and industry experts, providing opportunities for business growth and mentoring.
The Founders Stage, the region's think tank, hosts influential entrepreneurs who will discuss industry disruption, sustainability in real estate, educational technology, scaling late-stage startups and successful exit strategies.
Sarah Abdulaziz Al Nuaima, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and organizers of the festival, said Startup Town provides a platform for entrepreneurs from around the world to present their projects to a global audience.
Meanwhile, Fahad Al-Hsawi, the CEO of du said: "Supporting the Startup Town area is in line with our commitment to promote entrepreneurship in the UAE. "We aim to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and investors, highlight key trends and create conversations and partnerships that will shape our future."
The SEF x 1Tank pitch competition, one of the most popular events of the festival, gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ideas and compete for grants of AED 200,000 and investor funding of up to AED 500,000.
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 will be held on February 1 and 2 at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP).
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Source : news agency wam
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