Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the two winners of its Access Sharjah Challenge 2025, which focused on the education sector. After a highly competitive process with over 4,700 applications from more than 90 countries, EvolveCareers and arabee were selected from a shortlist of 12 global finalists.
Future Skills Gap Winner
The first track, “Future Skills Gap,” held in partnership with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, was won by EvolveCareers. The UK-based venture empowers students with real-world skills and career clarity through employer-led simulations, courses, and workshops, preparing them for future job opportunities.
Arabic in Early Childhood Winner
The second track, “Arabic in Early Childhood,” run in partnership with the Sharjah Education Academy, was awarded to arabee. The UAE-based platform provides an interactive Arabic learning solution for kids, combining songs, games, and videos for fun and effective learning at home or in school.
Piloting in Sharjah’s Ecosystem
As winners, both EvolveCareers and arabee will now pilot their solutions within Sharjah’s education ecosystem. This will allow them to test and demonstrate their real-life impact in local classrooms and communities.
About Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is a government-supported entity in Sharjah, UAE, dedicated to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem. It supports entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and platforms like the Access Sharjah Challenge to help them launch and scale their ventures.
Source: Sheraa
