Sheraa, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, is inviting UAE-based startups and SMEs to apply for its Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund. This AED 5M fund provides targeted financial, operational, and ecosystem support to businesses operating in sectors critical to national resilience.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Grant / Fund
- For: UAE-based Startups and SMEs in critical sectors
- Key Benefits: Equity-free grants, Operational Support, Marketing Exposure
- Application Deadline: Applications are now open
- Location: UAE
Fund Overview
The Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund is a collaborative AED 5M initiative designed to ensure business continuity for promising startups and SMEs. It provides a combination of financial and non-financial support to help businesses sustain operations, navigate challenges, and continue building for the long term with confidence.
Key Benefits
- Equity-free Grants: Receive non-dilutive, non-repayable grant funding.
- In-kind Support: Access partner-led services and resources.
- Operational Support: Get tailored advisory, specialized programming, and access to Sheraa’s ecosystem of partners.
- Marketing Opportunities: Gain marketing exposure across Sheraa and partner platforms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups and SMEs based in the UAE.
- Businesses operating in sectors critical to national resilience (e.g., manufacturing, food security, healthcare, logistics).
- Must have at least one year of operations.
- Must demonstrate financial health over the past six months.
- Priority is given to Sheraa portfolio companies, Sharjah-licensed businesses, and national priority sectors.
How to Apply
Applications for the next cycle are now open. Interested founders can apply through the official portal.
Apply Now
About Sheraa
Sheraa (Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center) is a government-supported entity building the future of entrepreneurship in Sharjah. It delivers its programs through a collaborative model, bringing together strategic partners from the public and private sectors to empower startups and SMEs.
Learn More: Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund
