The third edition of The Deal 2026 brought six youth-led startups together with investors during the Sharjah Investment Forum 2026, creating opportunities to present their products, gather feedback and explore funding and strategic partnerships.
Held at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, the program was organised by Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), Invest in Sharjah, American University of Sharjah and the University of Sharjah.
The participating startups were Amana Vision, GroundReality, StudentVerse, Nomoy, Dailil and Hareth. They presented solutions spanning safety and security, student lifestyles, legal technology, urban planning and accessibility.
The investor panel included Ali Sajwani, managing director of Damac Properties; Jassim Abdullah Al Nowais, CEO and founder of Zarah; Jigar Sagar, founder of Triliv Holdings; and Faris Saeed, founder and chairman of SEE Holding.
Launched in 2024, The Deal has evolved into a platform connecting startups with investors and helping founders assess opportunities for financing, partnerships and growth. According to the announcement, the program builds on the results of its first two editions and reflects efforts by Sharjah’s academic and entrepreneurship institutions to move ideas from universities toward commercial ventures.
Source: Twasl News
