The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is the ideal place in the UAE for global startup companies of all levels to continue their research & development activities while approaching the local and regional markets of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the wider region. 

Companies set up at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park get access to SoiLAB (Sharjah Open Innovation Lab), established workshops with advanced technology facilities for the production of prototypes, accelerator events, well-designed business support services, and the bespoke ecosystem that gives access to experts, investors and events, propelling the ideas of entrepreneurs.

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is well-known for its pro-active efforts and activities to facilitate investments by UAE-resident investors in companies working at SRTIP, in the range of several 100 million US Dollars per year. 

SRTIP provides a very decent and modern working environment with all amnesties entrepreneurs and staff may need, and of course continued access to all facilities and services, whether a company is focused on research & development or not. 

A wide range of office solutions as per customers’ needs is offered, as well as lease of plots for customers’ own buildings.

SRTIP focuses on six key areas of research for the region, giving companies in these areas excellent opportunities for local collaboration and market entry:

• Water Management

  • Purification and Desalination Technologies
  • Water recycling & Waste Water Treatment
  • Water Monitoring and Conservation
  • Artificial Rain Making Technologies
  • Aquaculture

• Renewable Energy

  • Thermal Energy Technologies
  • Waste to Energy Technologies
  • Smart Grids and Energy Storage
  • Biofuel Production Technologies

• Environmental Technology

  • Waste Containment & Remediation Technologies
  • Green Building Construction & Equipment

• Digitalization

  • Big Data
  • Internet of Things
  • Quantum Computing
  • Smart City Applications and Solutions

• Smart Manufacturing

  • Robotics & AI
  • Fast Prototyping & Digital Fabrication
  • New Building & Construction Materials
  • Production and Factory Planning
  • Contemporary Arabic Architecture

• Transport & Logistics

  • High Performance & Advanced Materials
  • Sensor Tech
  • Mobility Systems & Autonomous Vehicles
  • Marine & Air Freight Tech
  • Urban Planning Systems

The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park has been founded in 2016 as a subsidiary of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and is located within the University City of Sharjah. Sharjah Airport is is only 5-10 minutes drive away.

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, a Free Zone for Companies From All Industries and Services

SRTIP  offers business licences for over 1,500 business activities. Companies can combine up to 5 business licences from different groups, for example combining trade activities with service activities and professional services activities.

SRTIP  does also provide so-called dual licences, which means that a company is allowed to do business within the UAE mainland while operating from the free zone. 
> Please ask us for possible corporate tax implications.

The costs to set up and to run a company in SRTIP  are very business friendly, which is another plus especially for new companies and startups.

Contact us now to get more expert information about this outstanding free zone in Sharjah for Innovative Companies.