S3 concludes 2024 cohort with 19 startups ready to scale globally

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship centre (Sheraa) organised the Demo Day for its flagship Sharjah Startup Studio (S3) on Monday (June 23rd) at YourSpace in Aljada, celebrating the graduation of the 2024 cohort.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The event concluded a six-month intensive programme that supported 19 high-potential startups in scaling their operations and preparing for expansion into regional and international markets.

The event was attended by Najla Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson of Sheraa, and Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa.

The programme focused on Sheraa’s four Centers of Excellence; Education Technology, Sustainability, Creative Industries, and Manufacturing, reflecting national priorities and Sharjah's long-term innovation vision. Startups benefited from a comprehensive venture-building journey that offered strategic guidance, expert mentorship, operational support, and direct access to partners and markets.

The startups in the 2024 cohort were selected from a competitive pool of more than 2,300 applications representing over 75 countries. Collectively, they have raised approximately $19.3 million in funding and generated combined revenues exceeding $21.9 million. Participants also benefited from the support of more than 30 experts across business management, marketing, and operations, in addition to complimentary workspace and business licenses.