12 startups shortlisted for Access Sharjah Challenge

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has unveiled the 12 shortlisted startups for the Access Sharjah Challenge (ASC) 2025, selected from over 4,600 applications representing more than 90 countries.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

This year’s edition introduces two dedicated tracks: Future-Ready Skills, in collaboration with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, and Arabic in Early Childhood, in collaboration with the Sharjah Education Academy.

Both tracks aim to advance Arabic language learning and equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the future job market.

In the Future-Ready Skills track, the shortlisted startups are Edlytica, Evolve Careers, Certify Me, Peekapak, ProjoTech, and Skills Builder. The Arabic in Early Childhood track features Lamsa, Little Thinking Minds, Hodhud, eduTechnoz, arabe, and Jana Reading.

Collectively, these ventures represent a powerhouse of innovation, reaffirming ASC’s mission to champion startups that are reshaping the future of education and creating measurable, lasting impact. Spanning both international and regional innovators, the 12 ventures offer bold solutions ranging from personalized learning platforms and interactive digital content to advanced skills-building technologies. Their diversity reflects the spirit of ASC, bridging global talent with Sharjah’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem to co-create scalable solutions that redefine how knowledge is delivered and experienced.