The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has showcased a lineup of startups at VivaTech 2025, the largest startup and technology event in Europe, held in Paris.
These startups focus on sustainability, manufacturing, EdTech, and the creative economy, highlighting Sheraa’s founder-center model and its commitment to developing a resilient, globally connected ecosystem anchored in Sharjah.
VivaTech 2025 gathered 165,000 attendees, including 13,500 startups, 3,500 exhibitors and 3,200 investors. The event also unveiled the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025, a comprehensive study of startup ecosystems worldwide published by Startup Genome in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network.
Despite the strong regional competition, Sharjah maintained its #7 spot in MENA, highlighting the emirate’s resilience and strategic clarity. This achievement stems from Sheraa’s founder-first approach, which remains dedicated to delivering practical and lasting outcomes, strengthening Sharjah’s position on the global innovation map.
Najla Al Midfa Vice Chairperson – Sheraa
“Maintaining Sharjah’s position in the GSER rankings reflects the strength of an ecosystem built on clear vision, strategic alignment, and an unwavering drive to empower founders. At Sheraa, we believe in building an ecosystem where every founder feels supported, not just at the start but throughout their entire journey. By aligning government, academia, the private sector, and capital, we create purposeful pathways that fuel progress. True impact comes from steady, thoughtful investment in people and ideas, and from nurturing a culture where innovation can take root and grow.”
Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa, commented that, “Sheraa’s participation at VivaTech is a strategic step in connecting Sharjah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with global innovation networks. As one of the world’s leading tech events, VivaTech provides a unique platform to spotlight the UAE-based startups we support and open new pathways for cross-border collaboration. We are showcasing a model rooted in market insight, founder needs, and long-term value creation. By focusing on high-impact sectors such as EdTech, sustainability, manufacturing, and creative industries, we continue to drive economic diversification and sustainable development. This participation reflects the UAE’s national vision to embed entrepreneurship and innovation into every stage of growth, and at Sheraa, we are proud to contribute by enabling founders to scale purposeful ventures that create real-world impact.”
Aligning with Sheraa’s four strategic Centers of Excellence: Sustainability, EdTech, Manufacturing, and Creative Industries, these ventures embody Sheraa’s founder-first ethos and global ambition. These startups are connecting with global investors, partners, and innovators to broaden their reach and reinforce the UAE’s entrepreneurship sector.
During VivaTech 2025, the UAE delegation took part in several enriching activities, aimed at promoting cross-border collaboration while driving entrepreneurial growth.
