To promote UAE -India relations, Shera and Startup Middle East Sign MoU to launch India Startup Hub in Sharjah. world News

India Startup Hub (Ish) is a dedicated platform in Sharjah that combines Indian startup with Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem for market expansion and development/ image: WAM

To deepen relations between UAE and India’s startup ecosystems, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Shera) and Startup Middle East have signed a detailed thunderbolt memorandum (MoU). The agreement lays the foundation of strategic, cross -border cooperation and includes the construction of a new India startup hub in Sharjah. This initiative is part of a large effort to run Indian entrepreneurs with running innovation, facilitating entry into the market and sharp -growing entrepreneurship ecosystems of Sharjah.

Strategic partnership to bridge startup ecosystem

The MoU was formally signed on 25 August 2025 at Shera’s headquarters in Sharjah. Sara Abduliazes al -Numi, CEO of Cyra, the signator, and the startup were CEO Sibi Sudhakaran, CEO of the Middle East. In the signature, CEO of Kerala Startup Mission Anoop Ambika participated with various officials and representatives of Indian startup companies. The agreement underlines a collaborative roadmap to enhance bilateral startup relations, and is mainly the launch of the Sharjah Center of India Startup Hub (Ish), which is a dedicated platform designed to give Indian entrepreneurs direct access to Sharjah’s innovation resources and opportunities. The center will serve as a bridge connecting Indian startups with an entrepreneurial infrastructure of Sharjah, including its five free zones, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and IBPC Sharjah. The hub is described as a catalyst to enable market expansion and innovation -leading development in both countries.Startup Middle East CEO Sibi Sudhakaran described the new hub as a landmark initiative “permanently inspired by expo 2020 Dubai, designed to showcase the dynamics of the Indian Startup Ecosystem by opening the doors of global opportunities.” He said that Shera’s leadership is important in taking action on this vision: “This hub will serve as a powerful catalyst, connects Indian innovators to Sharjah’s rich entrepreneurship landscape.,

Note the field and ecosystem integration

The partnership supports Shera’s ongoing mission to integrate with global innovation ecosystem. It will strengthen its major programs including:

These initiatives are designed to provide startups with end-to-end support, from funding access and regulatory assistance to strategic mentarships and product-market fit development. Additionally, cooperation will expand the events of the major Indian startup ecosystem such as:

These integrations are expected to create new avenues for Indian startups to detect the Middle East market, and to tap in India’s vast innovation landscape for the UAE-based undertakings.Commenting on the widespread importance of this border effort, Shera CEO Sara Abdulziz Al Numimi said: “The cooperation lies to build a global startup ecosystem at the center of Shera’s mission. This agreement with the Startup Middle East brings Indian founders closer to the entrepreneurial community of Sharjah and creates new opportunities for our startups to expand into one of the most dynamic markets in the world. “He said that the partnership” is laying the foundation for a vibrant ecosystem of innovation between the UAE and India, a one that will unlock the growth, influence and shared prosperity.,This initiative taps strategically from India in current regional expertise. Anoop Ambika, CEO of Kerala Startup Mission, highlighted Diaspora Advantage: “About 40% of oil and gas, shipping, logistics and tourism with India startup hub Sharjah Center, which has been developed by the Middle East, makes a powerful bridge for Keral Startup Mission.,

About the sutters

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Shera) Established in 2016, Shera is a government-supported unit that has been tasked to develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Sharjah. Based on the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, Shera operates two additional hubs within the American University of Sharjah and Sharjah University. Shera’s initiative increases the journey of full entrepreneurship, including incubation, scaling and community buildings. Notable achievements include:

Shera also runs the centers of excellence for startups in areas such as cultural and creative industries, advanced manufacturing, clintech and sustainable technologies and Edtec. These centers provide access to corporate partnership, regulatory assistance, technical resources and money opportunities. Since 2017, the annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival hosted by Shera has welcomed more than 30,000 attendees, who position Sharjah as a vibrant destination for entrepreneurs, changemakers and investors.Startup Middle East Established in 2022 and headquarters in Dubai, startup is a platform dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship in the Middle East region. Managed by Achieverati, provides the platform:

Startup serves as a launchpad for startups to expand the Middle East GCC and wide MNA region, providing structured access to business resources, capital and partnership networks.