Overview
Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) is a distinguished institution situated in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2016, SRTIP is dedicated to fostering research, technology, and innovation across diverse fields such as healthcare, energy, environment, and technology. The institution strives to establish a collaborative platform, bringing together academic institutions, businesses, and government agencies to synergize efforts in advancing innovation and entrepreneurship.
SRTIP offers a comprehensive array of facilities and services to its members, encompassing state-of-the-art laboratories, research and development facilities, specialized training programs, and funding opportunities. The institution’s overarching goal is to catalyze the creation of a knowledge-based economy in the region by actively promoting research, innovation and entrepreneurship. SRTIP is unwaveringly committed to supporting the UAE’s vision of emerging as a global leader in science and technology.
His Highness established The University City & SRTIP Park with the goal of transforming Sharjah into an innovation hub, and for the past 30 years, the emirate has made significant investments in higher education:
$1.5 Billion annual investment in education
18 colleges & institutions
47,000 students
2000 Ph.D. Holders
100 nationalities
University City - a test bed for pilot projects
Benefits of setting up a business in (SRTIP)
100% foreign ownership
0% corporate and personal income taxes
0% import and export tariffs
Fostering academia-industry partnerships
Critical mass of sector knowledge and talent
Open Gate Free Zone Access Freedom to repatriate capital and profits
Access to researchers & students from University City Access to local,
regional, and international markets
Areas of focus
The park focuses on six research fields that are essential to Sharjah, the UAE, and the region and are crucial to the development of Sharjah’s knowledge economy.
Renewable Energy
- Solar thermal energy technologies
- Waste to energy technologies
- Smart grids and energy storage
- Biofuel production technologies
Digitalization Solutions
- Big data
- Internet of Things (IOT)
- Quantum computing
- Smart city applications and solutions
Environmental Technology
- Waste containment and remediation technologies
Production Design & Architecture
- Contemporary Arabic architecture
- Production and factory planning
- Building and construction materials
- Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Rapid prototyping and digital fabrication
Water Management
- Purification and desalination technologies
- Water recycling and waste water treatment
- Water monitoring and conservation
- Artificial rain making technologies
- Aquaculture
Transport and logistics
- High performance and advanced materials
- Sensor technologies
- Urban planning systems
- Mobility systems and autonomous vehicles
- Marine and air freight technologies