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Sharjah Advanced Industrial AI Accelerator – Global Open Call

SPARK (Sharjah)

A SPARK programme connecting high-potential Industrial AI companies with industry partners, technical capabilities and Sharjah's innovation ecosystem to support validation, commercialisation and growth.

Award
Cash prize pool US$100,000: 1st US$50,000, 2nd US$30,000, 3rd US$20,000
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Sharjah, UAE
Deadline
24 May

About the programme

The accelerator helps companies with deployable Industrial AI technologies validate their solutions, reach markets and explore growth in Sharjah. Support includes industry engagement, technology validation and possible pilots, access to SPARK AI Hub and SOILAB prototyping where relevant, research and talent connections, market-entry help, and investor introductions. Applicants compete for a cash prize pool at a final showcase. Selection does not guarantee a pilot, funding or contract.

Eligibility

  • Have a working Industrial AI product, tested prototype or deployable technology
  • Company type: startup, scale-up, SME, specialised technology provider or corporate innovation team
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What they look for

  • Have evidence of customers, pilots, deployments or technical validation
  • Have a capable technical and commercial team
  • Can support potential deployment in the UAE
  • Have credible commercial and regional growth potential
  • Interest in exploring opportunities in Sharjah and potential future presence at SPARK

What you will need

  • Company, technology and use-case information submission

How to apply

  1. Apply with company, technology and use-case information
  2. Technical and commercial evaluation and shortlisting
  3. Selection into the programme
  4. Programme and technology validation
  5. Final showcase and cash prize competition

Applications are submitted on SPARK (Sharjah)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Last checked
13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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