Sharjah
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park: real costs, licences and review
R&D, advanced manufacturing and university-linked innovation.
FromAED 13,000
Typical, 1 visaAED 27,000
Timeline7–20 days
Our rating7.4/10
Our view
SRTIP focuses on research, prototyping and advanced manufacturing, with laboratory and fabrication facilities and links to Sharjah's university cluster. It suits deep-tech and hardware startups that need physical R&D space at a price Dubai cannot match.
Key facts
| Emirate | Sharjah |
|---|---|
| Licence from | AED 13,000 |
| Typical cost (1 visa) | AED 27,000 |
| Issuance time | 7–20 working days |
| Visa quota | Unlimited (with office) |
| Flexi-desk | Yes |
| Remote setup | Yes |
| Licence types | Professional / service, Industrial, Educational |
| Established | 2016 |
Official source: www.srtip.ae
Honestly
What works
- Lab and prototyping facilities
- Low cost for technical space
- University research links
- Remote incorporation available
What doesn't
- Young zone, thin community
- Sharjah banking friction
- Narrow technical focus
- Limited commercial activity list
Who this suits
- Deep-tech and hardware startups
- R&D operations
- Advanced manufacturing
- University spin-offs
Let's talk about your actual case
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