SRTI Park
A free zone innovation ecosystem providing infrastructure, licensing, and support services for R&D and enterprise activities, including additive manufacturing facilities through its Centre for Additive Manufacturing and Sharjah Open Innovation Laboratory (SOILAB).
- CEO / Founder
- Hussain Al Mahmoudi
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Business setup and licensing services; R&D infrastructure and laboratories; Sharjah Open Innovation Laboratory (SOILAB) for prototyping; Centre for Additive Manufacturing (3D printing hub); Accelerator programs (e.g., SRTIP Accelerator, Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator); Networking and partnership facilitation
Technological Advantage
Provides integrated ecosystem with access to over 150 academic institutions and companies, cutting-edge facilities like the Centre for Additive Manufacturing, and partnerships with global tech firms (e.g., Nokia, SAP, HP, Intel) to drive innovation in AM and other advanced technologies.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers a tax-free environment with state-of-the-art labs, co-working spaces, funding opportunities, and accelerators to reduce setup costs and time-to-market for innovators, while fostering collaboration across industry, government, and academia.
How They Differentiate
Specifically emphasizes additive manufacturing through dedicated Centre for Additive Manufacturing and SOILAB prototyping lab, unlike broader tech parks; triple helix collaboration model integrates academia deeply into the ecosystem.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Startups, enterprises, academic institutions, and research organizations focused on advanced technologies including additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing; Smart Manufacturing; Renewable Energy; Water Management; Environmental Technology; Transport and Logistics; Digitalization; Healthcare
Competitors
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO); Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) free zones; Other UAE innovation parks and free zones with AM focus
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Hosts over 150 academic institutions, companies, and startups; Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator attracted over 3,500 applications from 40+ countries.
Major Milestones
Established in 2016 by royal decree of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi; Launched Centre for Additive Manufacturing as a hub for 3D printing; Set up Sharjah Open Innovation Laboratory (SOILAB) for prototyping; Partnerships with global tech firms (e.g., Nokia, SAP, HP, Intel); SRTI Park ups investment in 3D printing to drive innovation
Notable Customers
General Electric (GE) operating within additive manufacturing unit; 3DTIV Tech providing AM services to oil, gas, and construction clients; Startups and enterprises in the SRTIP ecosystem (specific names not disclosed)