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Up to $50,000 Sharjah Industrial AI Accelerator

  • Organization: Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK)
  • Type: Competition
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: May 24, 2027
  • Funding: No Funding

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) runs this global open call for companies with working industrial AI technology. Selected companies work on validating their technology with industry partners in Sharjah and compete at a final showcase for a US$100,000 cash prize pool, with US$50,000 for first place. **What you get:** - A chance to compete for the cash prizes: US$50,000 for first place, US$30,000 for second and US$20,000 for third - Engagement with industry partners, and technology validation and potential pilot opportunities - Access to SPARK AI Hub capabilities and, where relevant, SOILAB prototyping capabilities - Connections with research and talent capabilities - Market entry and business development support - Corporate, investor and ecosystem introductions - Support to explore establishing and growing at SPARK **What you'll do:** - Apply with your company, technology and use case information - Go through technical and commercial evaluation and shortlisting - If selected, work toward technology validation and industrial and commercial opportunities - Present your solution at a final showcase and compete for the cash prizes **Key dates:** - Applications opened 6 October 2026 - Applications close 24 May 2027 **More information:** - Technology areas: predictive maintenance and asset intelligence; computer vision for quality and safety; industrial robotics and autonomous systems; digital twins, simulation and intelligent production; energy, water, waste and resource optimisation; warehouse, supply chain and industrial logistics; industrial cybersecurity and secure AI; AI supported design, engineering and workforce productivity - Selection does not guarantee a pilot, funding, procurement or a commercial contract; these depend on evaluation, due diligence, partner requirements and agreed terms

Apply for Up to $50,000 Sharjah Industrial AI Accelerator

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK)Competition

Up to $50,000 Sharjah Industrial AI Accelerator

May 24, 2027 23:59:00 GST
Opportunity type
Competition
Funding
No Funding
Location
Global
Deadline
May 24, 2027 23:59:00 GST

About this opportunity

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) runs this global open call for companies with working industrial AI technology. Selected companies work on validating their technology with industry partners in Sharjah and compete at a final showcase for a US$100,000 cash prize pool, with US$50,000 for first place.

What you get:

  • A chance to compete for the cash prizes: US$50,000 for first place, US$30,000 for second and US$20,000 for third
  • Engagement with industry partners, and technology validation and potential pilot opportunities
  • Access to SPARK AI Hub capabilities and, where relevant, SOILAB prototyping capabilities
  • Connections with research and talent capabilities
  • Market entry and business development support
  • Corporate, investor and ecosystem introductions
  • Support to explore establishing and growing at SPARK

What you'll do:

  • Apply with your company, technology and use case information
  • Go through technical and commercial evaluation and shortlisting
  • If selected, work toward technology validation and industrial and commercial opportunities
  • Present your solution at a final showcase and compete for the cash prizes

Key dates:

  • Applications opened 6 October 2026
  • Applications close 24 May 2027

More information:

  • Technology areas: predictive maintenance and asset intelligence; computer vision for quality and safety; industrial robotics and autonomous systems; digital twins, simulation and intelligent production; energy, water, waste and resource optimisation; warehouse, supply chain and industrial logistics; industrial cybersecurity and secure AI; AI supported design, engineering and workforce productivity
  • Selection does not guarantee a pilot, funding, procurement or a commercial contract; these depend on evaluation, due diligence, partner requirements and agreed terms

Who can apply

  • Open to companies from the UAE and internationally
  • A working industrial AI product, tested prototype or deployable technology; idea stage concepts are not the target
  • Evidence of customers, pilots, deployments or technical validation
  • A capable technical and commercial team
  • Able to support potential deployment in the UAE
  • You do not need to be based at SPARK to apply
  • The form asks for a company profile or pitch deck, a product or technical presentation and a demo video or link

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Good to know

  • +Prizes of US$50,000, US$30,000 and US$20,000 for the top three companies
  • +Run by Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, set up by the Government of Sharjah
  • +Open to startups, scale-ups and companies from any country, with no fee to apply

Worth checking yourself

  • !Most selected companies receive no cash; the US$100,000 is shared across three places
  • !No equity, relocation or licensing terms are published
  • !You must be able to support a possible rollout in the UAE
  • !Not for ideas: you need a working product or tested prototype with evidence it works
  • !No closing time is given; we use 23:59 UAE time on 24 May 2027

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Up to $50,000 Sharjah Industrial AI Accelerator
May 24, 2027 23:59:00 GST