Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) is Sharjah's free zone for research, technology and innovation-driven businesses, established in 2016 next to the University City of Sharjah. It gives companies access to shared laboratories, R&D facilities and a network of over 200 academic and industry partners, making it a strong fit for startups and SMEs in healthcare, energy, environment and technology rather than general trading.
Research and Innovation Ecosystem: On-site laboratories, R&D facilities and access to University City's talent pool and 200+ partner institutions.
Dual Licensing: SRTIP's dual-licence option allows companies to also operate on the UAE mainland.
100% Foreign Ownership: Full ownership with unrestricted repatriation of capital and profits.
Broad Licence Range: Trading, industrial, service and general trading licences across roughly 1,500 permitted activities, with priority given to technology and innovation-focused businesses.
Cost-Effective Setup: Packages typically range from around AED 9,000 to AED 25,000 depending on activity, office and visa requirements.
Ampsy Consultancy manages the full SRTIP company formation process, from trade name reservation and licence selection to document preparation and bank account coordination.
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Find answers to common questions about this service.
No. SRTIP registration can typically be completed remotely once your application and documents are submitted; a licensing team reviews and processes it centrally.
You'll need shareholder passport copies, proposed trade names, a description of your activity and, for lab-based or R&D projects, a short outline of your research or development plans.
SRTIP licenses trading, industrial (manufacturing, assembly), service and general trading activities, with particular focus on healthcare, energy, environment and technology-driven businesses.
It depends on your activity. Shared workspaces are available at affordable rates for most licences, while lab-based or R&D-heavy projects can access dedicated laboratory and research space.