Free Zone · Sharjah

SRTIP Free Zone — Where Research Meets Business

The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park licenses tech, R&D and innovation-driven companies — with lab access, university links and startup-friendly pricing.

★★★★★4.9 on Google · 500+ companies · 60+ countries · Est. 2022
Why Choose This

Why Tech Founders Pick SRTIP

Built for innovation

Licence categories cover software, AI, biotech, energy tech and R&D activities that generic zones handle awkwardly.

An actual ecosystem

University partnerships, labs, testing facilities and innovation programs surround your licence — not just a PO box.

Costs that respect runway

Startup-level pricing keeps early-stage burn low while delivering full UAE residency and banking.

The Details

SRTIP — The Innovation Address

SRTIP suits software companies, AI and data businesses, biotech and health-tech ventures, energy and sustainability tech, and any company whose work is genuinely R&D-driven. The park’s university links help with talent and, where relevant, research collaboration.

Setup runs like any modern free zone: remote-friendly, visa packages by need, and our team handles licence, residency and bank account end to end.

Not sure this is the right jurisdiction? Compare every option on our UAE zones overview, run the numbers in the free Setup Cost Calculator, or ask us directly — as consultants for all major zones, we recommend neutrally.

How It Works

Your Setup in 3 Steps

STEP 01

Free consultation

We confirm SRTIP fits your activity, budget and visa needs — honestly, against all alternatives.

STEP 02

We handle the setup

Licence application, documents, approvals — processed via our partner channels, remotely where possible.

STEP 03

Visas & bank account

Residency visas, Emirates ID and business banking — one team, end to end.

FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need to be a researcher to license in SRTIP?

No — commercial tech companies license here routinely; the park simply favours innovation-driven activities.

Are physical labs available?

Yes — SRTIP offers labs, prototyping and testing facilities that members can access, unusual among UAE free zones.

How do costs compare?

SRTIP sits at Sharjah’s value level — typically well below Dubai zones for a comparable licence and visa package.