Initiative to position the Emirate as a centre for knowledge, scientific research and innovation
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation (SRTI) Park, an initiative of the American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE), announced the signing of an agreement with Future Cities Catapult Services, a UK government institution dedicated to developing innovative products, services and infrastructure to meet the smart needs of communities.
The implementation of projects covered under the MoU, signed by Jon Kirkpatrick, Chief Delivery Officer at Future Cities Catapult Services and Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of AUSE and the SRTI Park, will begin with remote desktop research and stakeholder engagement in September 2018 and will continue until February 2019.
In addition to encouraging private sector companies to invest in Sharjah, the latest strategic partnership with Future Cities Catapult Services will also attract international companies in the field of technology, especially from the UK and other leading global smart cities, to take advantage of the facilities and services offered by the Park, which is an incubator platform that facilitates the establishment of business communities based on innovation and technology.
“We aim to launch joint projects that will position Sharjah and the UAE as pivotal players in defining the trends in digital revolution, technological advancements and economic progress,” commented Al Mahmoudi.
