Solumar, a women-led UAE-based startup has been crowned the winner of (SAIA) 2023 a Startup Accelerator Program Hosted by Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP).
Solumar, a women-led UAE-based startup that provides a novel air and gas filtering technology, has been crowned the winner of the Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA) 2023, a startup accelerator program hosted by Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP).
As the winner of SAIA 2023, Solumar will receive access to funding opportunities, networking, regional experts and resources, and an ecosystem that fosters innovation.
SAIA 2023 is designed to assist local and regional entrepreneurs as well as global start-ups to grow their startups, so they can access the advanced industry landscape across the region and pilot and scale their solutions globally. The program is aligned with the UAE Policy for Advanced Industries, launched by the Ministry of Energy and Industry, which aims to develop futuristic, advanced technologies and clean and sustainable industries in the country.
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STRIP and Solumar on SAIA 2023:
Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, commented: “The surge in applications demonstrates the burgeoning interest in our SAIA program, reinforcing its stature as a preferred platform for global startups. We have positioned SAIA as a pivotal initiative, focused on propelling innovation, and sustainability in the global startup ecosystem. Aligned with the UAE Advanced Industry Strategy, SAIA has played a pivotal role in accelerating the nation’s transformation into a global hub for future industries.”
“SAIA’s primary objectives revolve around introducing cutting-edge technology that not only fosters the growth of economies but also nurtures sustainable business practices. In this context, the winning innovation Solumar is a classic example of making innovative use of technologies to combat climate change. I congratulate the winning team, the other finalists, and all the applicants and wish them the best in their innovation journey,” Al Mahmoudi added.
Rennie Popcheva, CEO of Solumar, confirmed: “The Solumar team is on a mission to help Industrial Business Owners, Maritime and O&G companies reach net-zero strategic objectives by deploying the most cost-efficient technology for the direct capture, utilization, and storage of multiple pollutants combined (particles, Black Carbon, VOC, and Gases) – reaching 92% to 99% capturing efficiency with by 6-10 times lower CAPEX and OPEX, saving millions of operational costs every year. Thanks to our successful participation in Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA) we are one step closer to achieving this mission. “
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Check out the SAIA 2023 finalists apart from Solumar:
- Sukoon Agricultural Services (UAE), an Emirati-owned startup, blends tradition with technology to empower UAE farmers, with a focus on sustainability, aligned with UAE Vision 2050 addressing key challenges in agriculture.
- LandPrint (Brazil) offers a regenerative farm rating system and strategic insights for sustainable farming practices, aligned with the broader vision of creating a sustainable agricultural sector.
- EyeROV (India) pioneers unmanned robotics solutions for marine, energy, defense, and research sectors, contributing to the exploration and understanding of underwater environments.
- Namla (France) specializes in Edge Computing and Edge AI solutions, empowering businesses with cutting-edge technologies, aligned with UAE’s digital transformation objectives.
- RIS3D (Brazil) offers cutting-edge industry 4.0 solutions with digital twin technologies and simulators.
- To Move (Italy) focuses on sustainable last-mile mobility solutions, paving the way for eco-friendly urban transportation.
- AAKRI (India) is dedicated to end-to-end waste management, with a specific focus on biomedical waste, supporting circular economy solutions.
- Go Additive (Italy) utilizes AI to create highly efficient 3D designs with a strong focus on sustainability, particularly supporting additive manufacturing and design.
- Phabuilder Biotechnology (China) produces a range of sustainable products, contributing to the advancement of biotechnology solutions.
SAIA 2023 in a nutshell:
The SRTIP’s yearly SAIA program offers complete coaching and corporate matchmaking to companies, going above and beyond typical accelerator programs. It serves as a middleman, introducing entrepreneurs to possible backers and putting together powerful pilots and demos to highlight their creative solutions. The goal of this year’s edition was to get the startups to proactively support the global sustainability agenda by supporting the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 and COP28.
Congratulations to Solumar for winning the fourth edition of SAIA!
