A strategic company-attraction service for governments, free zones and private institutes across the UAE and GCC. Catalyst identifies real sector gaps in your jurisdiction and brings you high-value global businesses ready to solve them.
We work with economic zones, incubators and institutes to attract global companies that drive measurable impact.
Catalyst is Sharika’s dedicated service for governments, free zones, and private institutes that want to move beyond passive enquiries and generic lead lists.
We start by understanding the real economic and sector gaps in your jurisdiction and in the wider region, then we globally source the businesses that can credibly fill them.
From strategic opportunity mapping to onboarding global companies into your ecosystem, Catalyst is an end-to-end partner in company attraction.
We analyse emerging needs, gaps and opportunities across UAE & GCC economies, including:
Once the opportunity map is clear, Catalyst proactively sources companies that fit:
Every company is assessed and curated before it reaches your team:
Catalyst is built specifically for the UAE & GCC context , combining strategic insight, global sourcing and data-driven qualification.
We begin with what your jurisdiction genuinely needs , not with a generic database. Every outreach is anchored in your strategy, sectors and economic agenda.
Our work is concentrated in high-growth sectors that matter most to the region , enabling sharper targeting and stronger company fit.
We actively scout international ecosystems, accelerators and networks. Catalyst does not wait for inbound interest , it builds strategic pipelines.
Each opportunity is evaluated on economic relevance, scalability, regulatory fit, talent requirements and long-term impact potential.
Catalyst focuses on sectors where the UAE and GCC are investing heavily,and where global companies can meaningfully contribute to national and regional agendas.
Innovative platforms, skills & lifelong learning.
Digital health, clinical innovation & care models.
Cloud, AI, SaaS and enabling digital infrastructure.
Platforms, logistics, and cross-border trade enablers.
Experiential, cultural and visitor-led innovation.
Catalyst is designed to plug directly into your existing strategies, programmes and cluster-building efforts.
Structured discovery to understand your priorities, sectors and programme objectives.
Map out gaps and opportunities where new businesses can create measurable value.
Design and execute targeted sourcing campaigns across international ecosystems.
Evaluate each company for sector alignment, scalability and regulatory compatibility.
Facilitate warm introductions, programme fit and a smooth market-entry journey.
Catalyst can be tailored to your objectives , from a focused programme to an ongoing company-attraction engine.
Targeted sourcing for a specific programme, sector or cohort , ideal for new incubator cycles or cluster launches.
Continuous attraction and qualification of global businesses, giving your jurisdiction a steady pipeline of opportunities.
Co-branded campaigns to position your ecosystem as a preferred landing hub for innovators and high-value companies.
If you represent a government incubator, free zone or private institute and want to attract high-value global businesses into your ecosystem, Catalyst is designed to support you. Together, we can design a structured company-attraction strategy aligned with your vision and the wider UAE and GCC agenda.
