Disrupt track
FOR TECH THAT WILL REDEFINE PUBLISHING
The Disrupt Track connects proven publishing solutions with strategic investment opportunities to grow and scale in the region, supported by market enablement in Sharjah and access to the regional publishing ecosystem.
Technology Themes We’re Exploring
We’re looking for established technologies that can transform how publishers create, distribute, and scale their content. Each theme below represents a frontier in publishing innovation; but if your solution serves the industry in a new way, we’re open to discovering it.
Tools that combine human editorial expertise with AI to refine, proof, and enhance manuscripts. From grammar to tone and structure; editing that adapts to every author’s voice.
Technologies that break language barriers with fast, accurate, and culturally aware translations. Especially solutions that support Arabic and expand global reach for regional publishers.
Data-driven marketing platforms that help publishers and authors reach the right audience, optimize campaigns, and build loyal reader communities using automation and AI insights.
Innovations that turn written works into visual, animated, or interactive experiences, bridging storytelling and technology to give books new life across digital platforms.
Any scalable tech solution that directly empowers publishers; from production to distribution, from metadata to monetization. If it moves the industry forward, we want to see it.
What We’re Looking For
What Selected Companies Receive
Selected companies gain access to the region’s publishing ecosystem and the tools to grow faster.
Strategic investment to accelerate your entry into the region.
A Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone license and dedicated office space for your operations.
Direct exposure to publishers, investors, and industry partners across the UAE.
Begin your journey by submitting your application and ensuring you meet all eligibility requirements.
Complete your submission before the deadline to be considered for the program.
Our team will review applications and may reach out for clarifications if needed.
Selected companies will be notified and provided with details about the next steps.
Applications close 31 December 2025.
Onshur is dedicated to empowering publishers in the UAE through tailored programs, resources, and collaborative opportunities