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Addressing Syria's Entrepreneurship Skills Gap
New research explores how scaling human capital and business competencies can empower youth and jumpstart recovery[cite: 2].
May 2026
Green Entrepreneurship as a Key Driver of Syria's Long-Term Recovery
New research highlights how eco-friendly business models and renewable energy can power sustainable reconstruction.
May 2026
After More Than a Decade, Startup Syria Brings Back Startup Weekend to Syria
Techstars Startup Weekend returns to Syria after 14 years, launching across seven cities to activate a new generation of founders.
April 2026
Building Hope Through Innovation: Startup Syria and Near East Foundation Partner to Strengthen Local Entrepreneurs
Startup Syria partners with the Near East Foundation to drive inclusive economic recovery and empower local MSMEs across the country.
February 2026
Startup Syria and Jusoor Forge Strategic Alliance to Empower Syrian Founders During GEW 2025
Startup Syria and Jusoor have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025.
November 2025
Startup Syria and Berytech Forge Strategic Partnership During GEW 2025
Startup Syria and Berytech Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025.
November 2025
Building Syria's Entrepreneurial Future from the Ground Up
A new report assessing the Syrian ecosystem has released its findings, offering comprehensive findings to inform policy and decision makers.
January 2025
Together We Build: Startup Syria to host the first Global Entrepreneurship Week in Syria
Syria joins the world's largest celebration of entrepreneurship for the first time.
October 2025
Catalyst Bootcamp 2025: Training Local Leaders to Build Startup Communities
A national program to train community leaders to activate startup ecosystems across Syria.
September 2025
Syria's Startup Ecosystem: From Survival to Rebuilding
The fall of the Assad regime has unleashed a wave of entrepreneurial activity.
July 2025
Startup Syria partners with SYNC II to showcase Syria's emerging startups
A collaboration to spotlight the most promising new ventures emerging from across Syria.
Aug 2025
Startup Syria Meetups: Reconnecting Syria's Startup Communities
Over 1,300 participants and 400 in-person attendees joined across 13 Syrian cities in the first nationwide Meetup Tour.
Jun 2025
Nationwide Meetup Tour kicks off across 13 Syrian cities
A nationwide community initiative bringing together local founders, freelancers, and innovators across Syria.
May 2025
Startup Syria Launchpad: Elevating founders to the next level
A two-week pre-accelerator program designed to support idea-stage startup founders has kicked off.
Mar 2025
Hack for Syria 2025: Thousands join national innovation hackathon
Over 5,000 Syrians from 45 countries participated in the national innovation event with 1,500 ideas submitted.
Mar 2025
Hack for Syria: National innovation challenge to offer practical solutions
A nationwide hackathon bringing together Syrians to develop practical solutions for Syria's challenges.
Feb 2025
Starting up a nation: Why Syria's future depends on its entrepreneurs
After 11 years of displacement, a return to Syria reveals a country ready to rebuild through entrepreneurship.
Feb 2025
Rising from the Rubble: Syrian founders rebuild country with innovation
New research reveals how entrepreneurship is driving Syria's recovery.
Jan 2025
Startup Syria relaunches in a new Syria
Startup Syria brings entrepreneurship's largest event to the country.
Jan 28, 2025