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Startup Syria and Jusoor Forge Strategic Alliance to Empower Syrian Founders During GEW 2025

4 min readNovember 2025

Startup Syria and Jusoor have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW 2025). The agreement promises to support the Syrian ecosystem and foster inclusive growth, diaspora engagement, and sustainable support for Syrian entrepreneurs.

A partnership for global reach

The collaboration between Startup Syria and Jusoor, a leading organization supporting Syrian youth and entrepreneurs globally, aims to create a robust framework for cooperation. By announcing this alliance during GEW 2025, both organizations underscore their shared mission of empowering Syrian founders to thrive despite regional challenges.

Key pillars of the collaboration

•Entrepreneurship and MSME support: Jointly designing programs that cater specifically to Syrian-led startups, whether operating inside Syria or across the region.
•Diaspora engagement: Leveraging Jusoor's international networks to connect local founders with Syrian experts and investors abroad.
•Capacity building: Co-hosting advanced training, mentorship, and advisory sessions to refine the business models of emerging ventures.
•Access to finance: Facilitating pitch days, investor linkages, and investment readiness programs to unlock new funding streams for Syrian talent.
•Advocacy and ecosystem building: Collaborating on policy recommendations and initiatives that strengthen the enabling environment for the wider entrepreneurial community.

The impact

This MoU represents a strategic milestone in Building Together. By combining Startup Syria's local roots with Jusoor's global expertise, the partnership seeks to ensure that Syrian entrepreneurs have a clear pathway to scale, innovate, and contribute to national economic recovery.

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