Startup Syria has officially joined more than 85 organizations around the world as a national host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025, taking place November 17–23.
The organization – leading a movement to empower a generation of Syrian entrepreneurs ready to rebuild and redefine their future – will serve as the national catalyst for events across Syria celebrating innovation, resilience, and opportunity.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global movement that celebrates and empowers new founders in every country and community – especially those who face structural barriers or who may have never considered entrepreneurship. Tens of thousands of events around the world will open doors for anyone who has ever wondered, “Could I build something of my own?”
This year’s global theme, “Together We Build,” shines a spotlight on the collective power of community, collaboration, and shared ambition. It invites aspiring founders to explore what’s possible when they join mentors, peers, partners, and supporters to bring ideas to life and build something bigger than themselves.
“We are excited to bring Global Entrepreneurship Week to Syria, a milestone that will put Syria back on the global map of innovation,” said Fadi Bishara, Chair of Startup Syria. “In every corner of the country, Syrian entrepreneurs will come together in this global celebration of the power of innovation. This will be their chance to show the world that their creativity and resilience were not shaken by years of devastation. GEW will be the place for them to announce to the world that entrepreneurship is no longer on the margins. Entrepreneurship is ready to fuel recovery, rebuild communities, and position Syria as a country of ideas and opportunity once again.”
The Syrian campaign will highlight how entrepreneurship can support recovery and reconstruction by celebrating entrepreneurs who have demonstrated remarkable resilience through years of conflict.
Key topics during Global Entrepreneurship Week Syria will include:
- The role of AI and technology in rebuilding key sectors
- Women and youth leadership in entrepreneurship
- Sustainable innovation and climate resilience
- Unlocking investment and access to finance
- Diaspora networks empowering local founders
“This week is designed to inspire action,” added Bishara. “We want to see bold ideas on the table. We want to hear from female and young entrepreneurs about their journeys and how they can be supported. GEW will help founders take a genuine step forward toward building the confidence, tools, and networks they need to thrive.”
To learn more about Global Entrepreneurship Week and how to get involved, visit www.gew.co.