WHO WE ARE
Empowering Syria's
Generation of Founders
Startup Syria’s ideas are shaping an innovation-inspired path toward a prosperous future. We are driven by profound belief in the role of entrepreneurship in shaping Syria’s lived reality.
Startup Syria supports Syrian founders inside and outside the country to build scalable products and tackle urgent challenges across sectors through a growing network of global mentors, investors, and data.
Drawing on years catapulting startups in the Silicon Valley, Europa and the MENA region our founders have worked with ventures of all kinds. We specialize in spotting potential in fragile contexts and turning into a viable, profitable business.
Fadi Bishara
Chairman
Fadi Bishara
Chairman
Angel Investor with +25 years of experience in tech and venture capital communities in Silicon Valley.
Ahmad Sufian Bayram
Founder
Ahmad Sufian Bayram
Founder
Ex-techstars EMEA regional Manager for +10 years’ experience in startup accelerator programs and ecosystem development.
Joud Tanta
Head of Brand Designs
Joud Tanta
Head of Brand Designs
Co-founder and Head of Brand Design at Startup Syria. With +12 years of experience in branding and visual communication.
Ez Aldeen Hayaryah
Tech & Logistic Manager
Ez Aldeen Hayaryah
Tech & Logistic Manager
Software Developer & Product Manager blending tech skills with product vision. help startups shape great products.
Ahmad Bayram
Communication Manager
Ahmad Bayram
Communication Manager
Media and Communications strategist and trainer with +10 years' experience advising NGOs and corporates in MENA.
Hazem Said
Financial Manager
Hazem Said
Financial Manager
Finance and accounting specialist with +8 years of experience in financial management and auditing within NGOs.
Abdulkader Alkhateeb
Operations Manager
Abdulkader Alkhateeb
Operations Manager
Business development, strategy & operational executive with +5 years in education , 3D internet and fintech industries.
Omama Ebrahim
Social Media Manager
Omama Ebrahim
Social Media Manager
Strategist and trainer specializing in social media and brand development for startups, NGOs, and the tech sector.
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Our Vision
At Startup Syria, we envision a thriving Syrian startup ecosystem where entrepreneurship becomes the engine of national recovery, inclusive growth, and global connections. Startups are more than companies; they are vehicles of innovation and impact, capable of solving real problems, creating jobs, and shaping a more prosperous future.
Our vision is to build a dynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem that equips Syrian founders with the tools, community, and capital to grow from ideation to investment. We aim to position Syria as a hub where technology and innovation fuel opportunity, resilience, and lasting change.
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip a generation of Syrian founders—inside the country and across the diaspora, to build ventures that deliver real solutions, and drive national recovery.
We support ambitious founders at every stage by connecting them to the mentorship, knowledge, resources, and networks they need to succeed and inspire. Through immersive founder-focused programs, we equip them with the skills, confidence, and community to overcome challenges, accelerate growth, and attract investment.
By balancing impact with returns, We empower resilient founders to turn local challenges into ventures that create global value.