This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurship in Syria, highlighting both challenges and emerging opportunities in a post-conflict setting.
With generous funding from the Swedish International Development Corporation Agency (Sida), the report was led by Berytech in partnership with Startup Syria, using a participatory, co-creation approach to ensure inclusive and actionable recommendations.
the research draws on nationwide survey data, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups with:
It examines key trends across sectors, geography, finance, and regulation, and identifies the mechanisms currently supporting, or constraining, entrepreneurship in Syria.
the study provides valuable insights into sectoral distribution, business stages, and perceptions within Syria’s evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. It also compares the viewpoints of entrepreneurs and experts to highlight shared strengths and areas for policy intervention.
While the report does not claim to be exhaustive or statistically representative,
of Syria’s entrepreneurial resilience amid dynamic social and economic conditions. Its findings serve as a foundation for future research, policy development, and ecosystem collaboration, aiming to foster entrepreneurship as a driver of:
