Elevate Damascus 2026

About

A selective three-day residency in Damascus for leaders and decision-makers across finance, technology, academia, incubation and acceleration to explore startup ecosystems, venture capital and scaling, and to strengthen Syria’s entrepreneurial connections with global investors.

Benefits

• 🧠Practical learning
  Participants will explore startup ecosystems, venture capital, investment evaluation, and how to build, fund and scale startups in emerging markets.
• 🤝Peer exchange and collaboration
  The residency brings together experts, investors and founders for practical sessions, peer exchange and collaboration.
• 🌐Network strengthening
  The program aims to help participants strengthen networks across Syria and connect local ecosystems with global investors and opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Mandatory: None explicitly stated. Target profile: Executives and decision-makers from financial institutions and investors, technology companies, universities and research institutions, incubators, accelerators, and other ecosystem organizations.
• Selection factors: Experience, leadership potential, and ability to contribute to and benefit from the program.

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Target Location

Global.