“Made by Syrians”
Innovative Solutions for Humanitarian Impact
Made by Syrians is an initiative led by the Syria Response Innovation Lab, seeking to amplify innovative ideas and projects made by Syrians, for Syrians, and to connect them with global decision-makers, donors, and innovation agencies.
It aims to build a lasting platform that enables Syrians—both inside the country and across the diaspora—to access the humanitarian ecosystem, bringing their ideas, expertise, and solutions to address humanitarian challenges and contribute to humanitarian impact in Syria.
مبادرة يقودها مختبر الابتكار في الاستجابة الإنسانية في سوريا والتي تهدف لإبراز ودعم الأفكار والمشاريع الابتكارية التي يطورها السوريين من اجل السوريين، وربطها بصناع القرار و المنظمات المانحة ومؤسسات الابتكار على المستوى الدولي
تسعى المبادرة إلى إنشاء منصة
مستدامة تمكّن السوريين - داخل سوريا وفي بلدان الاغتراب - من الوصول إلى المنظومة الإنسانية، والمساهمة بأفكارهم وخبراتهم وحلولهم لمعالجة التحديات الإنسانية وتعزيز الأثر الإنساني في سوريا.
The program took the format of an Open Challenge call, The Open Challenge Call invited Syrian entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, youth innovators, students, professionals, and diaspora experts to propose innovative solutions addressing pressing humanitarian challenges. Open to both individuals and teams at any stage of development—from concept to implementation—the call sought Syrian-led ideas aligned with three thematic focus areas: Education, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Climate Change Adaptation.
The selected innovators were provided with comprehensive support, and participated in a Pitch Day which brought global exposure and potential partnership opportunities.
What support did the program provide?
What makes this program unique?
Rather than positioning Syrians as implementers of externally designed interventions, the initiative creates a platform for Syrian innovators—inside Syria and across the diaspora—to lead the design and development of solutions to humanitarian challenges, bridging entrepreneurial thinking with humanitarian needs.
Rather than supporting isolated projects, the initiative builds a network, shares learning, and creates pathways for ideas to be tested, adopted, and scaled—contributing to a stronger Syrian-led innovation ecosystem.
Spotlight on the Innovations
WaterSmart Agriculture
A hydrogel-based agricultural solution that improves soil water retention and enhances crop productivity in water-scarce environments.
Contact the team representative:
Ammar Osso | ammaroso199109017@gmail.com
Al-Karma - Tales from the Earth
A child-focused environmental storytelling initiative that promotes climate awareness through creative and engaging content.
Contact the team representative:
Lamiaa Sulaiman | info@alkarmaverlag.de
ParaChem
An innovative water treatment solution that enhances purification efficiency and provides communities with safer, cleaner water.
Contact the team representative:
Mohamad Al-Gharaa | mohammadalgharaa@gmail.com
Skyline - IBDA Platform
A digital platform that prepares fresh graduates for the local labour market through targeted skills development and practical learning.
Contact the team representative:
Issa Dabel | issadabel186@gmail.com
Team Al Taawun – Mursad Platform
A community-based Health and WASH platform that analyses local data to support early warning, awareness, and response to public health risks.
Contact the team representative:
Heba Touma | hebamostfa83@gmail.com
Ray-Sat
A smart irrigation management solution using remote sensing and digital tools to optimize water use and improve agricultural productivity.
Contact the team representative:
Kenan Naeem | naeemkinan@gmail.com