The Syria Response Innovation Lab (SyRIL) has launched its “Made by Syrians” initiative, a call for innovative solutions aimed at improving lives in Syria across critical humanitarian sectors. The program invites Syrians from all backgrounds, both inside and outside the country, to submit their ideas and projects.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Innovation Challenge
- For: Syrian innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, students, and professionals worldwide
- Key Benefits: Mentorship, Global Showcase, Feature on RIL Marketplace, Potential Funding
- Application Deadline: Not specified. Apply promptly.
- Location: Remote / Online
Innovation Challenge Overview
This initiative seeks to discover practical and scalable solutions to pressing humanitarian needs in Syria. SyRIL is looking for innovative ideas in three key focus areas:
- Climate Change Adaptation: Solutions addressing environmental challenges, renewable energy, waste management, and climate resilience.
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH): Innovations to improve access to clean water, affordable sanitation facilities, and community hygiene.
- Education: Creative solutions for digital learning, skills development, and expanding access to education in crisis environments.
Key Benefits
Selected ideas and projects will receive significant support to help them grow and make an impact:
- Visibility: Be featured on the RIL Innovation Marketplace, a global platform for humanitarian innovations.
- Mentorship: Receive tailored guidance and support from experienced Innovation Advisors.
- Networking: Present your solution at a Global Webinar to an audience of UN agencies, donors, and international humanitarian partners.
- Funding: Gain access to potential funding opportunities and partnerships to scale your solution.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be Syrian innovators, residing either inside Syria or in the diaspora.
- Applications are welcome from individuals and teams.
- Projects can be at the concept, prototype, pilot, or implementation stage.
- The proposed solution must address at least one of the three focus areas (Climate Change, WASH, or Education).
Key Dates
- Informative Q&A Session: An online session for interested applicants will be held on October 6, 2025. You can register for the session here.
How to Apply
The application deadline has not been specified, so interested individuals and teams are encouraged to submit their ideas as soon as possible via the official application form.
About The Syria Response Innovation Lab (SyRIL)
The Syria Response Innovation Lab (SyRIL) is part of a global network dedicated to fostering and supporting innovative solutions to humanitarian challenges. It aims to bridge entrepreneurial thinking with humanitarian needs by amplifying creative ideas developed by Syrians, for Syrians.
Learn More: Response Innovation Lab
