R&D labs in Syria
The 311 Institute tracks 3 R&D labs in Syria: 3 government. Most are in Damascus and Douma, and the leading organisations include General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research, Ministry of Communications and Technology and National Standards and Calibration Laboratory. Their main focus areas are mechanical engineering, ecology, ecological modeling and paleontology.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 3 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Commission for Scientific Agricultural ResearchGeneral Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research | Douma, Syria | Government Environment and climate | Ecology, Ecological Modeling, Paleontology | |
| Ministry of Communications and TechnologyMinistry of Communications and Technology | Damascus, Syria | Government Industrials and manufacturing | Ocean Engineering, Media Technology, Mechanical Engineering | |
| National Standards and Calibration LaboratoryNational Standards and Calibration Laboratory | Damascus, Syria | Government Industrials and manufacturing | Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
R&D ecosystems in Syria
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in Syria?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 3 active R&D labs in Syria as of October 2026: 3 government.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in Syria?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in Syria are General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research, Ministry of Communications and Technology and National Standards and Calibration Laboratory.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in Syria?
They cluster around Damascus and Douma. The largest R&D ecosystem is Beirut region.
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