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February 25, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka – On 13th February 2025, TiE Colombo proudly launched the highly anticipated Stanford Seed Spark Program during an insightful Fireside Chat event at Elegance, Cinnamon Life. The event marked a significant step in empowering Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering TiE Colombo members a unique opportunity to connect with global mentors and resources. […]

February 16, 2025

NCGI’s groundbreaking national initiative aimed at supporting SMEs across the country Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) made yet another trailblazing move to boost SMEs in the country, by disbursing the very first loan in Sri Lanka under the National Credit Guarantee Institution (NCGI) Guarantee scheme. The loan which was granted to farmer W M G Prasanna […]

January 29, 2025

Sri Lanka’s largest private retail bank, HNB PLC, is offering an exclusive set of benefits for aspiring and established entrepreneurs in the ICT sector. Whether starting a new venture or expanding an existing business, HNB’s specialized services provide essential support for success. With an unwavering commitment to nurturing Sri Lanka’s ICT landscape, HNB has designed […]

January 9, 2025

The UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce and Industry (UKBCCI), a leading umbrella organization for British-Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the UK and Bangladesh, is conducting its trade mission to Bangladesh from January 4th to January 9th, 2025. During the mission, the delegation will engage with prominent trade bodies and hold discussions with key advisors to Bangladesh’s Interim […]

November 24, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at shaping the future landscape of entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka, the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has officially launched the Young Entrepreneurs Hub. This dynamic platform is designed to empower young change-makers by fostering an environment where innovative ideas can thrive, and meaningful partnerships can be nurtured. With social […]

October 9, 2024

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Diva Dathata Diriyak Women Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programme is a collaborative effort by Diva, one of the leading laundry brands in Sri Lanka from Hemas Consumer Brands and Women in Management (WIM) to support and empower women entrepreneurs island wide. The 6th regional rollout of this program was successfully concluded in Anuradhapura on the 7th […]

August 26, 2024

22nd August 2024, Colombo: The 2024 edition of the SPARK Skilled youth Entrepreneurship Competition has concluded its first round with one hundred youth competitors undergoing an advanced training in business foundation skills and business plan development. SPARK is an annual skills focused launchpad for Sri Lanka’s next generation of business leaders, transforming their approach to […]

August 20, 2024

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) is proud to announce the launch of its latest initiative, the Young Lankan’s program. This youth development project is designed to foster entrepreneurship among the next generation, empowering young minds across Sri Lanka to become the driving force behind the nation’s economic growth. As the world rapidly evolves, […]

August 5, 2024

The ‘Entrepreneurial Excellency Awards – 2024,’ organised by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development (CECD) to honour outstanding entrepreneurs, took place on 27 July at the Postal Auditorium in Kegalle. During the ceremony, entrepreneurs from various fields were awarded under two distinct categories: Entrepreneurial Excellency (General) Awards and Iconic Awards. In the Iconic Awards […]

July 4, 2024

The British Council Sri Lanka celebrated the successful pilot phase of the ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ project to commemorate the 2024 International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day. The ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ project equipped young entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills, resources, and networks, and aimed to transform existing businesses into greener and […]

TiE Colombo Launches Stanford Seed Spark Program, Empowering Entrepreneurs with Global Mentorship and Resources

CDB boosts SMEs with very first NCGI loan disbursement in Sri Lanka

HNB Accelerates Sri Lanka’s Digital Growth with Tailored Solutions for ICT Entrepreneurs

Trade Associations Welcome UKBCCI Trade Mission 2025 to Bangladesh

Empowering the next generation: IIHS launches Young Entrepreneurs Hub

Diva Dathata Diriyak Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programme Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in North Central Province

100 aspiring young entrepreneurs experience transformative upskilling at SPARK 2024 competition

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders: COYLE Launches the Young Lankan’s Program

Outstanding Entrepreneurs honoured at ‘Entrepreneurial Excellency Awards – 2024’

British Council presents ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ at ‘Pathways to Sustainability: Entrepreneurs’ Showcase’ Event