August 20, 2024
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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
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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
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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 […]

July 3, 2024
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As the world celebrates United Nations Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) underscores the crucial role of empathy, adaptability, and innovation for SMEs navigating today’s dynamic business environment. A new report launched by ACCA highlights insights from finance leaders, entrepreneurs, and business support organizations, shedding light on […]

June 28, 2024

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Zakia Sultana, senior secretary of the Ministry of Industry, said that the Ministry of Industry has an important role to play in facing the economic challenges of the future. We need to prepare from now to face the economic challenges of transition from LDCs to the fourth industrial revolution. Productivity enhancement, patents and quality assurance […]

April 18, 2024

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DFCC Bank, a pioneering financial institution that empowers women through financial inclusion, proudly supported the prestigious WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023 as the Diamond Sponsor and Banking Partner recently. This partnership underscores DFCC Bank’s unwavering commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly the pivotal role of women in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. The Awards […]

February 19, 2024
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Showcasing creativity and forward-thinking, SLT-MOBITEL successfully hosted the first ‘Innovation Day 2023, supporting staff and budding external entrepreneurs. The event took place recently at the SLT-MOBITEL R&D Centre, The Embryo, Trace City, Maradana. Fostering a culture of creativity and excellence, the event provided a platform to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions from the SLT-MOBITEL R&D team, company […]

December 15, 2023
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      Friday, 15th December 2023, Colombo: Boosting innovation and fueling business acumen, Macubator, the external accelerator by MAC Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, offers an exciting platform to give wing to the startup ambitions of aspiring entrepreneurs and university students. Macubator by Guardian Angels Fund is supported by a diverse panel of industry experts and […]


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