November 23, 2023

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      Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 23, 2023—Working parents in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka can now access high-quality early childhood development and childcare options with the opening of St Mary’s Montessori House of Children and Day Care Center, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), government of Australia, Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and Sarvodaya. […]

November 20, 2023

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      The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) and Nations Trust Bank PLC have entered a partnership to address the crucial need for strengthening entrepreneurship and preparing the next generation of professionals to become successful local entrepreneurs. The partnership between COYLE and Nations Trust Bank reaffirms their shared belief that empowering young entrepreneurs […]

November 8, 2023

5min4
      The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), the prestigious international competition for student entrepreneurs, is back in Sri Lanka, providing young business leaders with a platform to showcase their innovative ventures. In Sri Lanka, the GSEA 2023 programme is being conducted and facilitated by the David Pieris Group (By the Entrepreneurs Organization Sri […]

November 2, 2023

5min3
      Financial literacy is a pivotal challenge facing female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Recognising this, DFCC Aloka, a complete financial proposition for women, has extended its support to female entrepreneurs by offering financial support and valuable non-financial benefits. Among these initiatives, the DFCC Aloka Financial Literacy Forums are spreading awareness through enlightening knowledge-sharing […]

August 28, 2023

3min2
      The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has joined hands with the Ministry of Youth Affairs’, Small Enterprises Development Division to bring about progressive change for entrepreneurs in the Hambantota District. “As a forward thinking organisation, committed to the wellbeing of the community, HIPG is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs in […]

August 23, 2023

5min2
      On 21st August 2023 Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group Launched one of its main projects for the year, “Start-Up-Cycle”, a challenge platform launched in collaboration with John Keells X (JKX) – the Group’s startup accelerator, and John Keells Research (JKR) – the Group’s R&D and Innovation arm. […]

August 3, 2023
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3min8
      “Diva Dathata Diriyak”, a collaborative initiative between Diva, a leading laundry care brand in Sri Lanka, and Women in Management (WIM), is on a mission to supports women entrepreneurs. Through specialized entrepreneurship training sessions, the initiative addresses the unique needs of women in business, fostering their growth and success. These carefully crafted […]

July 10, 2023
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4min2
      Understanding that setting up a food factory takes a colossal amount of investment and effort in this highly competitive environment and even more so amidst economic challenges, Silk Route Ventures, a leader in the nation’s agriculture, food and beverage and nutraceuticals segments, now allows culinary entrepreneurs and enthusiasts a launchpad to turn […]


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