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December 23, 2024

Platforms like TikTok are redefining the landscape of education globally, leaving little room for debate on their impact. What was once known primarily for viral dances and trends has now quickly evolved into a powerful space for knowledge sharing, with millions of users embracing educational content. The rise of ‘EduTok’—a global phenomenon where creators blend […]

December 13, 2024

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The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) proudly unveils I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur 2024, a prestigious awards evening dedicated to celebrating and empowering the country’s most remarkable entrepreneurs. Taking place on the 5th of March 2025, this landmark event will honour those whose bold vision and innovation have driven Sri Lanka’s industries forward. […]

November 25, 2024

Platforms like TikTok are fueling innovation and growth to drive the entrepreneurship spirit By Thareendra Kalpage Every year, on the third Tuesday in November, we celebrate the National Entrepreneurs’ Day. This is a day dedicated to honoring risk-takers and innovators whose work drives economic growth and innovation. Entrepreneurs bring new ideas to life, and this […]

September 9, 2024

09th September 2024: The highly anticipated grand finale of the 2024 edition of the SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition was celebrated on the 5th of September. This national platform for Sri Lanka’s next generation of entrepreneurs empowered five finalists from both the ‘school’ and ‘open’ categories to showcase their innovative business ideas. The event culminated […]

July 22, 2024

Marking International Women’s Day, DFCC Aloka – the women-centric total banking proposition from DFCC Bank– held an exclusive event to honour and support female entrepreneurship. The event, themed “DFCC Aloka Celebrates Women Entrepreneurial Excellence,” was held on the 26th of March 2024 at DFCC Bank’s Head Office Auditorium. US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung […]

July 18, 2024

17th July 2024: The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition; a national competitive platform designed to inspire and empower aspiring young entrepreneurs across the nation, has commenced accepting applications from youth aged 15-30 years, for its 2024 edition. Organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, SPARK is a unique competition that focuses on entrepreneurship […]

July 1, 2024

SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, proudly empowered the BNI Sri Lanka National Conference 2024, an event held on 06th June 2024 to foster entrepreneurship, collaboration, and business growth. The day commenced with a CEO Forum at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, where the management team of SLT-MOBITEL actively engaged. Later, the conference continued into the evening […]

June 4, 2024

Nearly 100 micro and small business owners in the Marawila and Wennappuwa areas recently benefitted from a sustainable entrepreneurship development programme conducted for them by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon in collaboration with several other key institutions. Organised under Commercial Bank’s ‘Dirishakthi Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development initiatives, the seminar cum workshop provided the knowledge […]

May 29, 2024

Colombo, March 26, 2024 – The vibrant city of Ratnapura, renowned as the “City of Gems,” welcomes a new era of innovation and entrepreneurship with the grand opening of the Nalanda Innovation Hub on March 26, 2024. Nestled in the heart of Ratnapura, this hub is poised to become the nucleus of collaboration, creativity, and […]

April 5, 2024

In a notable endeavour to strengthen, support and harness entrepreneurship on a nationwide scale, BNI (Business Network International) Sri Lanka is expanding its footprint through the establishment of chapters beyond Colombo, thereby offering a sustainable platform to empower entrepreneurs in every key region throughout the country. Amidst economic challenges, BNI has currently played […]

A Man on a Mission to Empower Sri Lanka’s Youth With Science, Entrepreneurship, and TikTok – Sanjaya Elvitigala

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s Visionaries: COYLE’s I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur 2024

How social platforms are driving a new wave of entrepreneurship

SPARK 2024 Competition finale crowns the best Young Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

DFCC Aloka Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurial Excellence

SPARK 2024 Youth Entrepreneurship competition opens entries inviting next generation of ideators

SLT-MOBITEL Empowers Businesses at BNI Conference 2024

ComBank takes empowering knowledge to entrepreneurs of Marawila & Wennappuwa

Nalanda Innovation Hub Catalyzes Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Ratnapura

BNI expands their network in key regions across the country, empowering entrepreneurs nationwide