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April 4, 2022

The Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) will collaborate with the U. S. Government’s development arm, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to promote innovation in the biotechnology sector by establishing Sri Lanka’s first Biotechnology Innovation Park. The SLIBTEC Biotechnology Innovation Park will be a 13.2-acre facility in Pitipana, […]

April 4, 2022

Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led business development platform supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted a capacity building workshop in Jaffna in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) and NDB Bank on understanding the customer and improving customer centricity. Around 30 small and […]

April 1, 2022

The comprehensive 8-week program will help strengthen participants’ governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management capabilities CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 31, 2022/APO Group/ — Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) in partnership with USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (USAID TradeHub) is proud to launch a new program […]

February 25, 2022

Sri Lanka@100 hosted a webinar featuring Tiffani Bova, author of the Wall-Street Journal-bestselling book Growth IQ, to inspire mid-market companies with insight into sustained business growth. Hosted in partnership with USAID, NDB Bank, Entrepreneur’s Organization, and the Exporter’s Association of Sri Lanka, nearly 300 attendees participated in the February 24 webinar, […]

February 1, 2022

Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led business development platform supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted a webinar in partnership with NDB Bank on improving SME access to various financing schemes. Themed “Impress for Success”, the webinar was held on the 27th of January and was attended by […]

January 13, 2022

The U. S. government’s Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a free online mentoring platform today to connect emerging entrepreneurs with experienced business experts. The platform, available to the public at www.yes.youlead.lk, connects aspiring entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka with more than 100 experienced business leaders and subject matter experts to help them navigate […]

January 5, 2022

MediaInc., a cutting-edge initiative aimed at creating “positive disruption” in Sri Lanka’s media space, has finalized its first cohort: three innovative start-up media outlets that will receive comprehensive support in implementing their ideas and launching their platforms. These digital media start-ups have already made their presence felt – particularly through social media. This has […]

December 9, 2021

Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led business development platform supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted a capacity building workshop in Hambantota in partnership with the Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) and NDB Bank. Representatives from ~60 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) attended the workshop on December 6 to learn strategies […]

July 1, 2021

Youth empowerment is key. Fast track program with zero cost to provide NVQ L3 qualification for up to 45,000 electricians island wide. Plans to extend the same to plumbers in Sri Lanka. 29/06/2021 – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]

SLIBTEC, USAID to establish Sri Lanka’s first ‘Biotechnology Innovation Park’

USAID-supported Sri Lanka@100 shares customer awareness and retention strategies with Jaffna SMEs

AWIEF launches a USAID funded program: Enhanced Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Investment and Export Readiness Through a Digital Platform

US-supported Sri Lanka@100 Hosts “Return to Growth” Webinar Featuring Industry Thought Leader Tiffani Bova

Sri Lanka@100 and NDB Bank jointly conducts webinar for SMEs on accessing SME-focused lending

United States Supports Free Online Mentoring Platform for Entrepreneurs

MediaInc. to strengthen Sri Lanka’s media start-up ecosystem

Sri Lanka@100 shares post-COVID growth strategies with Hambantota SMEs

PUCSL Signs a Mou With USAID Funded Project – Youlead, to Empower and Encourage Youth Entrepreneurship & Self Employment