Pitching like a Pro
2024-04-11 •
NSBM Green University: Pitching like a Pro
2024 Global Entrepreneurship Week - Sri Lanka
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 in Sri Lanka brought together founders, students, corporates, mentors, and government partners to celebrate entrepreneurship across the island. The week included workshops, pitch nights, hackathons, networking sessions, and community meetups that amplified local innovation and collaboration.
Activities209
Participants20,000
Partners100
Sponsors8
Sponsors
Partners
Events
Product Pitch Exhibition
2024-06-11 • Colombo
NSBM Green University: Product Pitch Exhibition
Workshop on "Picking a Real-Life Problem" for APIIT students
2024-06-11 • Colombo
Ideamart: Workshop on "Picking a Real-Life Problem" for APIIT students
Entreprenuerial Pitch Room
2024-07-11 • Colombo
NSBM Green University: Entreprenuerial Pitch Room
Product and Service Concept Development
• Colombo
Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka: Product and Service Concept Development
Innovate & Elevate Product Development and Branding Strategies
• Colombo
Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka: Innovate & Elevate Product Development and Branding Strategies
SME transformation and Market access workshop
2024-11-13 • Colombo
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce: SME transformation and Market access workshop
Entrepreneurship for students
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: Entrepreneurship for students
Entreprenuership Unplugged Day 1- Day 7
2024-11-18 •
NSBM Green University: Entreprenuership Unplugged Day 1- Day 7
Moment of Truth
2024-11-18 •
NSBM Green University: Moment of Truth
Entreprenuership for Women
2024-11-18 •
NSBM Green University: Entreprenuership for Women
Packaging Workshop
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Packaging Workshop
Digital Marketing Program
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Digital Marketing Program
Detergent Powder
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Detergent Powder
Packaging and Labeling
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Packaging and Labeling
Human-Centered Problem Solving
• Gampaha
ESOFT Metro College - Ja-Ela: Human-Centered Problem Solving
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Digital Transformation
• Colombo
Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Digital Transformation
Empowering Next Future - Session Targeted School Students
• Colombo
Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka: Empowering Next Future - Session Targeted School Students
Book to Business - Panel discussion with alumni
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: Book to Business - Panel discussion with alumni
The Founders formula
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: The Founders formula
She Inspires
2024-11-19 • Colombo
NSBM Green University: She Inspires
Moment of Truth
2024-11-19 •
NSBM Green University: Moment of Truth
EC For Life
2024-11-19 • Colombo
NSBM Green University: EC For Life
How to start a startup
2024-11-19 • Kurunegala
Nanosoft Global (Pvt) Limited: How to start a startup
Garages to Boardrooms
2024-11-19 • Colombo
Hyperglade : Garages to Boardrooms
Coffee Chat
• Colombo
Innovation, Invention, and Venture Creation Council of University of Sri Jayewardenepura : Coffee Chat
Pitch Perfect - Workshop
• Colombo
APIIT: Pitch Perfect - Workshop
Soap Production and Marketing
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Soap Production and Marketing
Cleaner Production and Digitalization
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Cleaner Production and Digitalization
CCTV Camera Installation
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National Enterprise Development Authority: CCTV Camera Installation
Marketing Promotion
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Marketing Promotion
GMP Test Report Preparation
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National Enterprise Development Authority: GMP Test Report Preparation
Hand Wash
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Hand Wash
Packaging Training
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Packaging Training
Preparing for GMP Certification
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Preparing for GMP Certification
Essential Lab Analysis for Local Market and GMP Certification
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Essential Lab Analysis for Local Market and GMP Certification
Developing a Solid Business Plan
• Kalutara
ESOFT Metro College - Panadura: Developing a Solid Business Plan
Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups
• Batticaloa
ESOFT Metro Campus - Batticaloa: Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups
Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
• Kandy
ESOFT Metro Campus - Kandy: Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
• Matara
ESOFT Metro Campus - Matara: Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups
• Ratnapura
ESOFT Metro College - Embilipitiya: Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups
Panel Discussion – Empowering Entrepreneurs
• Colombo
Universal College Lanka: Panel Discussion – Empowering Entrepreneurs
Launch of UCL Young Entrepreneurs Club
• Colombo
Universal College Lanka: Launch of UCL Young Entrepreneurs Club
Presentation by UCL Entrepreneurs
• Colombo
Universal College Lanka: Presentation by UCL Entrepreneurs
Women in Entrepreneurship
• Colombo
Universal College Lanka: Women in Entrepreneurship
Uspark! Marketplace
• Colombo
Universal College Lanka: Uspark! Marketplace
Innovation Showcase by SLIIT Innovate Entrepreneurs
• Colombo
SLIIT: Innovation Showcase by SLIIT Innovate Entrepreneurs
Industry Insights Panel
• Colombo
SLIIT: Industry Insights Panel
Entrepreneurship Workshop - Eastern University
• Batticaloa
SPM Foundation: Entrepreneurship Workshop - Eastern University
Startup and Entrepreneur Expo - Eastern University
• Batticaloa
SPM Foundation: Startup and Entrepreneur Expo - Eastern University
SLASSCOM Startup Compass Program
• Colombo
SLASSCOM Sri Lanka: SLASSCOM Startup Compass Program
Thrive Masterclass
2024-11-20 • Colombo
Good Life X : Thrive Masterclass
Schoolpreneur 2024
2024-11-20 •
Sasnaka Sansada Foundation: Schoolpreneur 2024
Hustle Hub
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: Hustle Hub
Legal Launchpad
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NSBM Green University: Legal Launchpad
Entreprenuership for Technoprenuers
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NSBM Green University: Entreprenuership for Technoprenuers
Business roadmap
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: Business roadmap
Moment of Truth
2024-11-20 •
NSBM Green University: Moment of Truth
Moment of Truth
2024-11-20 •
NSBM Green University: Moment of Truth
Building Entrepreneurship through Innovation
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Building Entrepreneurship through Innovation
Aroma and Mosquito Repellent Production
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Aroma and Mosquito Repellent Production
Online Sales
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Online Sales
Digital Coaching for Entrepreneurs and Vidatha Officers
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Digital Coaching for Entrepreneurs and Vidatha Officers
Motivation for Entrepreneurs
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Motivation for Entrepreneurs
Online Marketing Program
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Online Marketing Program
Standards and Quality Control in Production
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Standards and Quality Control in Production
Regulations for Food Production
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Regulations for Food Production
Marketing Promotion
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Marketing Promotion
Digital Marketing Awareness
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Digital Marketing Awareness
Cleaner Production Training
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Cleaner Production Training
Dish Wash
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Dish Wash
Entrepreneurship Development Awareness
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Entrepreneurship Development Awareness
Online Marketing
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Online Marketing
Legal Regulations in Business
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Legal Regulations in Business
Digital Marketing Program
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Digital Marketing Program
GMP Documentation Preparation and Maintenance
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: GMP Documentation Preparation and Maintenance
Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups
• Gampaha
ESOFT Metro Campus - Gampaha: Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups
Human-Centered Problem Solving
• Gampaha
ESOFT Metro College - Nittambuwa: Human-Centered Problem Solving
Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
• Kurunegala
ESOFT Metro Campus - Kurunegala: Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
Developing a Solid Business Plan
• Badulla
ESOFT Metro College - Bandarawela: Developing a Solid Business Plan
Behavioral Styles in Business
• Ampara
ESOFT Metro College - Ampara: Behavioral Styles in Business
Leveraging AI for Entreprenuership - Workshop
• Colombo
BCAS x Trainocate: Leveraging AI for Entreprenuership - Workshop
Kickstart Weekend Maldives
2024-11-21 •
SquareHub: Kickstart Weekend Maldives
Workshop on Entrepreneurship Essesntials: Mastering Problem-Solving and Innovation
• Colombo
Industry Interaction Cell for Computing and Technology (IICFCT) - University of Kelaniya: Workshop on Entrepreneurship Essesntials: Mastering Problem-Solving and Innovation
Career Guidance and Mentoring Program - Rajarata University
• Anuradhapura
The Makers Global: Career Guidance and Mentoring Program - Rajarata University
Product Pitch Exhibition
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: Product Pitch Exhibition
Together in Tune
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NSBM Green University: Together in Tune
Business roadmap
• Colombo
NSBM Green University: Business roadmap
Pinterest Marketing Session
2024-11-21 • Colombo
NSBM Green University: Pinterest Marketing Session
Entreprenuership Film Festival
2024-11-21 • Colombo
NSBM Green University: Entreprenuership Film Festival
Moment of Truth
2024-11-21 •
NSBM Green University: Moment of Truth
Idea LaunchPad - Power Play Pitching
2024-11-21 • Colombo
University of Colombo School of Computing: Idea LaunchPad - Power Play Pitching
Idea LaunchPad - Strategic Expansion Forum
2024-11-21 • Colombo
University of Colombo School of Computing: Idea LaunchPad - Strategic Expansion Forum
Interactive Workshop on Digital Marketing and Advertising Technologies
2024-11-21 • Vavuniya
University of Vavuniya: Interactive Workshop on Digital Marketing and Advertising Technologies
Project ChronoByte
• Colombo
Royal College Computer Society: Project ChronoByte
Entrepreneurship and Financial Management
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Entrepreneurship and Financial Management
Liquid Cleaner Production and Digitalization
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Liquid Cleaner Production and Digitalization
Standards in Packaging and Labeling
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Standards in Packaging and Labeling
Cordial and Jam Production
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Cordial and Jam Production
Marketing Awareness Program
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Marketing Awareness Program
Digital Marketing
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Digital Marketing
Mushroom Cultivation Training
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Mushroom Cultivation Training
Packaging Awareness
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Packaging Awareness
Digital Marketing Program
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National Enterprise Development Authority: Digital Marketing Program
Labeling & Packaging Program
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Vidatha Resource Center & National Enterprise Development Authority: Labeling & Packaging Program
Social Entrepreneurship: Making an Impact
• Nuwara Eliya
ESOFT Metro College - Hatton: Social Entrepreneurship: Making an Impact
Diversity in Entrepreneurship
• Kegalle
ESOFT Metro College - Kegalle: Diversity in Entrepreneurship
Finding Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem
• Anuradhapura
ESOFT Regional Campus - Anuradhapura: Finding Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem
Finding Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem
• Matale
ESOFT Metro College - Dambulla: Finding Opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem
Learning from Failure: Fail Forward
• Badulla
ESOFT Metro College - Badulla: Learning from Failure: Fail Forward
Women-Led Innovation: The Future
• Monaragala
ESOFT Metro College - Monaragala: Women-Led Innovation: The Future
The Power of an Inclusive Workforce for Start-Ups - What Does Inclusivity Mean and How is it Different from Diversity
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Lucytech: The Power of an Inclusive Workforce for Start-Ups - What Does Inclusivity Mean and How is it Different from Diversity
The Power of an Inclusive Workforce for Start-Ups - Why Inclusivity is Important to a Business
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Lucytech: The Power of an Inclusive Workforce for Start-Ups - Why Inclusivity is Important to a Business
The Power of an Inclusive Workforce for Start-Ups - How Can You Achieve Inclusivity in Your Company
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Lucytech: The Power of an Inclusive Workforce for Start-Ups - How Can You Achieve Inclusivity in Your Company
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era
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University of Ruhuna: Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era
Experience sharing forum with industries
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University of Ruhuna: Experience sharing forum with industries
Presentation skills & public speaking
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University of Ruhuna: Presentation skills & public speaking
Career planning and Work-Life Balance
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University of Ruhuna: Career planning and Work-Life Balance
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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University of Ruhuna: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship development program
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University of Ruhuna: Entrepreneurship development program
Financial management for entrepreneurs
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University of Ruhuna: Financial management for entrepreneurs
Business plan development
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University of Ruhuna: Business plan development
Marketing strategies for startups
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University of Ruhuna: Marketing strategies for startups
Intellectual property rights for entrepreneurs
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University of Ruhuna: Intellectual property rights for entrepreneurs
Digital marketing for entrepreneurs
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University of Ruhuna: Digital marketing for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship: Journeys, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Northern Province
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Ecosystem Inclusion Education
Empowering Startups: Technology, Security, and Growth Opportunities
2024-11-22 •
Ecosystem Education
Digi Mansala
2024-11-22 • Colombo
Ecosystem Inclusion Education
Team Treck
• Colombo
Education
Entrepreneurship Development through Innovation
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Ecosystem Education
Soap Production and Marketing
•
Ecosystem Education
Labeling and Packaging Awareness for Entrepreneurs
•
Ecosystem Education
Online Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
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Ecosystem Education
Entrepreneurship Awareness and Detergent Soap Production
•
Ecosystem Education
Customer Care and Branding
•
Ecosystem Education
Detergent and Herbal Soap Production
•
Ecosystem Education
Entrepreneurship, Packaging, Marketing, and Accounting
•
Ecosystem Education
Identifying New Business Opportunities
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Ecosystem Education
Business Name Registration and Legal Background
•
Ecosystem Education
Packaging and Labeling
•
Ecosystem Education
Export-oriented Food Production
•
Ecosystem Education
Spice Production Equipment
•
Ecosystem Education
Washing Powder and Handwash Production
•
Ecosystem Education
Accessible Certifications Post-GMP for Food, Herbal, and Cosmetics
•
Ecosystem Education
Women in Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Barriers
• Jaffna
Ecosystem Inclusion
Branding and Logo Design for Startups
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
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Ecosystem Education
Keynote Speech
• Colombo
Education
Panel Discussion
• Colombo
Education
Keynote Speech
• Colombo
Education
Success Story Segment
• Colombo
Education
ICTA Interactive Session (GEW)
• Colombo
Education
Professional workplace ethics & social
• Matara
Inclusion
Live Panel Discussion – Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
•
Education
Financial Literacy
• Matara
Ecosystem Inclusion
Interactive session with Industry Leaders
• Colombo
Ecosystem
Protecting Your Digital Assets: A Must for Every Business
•
Ecosystem Education
Future Founders
•
Ecosystem Education
SPIKE Quiz Night
• Colombo
Ecosystem Inclusion Education
Entrepreneurship for youth
•
Inclusion
EVOLVE 1.0
• Colombo
Education
Barcode Registration Awareness
•
Ecosystem Education
Standards and Certifications for Safe Food Products
•
Ecosystem Education Policy
Food Analysis Awareness
•
Ecosystem Education Policy
Entrepreneur Attitude Development
•
Ecosystem Education
Branding and Logo Design for Startups
• Polonnaruwa
Ecosystem Education
Understanding Business Law
• Gampaha
Education Policy
Branding and Logo Design for Startups
• Kurunegala
Ecosystem Education
Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
•
Ecosystem Education
3D Printing Workshop for Entrepreneurs
• Kandy
Education
Advanced Workshop on Idea Generation and Business Development for Entrepreneurs
• Vavuniya
Inclusion
Women empowerment in entrepreneurship
• Batticaloa
Ecosystem Inclusion Education
Social Entrepreneurship and Impact-Driven Startups
• Batticaloa
Ecosystem Inclusion
Scaling from Small to Medium Enterprises: Challenges and Solutions
• Batticaloa
Ecosystem Inclusion
Women Entrepreneurship
• Batticaloa
Ecosystem Inclusion
Future Founders
• Colombo
Ecosystem Inclusion Education
Be an Entrepreneur: Start your business
• Colombo
Education
CxO Diaries - Episode 1 - The Journey from Idea to MVP
•
Ecosystem Education
Product Design Course for Entrepreneurs
• Kandy
Education
Digital Entrepreneurship Development
•
Ecosystem Education
Inspiration from Entrepreneurs
• Kalutara
Ecosystem Education
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Developing a Solid Business Plan
• Ratnapura
Ecosystem Education
Learning from Failure: Fail Forward
• Matale
Ecosystem Education
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
• Galle
Ecosystem Education
Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur
• Gampaha
Ecosystem Education
Learning from Failure: Fail Forward
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Diversity in Entrepreneurship
• Puttalam
Ecosystem Inclusion
Learning from Failure: Fail Forward
• Puttalam
Ecosystem Education
Entrepreneurship Unveiled
2024-11-24 • Anuradhapura
Ecosystem Education
Entreprenuership for Students
2024-11-24 •
Inclusion
Books to Business
2024-11-25 • Colombo
Inclusion
emerging labour market trends and entrepreneurial opportunities
2025-11-25 • Nuwara Eliya
Inclusion Education
Cyber Security Program
•
Ecosystem Education
Career Guidance and Mentoring Program - Sabaragamuwa University
• Ratnapura
Education
Road to Green - Field Visit
• Colombo
Ecosystem Inclusion
Entrepreneurship, Packaging, Marketing, and Accounting
•
Ecosystem Education
Digital Marketing Program
•
Ecosystem Education
Entrepreneurship, Packaging, Marketing, and Accounting
•
Ecosystem Education
Idea LaunchPad - Tales of Triumph
2024-11-28 • Colombo
Ecosystem Inclusion Education
You Can Be a Young Entrepreneur!
2024-11-28 •
Ecosystem Education
EduPreneurShip
• Colombo
Education
Startup Huddle
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Civic Innovation Challenge
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Free Co - Working Day
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Barter Challenge
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Policy and the people
• Colombo
Ecosystem Education
Career Guidance and Mentoring Program - Rajarata University
• Gampaha
Ecosystem Education