The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is mandated by ACT, No. 22 of 2019 with the specific aim of promoting innovations in the country.
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ALT NIA Partners with nVentures! On 13th February 2026, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with nVentures at NIA premises. This collaboration will empower innovators, support startups, and strengthen Sri Lanka’s national innovation ecosystem. By combining NIA’s innovation mandate with nVentures’ venture expertise, we are creating new opportunities for ideas to grow, scale, and make a real impact. Together, we are building a brighter future for Sri Lanka’s innovators! 💡🌍 #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #SriLanka #NationalInnovationEcosystem
ALT This collaboration will help develop regional innovation networks, support enterprise development, and contribute to the Sri Lanka Innovation Index (SLINDEX) and Provincial Innovation Index (P-SLINDEX). Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive national innovation ecosystem! 🌱🤝
ALT Founded in 1985, WCIC is recognized as the first women-only trade chamber in the world, championing women entrepreneurs and professionals in Sri Lanka. This collaboration aims to strengthen women’s engagement in the country’s innovation ecosystem through capacity building, networking, policy advocacy, and support for women-led enterprises. Both NIA and WCIC are committed to working hand in hand to create meaningful opportunities for women innovators and entrepreneurs, contributing to a more inclusive and innovation-driven Sri Lanka.
ALT Through this partnership: 📷 NIA will align national innovation priorities, facilitate research linkages, provide policy and institutional support, and channel high-potential innovators into structured programs. 📷 Hatch Innovation will design and deliver innovation, entrepreneurship, and design-thinking programs, while providing access to MakerStudio facilities for prototyping, MVP development, testing, and validation. 📷 Expected outcomes: stronger innovation capabilities, faster prototyping cycles, and a robust pipeline of market-ready startups aligned with national needs.
