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The highly anticipated grand finale of the SPARK 2024 Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition took place on September 5, celebrating the next generation of Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial talent. Five finalists from both the “School” and “Open” categories presented their innovative business ideas, with winners being crowned for their outstanding contributions to youth entrepreneurship. Organized by the
The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition 2024 has successfully completed its first round, with 100 young participants undergoing advanced training in business fundamentals and business plan development. Organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, with support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship (SALE) project, and funding from the US
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) has unveiled its latest initiative, the Young Lankan’s program, aimed at nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. This youth development project seeks to empower young minds, positioning them as key drivers of the nation’s economic growth. Recognizing the rapid evolution of the global economy, COYLE’s
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has introduced the ‘Diribala Next Gen School Entrepreneurship Grooming Programme,’ aimed at empowering school students and fostering entrepreneurial skills among the youth. The initiative was launched at Yashodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Gampaha, a school known for its vibrant entrepreneurial activities. Students at this school are already engaged in various
Fcode Labs, a prominent Health-Tech company, is offering a free online Quality Assurance (QA) masterclass tailored specifically for startup founders. Scheduled for August 14 at 6 p.m. CET, the masterclass will be led by Udara Sembukuttiarachchi, an expert in quality assurance. The session will focus on the vital role of quality engineering during the early
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. The new program, designed to counteract brain drain and foster local talent, includes collaborations with organizations such as IDB, SED, NAITA, and EDB, as well as other governmental entities. Moving beyond traditional banking services, BOC’s ‘beyond banking’
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) recently hosted ‘The Big Lunch,’ in collaboration with iLEAD International Academy and CIFOR-ICRAF, to promote green entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka. This event marked a pivotal step towards establishing Sri Lanka as a leader in environmental conservation and sustainable economic growth. Attendees included members of various Business Chambers, government
The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship competition, a premier national platform for fostering young entrepreneurs, has officially opened applications for its 2024 edition. Organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, SPARK invites youth aged 15 to 30 years to participate in two categories: The School Category and the Open Category. Ceylon Chamber of Commerce CEO Buwenakabahu
In a major boost to Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat to provide interest-free loans to agribusiness entrepreneurs and farmers. This marks the beginning of the Agricultural Modernisation Program’s first phase. The MoUs were formalized between the Bank of Ceylon, the Regional Development Bank, and
The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition has officially opened applications for its 2024 edition, inviting young individuals aged 15-30 years to participate. The competition, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, offers a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas into viable ventures. SPARK is divided into two categories: the School Category and