April 18, 2024
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4min
DFCC Bank, a pioneering financial institution that empowers women through financial inclusion, proudly supported the prestigious WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023 as the Diamond Sponsor and Banking Partner recently. This partnership underscores DFCC Bank’s unwavering commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly the pivotal role of women in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. The Awards […]

February 19, 2024
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Showcasing creativity and forward-thinking, SLT-MOBITEL successfully hosted the first ‘Innovation Day 2023, supporting staff and budding external entrepreneurs. The event took place recently at the SLT-MOBITEL R&D Centre, The Embryo, Trace City, Maradana. Fostering a culture of creativity and excellence, the event provided a platform to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions from the SLT-MOBITEL R&D team, company […]

December 15, 2023
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6min
      Friday, 15th December 2023, Colombo: Boosting innovation and fueling business acumen, Macubator, the external accelerator by MAC Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, offers an exciting platform to give wing to the startup ambitions of aspiring entrepreneurs and university students. Macubator by Guardian Angels Fund is supported by a diverse panel of industry experts and […]

November 23, 2023
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6min
      Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 23, 2023—Working parents in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka can now access high-quality early childhood development and childcare options with the opening of St Mary’s Montessori House of Children and Day Care Center, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), government of Australia, Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and Sarvodaya. […]

November 20, 2023
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3min
      The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) and Nations Trust Bank PLC have entered a partnership to address the crucial need for strengthening entrepreneurship and preparing the next generation of professionals to become successful local entrepreneurs. The partnership between COYLE and Nations Trust Bank reaffirms their shared belief that empowering young entrepreneurs […]

November 8, 2023
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      The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), the prestigious international competition for student entrepreneurs, is back in Sri Lanka, providing young business leaders with a platform to showcase their innovative ventures. In Sri Lanka, the GSEA 2023 programme is being conducted and facilitated by the David Pieris Group (By the Entrepreneurs Organization Sri […]

November 2, 2023
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      Financial literacy is a pivotal challenge facing female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Recognising this, DFCC Aloka, a complete financial proposition for women, has extended its support to female entrepreneurs by offering financial support and valuable non-financial benefits. Among these initiatives, the DFCC Aloka Financial Literacy Forums are spreading awareness through enlightening knowledge-sharing […]


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