On 12th November at BMICH, the Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly hosted SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025, an evening dedicated to recognizing impactful research & innovative contributions that advance society and industry. The event brought together leading academics, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners committed to driving knowledge-based progress.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Vice Chancellor, and Dr. Lakshitha Pahalagedara, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and Dean, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies & Research. The Guest of Honour, Mr. Krishan Bhalendra, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, joined distinguished attendees including H.E. Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali, representatives of the Indian and U.S. Embassies, Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe (Chairman, EDB), Mr. Dilith Jayaweera (Co-founder & Chairman, Derana Media Network), Prof. Lai Yun-Song, Eng. Mangala Yapa, and Mr. Asela Iddawela. The Awards were held with the strategic partnership of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the official electronic media partnership of Derana Media Network, whose support was instrumental in highlighting the achievements of all participants.
With over 100 applications received, more than 40 awards were presented at the ceremony across Industry, University, and Faculty-level categories. Notable recipients of Industry Awards included Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd, South Asia Textiles (Pvt) Ltd, Hayleys Fabric PLC, MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd, Aadivaasi (Pvt) Ltd, Polydime International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, TAATAS Pvt Ltd, Hettigoda Industries, Xiteb (Pvt) Ltd, Inspirex (Pvt) Ltd, Thimark Technocreations (Pvt) Ltd, Global Sea Foods (Pvt) Ltd, CEEDECS Lanka Holdings, Lake Lodge (Pvt) Ltd, and Green Ignitions (Pvt) Ltd.
Special Recognition Awards celebrated research with societal impact. The Green Impact Award went to MAS Intimates, while the Inclusive Growth Award went to Aadivaasi.
Staff award highlights included Dr. Lasith Yasakethu, recognized with the University-Level Gold award, and Dr. Lakshitha Pahalagedara, honoured with a Faculty-Level Distinction, alongside Merit and Honours awardees who demonstrated exceptional research outputs in their respective fields. Student awards highlighted Ms. W. M. T. Imasha Wijesundara (Distinguished) and Ms. Ashini Sithmini Rupasinghe (Best Inventor).
SLTC congratulates all awardees for their exceptional contributions. This event reinforces SLTC’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, research excellence, and collaboration that drives transformative impact for Sri Lanka and beyond.
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