This scheme aims at taking research outputs beyond laboratory scales by extending financial support to both state and non-state sector organizations to conduct projects that have potential for creating value. It also aims to strengthen capacity and capability of non-state sector companies (small, medium, and large) enabling them to conduct activities leading to producing locally, regionally, or globally competitive new materials, products, or devices, installing new processes, systems, and services, or to improving those of already produced or installed and become active partners in the innovation process. This scheme encourages regionally and globally competitive innovations. Read more

This scheme will provide an opportunity for people or companies with entrepreneurial skills to establish new businesses based on technologies/inventions. NSF will provide seed funds for a limited period till start-up take off the ground. This funding scheme, particularly for establishing new technology-based firms based on university protected technology, impacts the likelihood of such enterprises developing and surviving beyond the start-up phase. This scheme encourages the establishment of new technology-based firms by state & non-state sector organizations and individuals. Read more

Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) was established at NSF in 2015 due to a MoU between National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) and the NSF. This centre was established with a view to providing innovators with access to high quality technology information and related services, to create, protect and manage their intellectual property (IP) rights to commercially exploit IP.

Facilities provided by the TISC Center;

• Awareness building on IP
• Consulting in drafting and filing patent applications
• Providing access to patent information

Some of the innovative products that we supported are listed here 

The NSF Technology Awards, given annually, celebrate the grantees who have demonstrated outstanding merit in carrying out projects under the above grant schemes. The awards symbolize our belief in the symbiotic relationship between scientificific innovation and commercial success, affirming our commitment to both technology development and the promotion of commercialization of R&D. Read more

National Awards for Science & Technology Achievements are destined to exclusively recognize the significant contributions made by Sri Lankan scientists, engineers, technologists and entrepreneurs towards the economic and social development of Sri Lanka through significant science & technology inputs. Transformation of knowledge into products, processes, services or solutions that add value across industry for maximum socio-economic benefit is one aspect promoted by this awards scheme. Secondly, it is designed to enhance innovative culture and capacity for economic advantage. Read More

The Technology Development and Innovations Arm (TDIA) was set up at the National Science Foundation (NSF) due to the urgent need in the economy to address the scientific development pathway to economic prosperity. Read more

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