NSF a Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation.
NSF’s excellence has also been recognized internationally for its efforts in science popularization, promoting science education, and enhancing national scientific literacy. Notably, NSF received the prestigious “Manthan Award – South Asia” from the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), New Delhi, India, as well as the “e‑Swabhimani Award” from the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka in 2011.
NSF is always committed to deliver its mandate aligning with the National Policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with encouragement and guidance of the Director General and the Board of Management. NSF ‘Lab to Market’ model and the ‘Research into Practice’ model are well aligned with the ‘Scientific Solutions for the Society’, a high priority national concern.
The National Science Foundation functions under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The organization was initially established as the National Science Council (NSC) in 1968 (Act No. 09 of 1968). NSC was restructured as the Natural Resources, Energy and Science Authority (NARESA) in 1982 (Act No. 78 of 1981). After 16 years of service, NARESA was emerged as the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1998 by the Science and Technology Development Act No. 11 of 1994.
As a competent and capable Institute, with a team leading the way in exploring and adopting new technological tools, techniques, and best practices, NSF is dedicated to promote Science, Technology and Innovation for the economic and social prosperity of Sri Lanka. The NSF Team operates across many areas, with a focus on providing thought leadership and direction, by establishing and promoting best practices on research and development to provide appropriate recommendations and supporting science education in specific focus areas considered critical. Our core strength in propelling the organization to the success is the well qualified, experienced and skillful human capital.
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Vision
To be the nation’s premier driving force in promoting Science, Technology & Innovation for economic and social prosperity of Sri Lanka”
Mission
Initiate, facilitate and support research, development, innovation and technology transfer through funding, knowledge creation, capacity building, partnerships, information dissemination and popularizing science so as to;
- create a knowledge driven society and economy, efficiently and effectively, and
- contribute to improve the quality of life and standard of living of our people, whilst nurturing a competent staff and ensuring transparency, accountability, fairness, equity and principles of sustainability.
Strengthening National Research, Development and Innovation Eco-System
The National Science Foundation (NSF) of Sri Lanka plays a pivotal role in supporting and strengthening the National Research, Development, and Innovation Ecosystem to promote wealth creation and ensure the wellbeing of the citizens of Sri Lanka. NSF, as a key government organization, has designed its programmes and initiatives to contribute to this endeavor at three different levels. Read more
Painting Art credit : Mr Muditha Padukkage, National Science Foundation