📈 SLASSCOM Propels 25 Startups to Global IIT Madras Program

SLASSCOM has selected 25 high-potential Sri Lankan startups for a fully-funded, six-week international residential entrepreneurship program at IIT Madras Pravartak, India. Supported by the High Commission of India, the initiative aims to scale local innovation into the global market. • Program Details: Titled "Mastering the Startup Journey," the residency runs from 2 February to 14 March 2026. It focuses on strategy, product-market fit, and internationalization within India’s vast investor ecosystem. • Sector Diversity: The cohort represents a broad spectrum of the ICT/BPM and advanced manufacturing sectors, including AI, automation, health-tech, and renewable energy. • Strategic Impact: Part of a broader bilateral agreement, this follows the creation of 700 training slots for Sri Lankans to enhance national competitiveness and export-led growth. • Key Participants: Selected from over 100 applicants, the group includes startups such as SpectrifyAI, Volfpack Energy, and MediMan Life, highlighting the country's diversifying tech landscape. This initiative underscores SLASSCOM's goal of positioning Sri Lanka as a global innovation hub by fostering cross-border collaboration and entrepreneurial capacity.