📈 SLASSCOM’s Xcellerate Program Drives Sri Lanka’s Startup Investment Readiness

• Program Impact & Growth: Initiated in 2023 in collaboration with the IFC and the government of Japan, the initiative has supported over 80 MVP-stage tech startups, focusing on software, digital platforms, and emerging hardware to boost Sri Lanka's ICT/BPM and digital economy. • Current 2026 Cohort: Partnering with the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), the 2026 cohort is currently accelerating 21 high-potential tech startups through structured training in scaling strategy, financial forecasting, and investor pitching. • Sector & Industry Contributions: Managed alongside acceleration partner nVentures, the program supports key verticals. Sector standouts include Dossiers, Shopbook, and Prologics driving fintech and financial inclusion, Flash Health expanding healthcare technology, and ExamHub alongside Flash Health gaining global recognition at the World Summit Awards 2024. • Performance Metrics: The program achieved a Post-Program Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +60, placing it in the top quartile globally against the industry average of +40. Mentor accessibility was rated 4.2/5 by participating founders.