Sri Lanka-Japan ICT Matchmaking 2026 Boosts Digital Exports 📈

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, alongside the EDB, hosted a major business matching event to integrate Sri Lankan tech firms into the Japanese market, addressing Japan’s growing IT talent shortage. • Overall Figures & Sector Impact The ICT/BPM sector has solidified its position as Sri Lanka's second-largest export earner, generating over US$ 1.5 Bn annually. The industry is backed by a workforce of 85,000+ professionals specializing in software development, AI, and cybersecurity. • Event Highlights 10 Leading Firms: Participants included Adventa, Bileeta, Calcey, EFutures, Effective, Imara, Kingslake, Lonnslab, Synergy, and Zillione. 400+ B2B Meetings: Facilitated direct engagement with over 50 Japanese entities, including giants like Fujitsu, Nikkei Inc., and Toppan. • Strategic Outlook JETRO highlighted Sri Lanka’s competitive edge through cultural compatibility and high-end technical capabilities. The collaboration moves beyond traditional outsourcing toward high-value R&D and data analytics, positioning Sri Lanka as a strategic hub in South Asia for Japanese innovation. • Key Partners Supported by JETRO, JICA, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). 🇯🇵🇱🇰