Sri Lanka Inventors Commission

19/08/2026

“There’s a way to do it better - find it.”
- Thomas Edison

Young innovators from schools across Sri Lanka are invited to present original ideas, creative solutions and bold inventions.

Represent your school. Showcase your innovation. Compete with young minds from across the country.

Registrations for the Future’26 Inter-School Innovation Competition and Exhibition are now open.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/FmQBhB3sbZUxRr8F7

Guidelines:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15qn0UavmARxCKVDMsunxrnx694Dkr-M9/view?usp=drive_link

Registration Deadline: 23rd of August

Be part of a platform where ideas compete, connect and inspire.

19/08/2026

National Inventors Forum
Pre-Discussion

03/08/2026

The Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) participated in the Kandy Vidatha Exhibition 2026, held on 31 July 2026 at the Kandy Divisional Secretariat. The exhibition provided a valuable platform to showcase the inventions and innovations developed by research institutes, entrepreneurs, school students, teachers, and members of the public, while promoting creativity, technological advancement, and innovation within the community.

03/08/2026

Next stage of the Road Safety Inventions and Innovations Competition discussions with inventors for Advancing, Implementation, and Commercialisation of Inventions

24/07/2026

On 23rd July 2026, the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) and the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), having had a string mutual understanding and worked together for years, now officially entered to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the start of a three-year partnership to strengthen Sri Lanka's innovation ecosystem through the TECHNO Exhibition.

This partnership is all about creating more opportunities for Sri Lankan inventors. By working together, SLIC and IESL will promote innovation, raise awareness of intellectual property, support the commercialization of inventions, and connect inventors with engineers, industries, investors, universities, financial institutions, and government organizations.

Together, we hope to help more Sri Lankan innovations move beyond great ideas and become real-world solutions that benefit society and contribute to the country's economic growth.

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting inventors, encouraging innovation, and building a stronger future for Sri Lanka through technology and creativity.

23/07/2026

On 20 July 2026, a team of Commission led by Mr N. N. W. Dolawatta, Director / CEO met with Additional Presidential Secretary, Eng. S. P. C. Sugeeshwara, and the Clean Sri Lanka team to discuss the potential application of patented Sri Lankan inventions for dengue control.

The discussion focused on leveraging innovative technologies developed by local inventors to support national efforts in eradicating dengue and strengthening public health through innovation.

The meeting also explored opportunities for collaboration to evaluate and implement effective, patent-backed solutions that can contribute to a cleaner and healthier Sri Lanka.

21/07/2026

We sincerely thank the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), for recognizing the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission as the Invention Promotion Partner of TECHNO 2026. We look forward to working together to promote innovation and celebrate Sri Lankan inventiveness. 🇱🇰✨

21/07/2026

16/07/2026

Following the signing of the MoU between the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission and the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a productive meeting was held to discuss collaborative initiatives in startup development, patent assistance, and intellectual property awareness with Dr. H. Thilak Chaminda, Associate Dean – Research, and Dr. Dinesh Arunatileka, PhD, Head of the Research Unit . Together, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka.

16/07/2026

🌾 INNOVATE TODAY. NOURISH TOMORROW. 🌾

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the World Food Day 2026 Youth Innovation Challenge in Sri Lanka!

Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education and supported by Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), we are calling on all university students aged 18–35 to turn their groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions for our agrifood systems.

Whether your passion lies in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, climate resilience, or food security, this is your chance to make a tangible impact.

What’s in it for you?
🏆 National recognition & cash awards
🧠 Mentorship from top experts
💰 Commercialization grants & investment opportunities
🚀 Pathways to scale your solution

Don’t miss the deadlines:
📅 Register by: July 20, 2026
📅 Submissions due: July 31, 2026

👉 Scan the QR code on the poster to register, or email your completed template to [email protected].

Resources:

Submission Template: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H_ZLvg_7XfDcJzdOglh6kX9P6uswA-kh?usp=drive_link

Guidance Note: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M7W-ZBk5f-OP1q5_H-6fOdNC5k3hUGjA

Download the Guidance Note and Submission Template via the links.