Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka’s AI startup ecosystem boasts world-class talent but struggles with scaling due to funding gaps, outdated policies, and limited digital adoption. Industry leaders urge urgent reforms, aggressive VC funding, and stronger collaboration to unlock the country’s potential to build a $15 billion digital economy.
SLASSCOM’s Women Technopreneurs Forum concluded Hack Like a Girl 2.0 and Fast Forward 4.0, empowering female tech founders in Sri Lanka. Five startups won Fast Forward’s accelerator support, while university teams presented innovative hackathon projects addressing social challenges. Supported by key partners, these initiatives boost female-led innovation in Sri Lanka’s tech ecosystem.