The University Business Linkage Cell (UBL), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (ESBM) students of the University of Vavuniya, proudly hosts World Entrepreneurship Days and Industrial Exhibition 2025 on Monday, 25th August, and Tuesday, 26th August 2025. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. at the University of Vavuniya premises.
This flagship event is organized in partnership with government departments, industry stakeholders, and NGOs, bringing together a wide network of collaborators to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship across Sri Lanka.
Objectives of the Exhibition
The World Entrepreneurship Days and Industrial Exhibition aims to:
- Promote innovation and creative thinking among students and the wider community
- Showcase entrepreneurial talent across diverse sectors, from agriculture to technology
- Strengthen linkages between academia, industry, and the community
- Encourage young people to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career path
Event Highlights
This year’s exhibition brings together a diverse range of activities and participants:
- 200+ stalls featuring innovative and unique products and services from entrepreneurs across the region
- School student showcases, where young innovators present their creative ideas and products to a wider audience
- Public engagement opportunities, making the event open to the wider community to foster collaboration and support for entrepreneurship
- Collaboration with government departments, industry stakeholders, investors, exporters, and academia, creating valuable networking opportunities for all participants
Why Attend
Attending World Entrepreneurship Days and Industrial Exhibition 2025 offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders. Visitors can explore new products, learn about emerging business ideas, and connect with organizations that support entrepreneurship development in Sri Lanka. Students, in particular, stand to benefit from exposure to real-world business practices and mentorship opportunities available throughout the two-day event.
The exhibition also serves as a platform for policy dialogue between academia, government, and the private sector, encouraging collaborative solutions to challenges facing small and growing businesses in the region.
How to Join
Members of the public, students, and industry professionals are all welcome to attend. For more information about the event schedule and participating organizations, visit the University of Vavuniya official website. You can also learn more about other initiatives from the University Business Linkage Cell.
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