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What’s Going On In The Sri Lankan Startup Ecosystem? (January 2020)

As we wish you a happy and prosperous new year, here’s a list of startup events to look forward to in January.

Support For Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs In Sri Lanka

Date: 11 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/500903687198687/

Organised by GrowthFosters, this event seeks to develop the entrepreneurial skills of female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka.

Business Startup Workshop

Date: 12 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/764747627358658/

Designed and delivered by Business Consultant & Trainer Arqam Azhar, this programme will explore various aspects of conceptualising and launching a business.

Build Your Start-up

Date: 14 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/2428544460565348/

If you must fail, better to fail in the first 3 months than put in 3 years of time. The Lean Startup & Business Analyst aren’t just about how to create a more successful entrepreneurial business.

How To Become An Entrepreneur

Date: 18 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/560530661193607/

Interested in starting your own business? Attend this event and learn the do’s & don’ts from an expert who has walked this path & succeeded.

How To Start An Ecommerce Business – A Beginner’s Workshop

Date: 21 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/800978897040932/

If you have been dreaming of starting your own online business, this workshop is for you. Starting your own e-commerce business sounds scary. We get that. But there isn’t a better time to start an ecommerce business in Sri Lanka than now.

This workshop is NOT for you if you want to start the next Kapruka.com. or Takas.lk.

But if you want to build an ecommerce business that can be managed by just YOU or a small team and still make money, this workshop is for you.

Profitable Innovation

Date: 23 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/452570065435887/

What makes an organisation “innovative” anyway? Learn how your organisation can profit from innovation in this fun and interactive workshop which will give you practical steps to follow.

UPDATE 16.01.2020

Makerspace Meet-Up

Date: 17 January 2019

Come become a part of the Hatch Guild for the Makerspace lab at Hatch.

Toastmasters Club Meeting

Date: 21 January 2019

The next meeting of the Toastmasters Club of Hatch will be taking place on the 21st of January. If you’re looking to improve your public speaking skills, this is the place to be!

AI In Agriculture

Date: 24 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/774011403103861

A discussion on the future of Artificial Intelligence in the field of Agriculture Tech with Jeevan Gnanam, SLASSCOM, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce & Hatch.

Win Higher Profit Projects With Peter Argent Of Tech Genies

Date: 29 January 2019
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/1386762768163628/

This workshop aims to give you extra confidence in taking on more complex and higher value projects. Expect a lively and interactive workshop where you learn new tools while taking part in fun activities.

Cover image credits: ReadMe.lk

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