Sri Lanka expands funding and support for innovation researchPosted by Onlanka News Desk on August 6, 2026 - 9:37 amSri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the Government will provide the infrastructure, financial support and institutional links needed to strengthen innovation research and technology-based businesses. The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament yesterday (August 5) while responding to questions raised by Member of Parliament Dr. Janaka Senarathna. These centres provide support for prototype development, product design, business development and intellectual property management. The Prime Minister further said Technology and Innovation Support Centre projects have been introduced since 2014 under a concept developed by the World Intellectual Property Organization. Around 25 Technology and Innovation Support Centres have now been established at universities and technology and research institutions across Sri Lanka.