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Venture Engine advances to workshop phase

2021, NewsBy mhadminNovember 30, 2021Leave a comment

Sri Lanka’s pioneering start-up acceleration programme, Venture Engine, has kicked off its workshops phase. Over the next few weeks, participants will be focusing on upgrading their business acumen and other skills and, as a consequence, become better prepared to engage with potential investors and mentors.

Ceylon Chamber’s Council for Startups shows way forward

2021, NewsBy mhadminNovember 12, 2021Leave a comment

The investment ecosystem in Sri Lanka has drastically changed over the last few years, leading to more opportunities and growth for local entrepreneurs.

Dialog Axiata Powers Venture Engine Start-up Acceleration Programme

2021, NewsBy mhadminNovember 10, 2021Leave a comment

Founded by BOV Capital and the Indian Angel Network, Venture Engine is partnered by the Lankan Angel Network (LAN) and supported by Dialog Axiata PLC.

Venture Engine 2021 applications to close on 22 Oct

2021, NewsBy mhadminOctober 15, 2021Leave a comment

Sri Lanka’s pioneering startup acceleration program, Venture Engine, will soon wrap up its submissions phase….

Venture Engine returns for 10th year

2021, NewsBy mhadminSeptember 28, 2021Leave a comment

Sri Lanka’s pioneering startup acceleration program Venture Engine has launched its 2021 edition,

CSE’s new tech-savvy investors will be future of start-ups

2021, NewsBy mhadminSeptember 3, 2021Leave a comment

In a relentless push towards modernisation and staying open throughout various lockdowns, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has experienced some remarkable changes over the last 18 months.

CSE’s new, tech savvy investors will be the future of startups

2021, NewsBy mhadminSeptember 3, 2021Leave a comment

In a relentless push towards modernisation, and staying open throughout various lockdowns, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has experienced some remarkable changes over the last 18 months.

SL’s potential in becoming Asia’s next Start-up and Innovation Hub

2021, NewsBy mhadminAugust 15, 2021

Sri Lanka’s start-up ecosystem has grown significantly over the past 15 years, benefitting greatly from a fast growing ICT sector…

Transforming Sri Lanka into a Start-up Nation

2021, NewsBy mhadminAugust 11, 2021

Post COVID-19 Sri Lanka will be in an ideal position for a major pivot away from its old safety net of traditional investments…

CCC supports startups to attract Investments

2021, NewsBy mhadminJuly 18, 2021

In line with the recently concluded Sri Lanka Investment Forum (SLIF) 2021 organised by the BOI, the Council for Startups…

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Program Dates

Date

Event

Location

18th June 2025

9th Venture Engine Launch

15th July 2025

Closing of Submissions

28th July 2025

02 Min pitch

Dialog Boardroom

30st July 2025

Workshop 1: Business Plan & Branding

Virtual

04th Aug 2025

Workshop 2: Due Diligence

Virtual

6th Aug 2025

Workshop 3: Finance Planning

Virtual

13th Aug 2025

Round 1 Presentations

Dialog Boardroom

18th Aug 2025

Workshop 4: Start-up Funding Cycle & Valuations

Virtual

21st Aug 2025

Workshop 5: Go to Market & Value Proposition

Virtual

25th Aug 2025

Workshop 6: Shareholder Agreement & Good Governance

1st Sep 2025

Round 2 :Presentations

Dialog Boardroom

12th Sep 2025

Mock pitch session

Dialog Boardroom

17th Sep 2025

Venture Engine Finale Presentations

Dialog Auditorium

18th Sep 2025

Venture Engine Awards & Cocktails


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