Workshops & Entrepreneurship Development Sessions
Building Skills for Future Entrepreneurs
The Workshops and Entrepreneurship Development Sessions are designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience essential for navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Conducted by experienced industry professionals, trainers, and subject matter experts, these sessions focus on developing core competencies required to transform ideas into sustainable ventures.
Participants will engage in interactive learning experiences covering key areas such as idea validation, business model development, branding strategies, digital marketing, financial literacy, and leadership skills. In addition to skill-building workshops, the program includes specialized sessions that emphasize social entrepreneurship and sustainability, encouraging participants to create ventures that generate both economic and social value.
The initiative also integrates career guidance components to help individuals explore entrepreneurship as a viable and rewarding career path. Furthermore, dedicated sessions on investor engagement and funding opportunities will provide insights into startup financing, including venture capital, angel investment, grants, and incubation support.
Overall, these sessions aim to empower participants with the confidence, knowledge, and tools necessary to take the first steps toward entrepreneurial success.
Committee Members
Dr. Eranga Jayasekara
Director,
Career Guidance Unit,
University ofSri Jayewardenepura
Dr. Ravindra Kumara
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mr. Dhanuka Perera
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepur
