National Innovation Agency
Where Only Innovation
Matters
Matters
The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is established as mandated by ACT, No. 22 of 2019 with the specific aim of promoting better understanding on innovations in the fields of social, science and technology, defense, environment and service, and their impact on the economy of the country
Click here to view or download the National Innovation Report 2024 – Sri Lanka
Innovation Criteria
Science & Technology Innovation
Social Innovation
Eco Innovation
Service Innovation
Defense Innovation
Our Collaborators
Our View
National Innovation Agency has been instituted at a time of critical need. As an agency mandated to Innovation it would do its creative best to ensure that Innovation becomes the accepted norm in ensuring our economy enters into a trajectory of economic growth and brings about a significant quality of life and standard of living. Team NIA understands the urgent need for effective collaboration
Prof.Ajith de Alwis
Inaugural CIO
Vision
A better Sri Lanka through innovation
Mission
To simulate and develop the innovation eco-system in Sri Lanka
Objectives
- Formulating NATIONAL POLICIES in respect of innovations
- Ensuring NATIONAL RESEARCH is aligned with and contributes to the economy
- COORDINATING innovators and initiatives to foster impact
- Identifying any OBSTACLES in the public and private sector that hamper innovation
- Establishing a vibrant NATIONAL INNOVATION ECO SYSTEM, partnering with the private sector
National Innovation Space
Upcoming Events
Recent Events
TISC@NIA
Technology Innovation Support Center
The WIPO Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) provides innovators in developing countries with access to locally based, high-quality technology information and related services, helping them to exploit their innovative potential and to create, protect, and manage their intellectual property (IP) rights.” – www.wipo.int
TISC@NIA is the successor of TISC@COSTI which was launched on 18th December 2014 targeting to stimulate innovation by increasing awareness of IP and promoting the scope and quality of innovation in Sri Lanka
Our Innovation Platforms
National Innovation dashboard
Virtual Accelerator
Collaborators Events
Are you passionate about innovation…….
Do you think innovation can change our country……..
It’s your time to be a part
National Innovation agency opens up hands to all
volunteers who are keen to support the country