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At EDB, we regularly update our announcements page with our tenders, training programs, trade shows and fairs, important notifications, vacancies, and so on targeting Sri Lankan exporters, foreign buyers and anyone else who’s interested in these matters.

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  • Calling for Applications - Japan Market Development Programme for ICT Companies and Tech Start-ups Under JICA Technical Cooperation 16 March 2024

    The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is implementing a programme to support Sri Lankan ICT companies & Tech Start-ups, to enter the Japanese Market. The project will be implemented for a period of 2 years starting from 2024.

    The selected companies will be guided, coached, and will be introduced to the Japanese market through potential events.

    FOR WHOM
    ICT companies and Tech start-ups in the following verticals and technologies are eligible to apply.

    Verticals
    • Agriculture related solutions
    • Manufacturing related solutions
    • Health/medical related solutions
    • Retail / E-commerce
    • Education related solutions
    • Digital Transformation solutions
    Technologies
    • Cyber Security
    • Artificial Intelligent (AI)
    • Embedded systems
    • IoT
    • Immersive Technologies

    WHAT IS OFFERED

    • Awareness building on Japanese business culture and opportunities in Japanese Market.
    • One-on-one coaching sessions with Japanese Consultants to prepare for the Japanese Market
    • Support to prepare and improve promotional materials for the Japanese Market
    • Introduction to Japanese business networks
    • Inward/outward matchmaking missions
    • Support to promote your business in Japan through an online platform

    HOW TO APPLY
    Interested ICT companies & Tech Start-ups are requested to complete the online application which is available under “Announcements” on the EDB website www.srilankabusiness.com.

    Duly completed applications with relevant documents should be submitted on or before 31st March, 2024. Applications will be reviewed by a Panel appointed by the EDB, and JICA Consultancy Team will make the final selections.

    For further information please contact Ms. Vajira Kularathna, Assistant Director [email protected] or Mr. Dinesh Attanayake, Export Promotion Officer [email protected] of the Export Services Division via email or Tel: 0112303862.

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  • Expand your IT business to Germany/EU with IPD technical assistance 15 March 2024

    EDB has been working with Import Promotion Desk (IPD - Germany) on the Agriculture sector for More than five years. EDB requested to introduce Sri Lankan tech companies to Germany and EU on the same lines. Accordingly they are in the process of evaluating Sri Lanka along with few other partner countries. The IPD team is planning to obtain profiles of the Sri Lankan IT/BPM companies (SMEs) and they will do the selection of beneficiary countries/companies according to IPD guidelines. A team from IPD will make a fact finding mission to Sri Lanka and they will be visiting selected IT companies and consider for technical assistance by assessing your company capabilities.

    IPD ITO Programme

    IPD ITO Programme

    IPD ITO Programme

    IPD ITO Programme

    Interested companies may refer the IPD flyer and EOI format to apply for the IPD technical assistance programme and to showcase the country capability to obtain this technical assistance for Sri Lanka. Make sure to save your EoI by your company name and send via email to Export Services team of EDB - [email protected] and [email protected] on or before 25th March 2024.

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    Inquires:
     Export Services Division (Level 07)
         Sri Lanka Export Development Board
     0112303869

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  • Sri Lanka’s participation at Tyre Cologne 2024 04 March 2024

    The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Germany is organizing Sri Lanka’s participation at the Tyre Cologne 2024 Exhibition in Cologne Germany from 4th to 6th June 2024 to promote Sri Lankan Tyre Manufacturing sector.

    The “Tyre Cologne” is an international trade exhibition for the tyre industry held in Germany biennially together with engaging conference sessions and special parallel events. Exhibitors from around the globe will present their innovations during the event including from tyres, to workshop supplies, tyre recycling and disposal. The event held in 2022 had attracted 300 exhibitors and more than 12,000 trade visitors from 100 countries.  The “Tyre Cologne” will provide the right conceptual strategies for the international tyre industry and a platform to showcase future-oriented market developments.

    OBJECTIVES

    • To enhance the international visibility of Sri Lankan tyre industry and utilize the benefits of EU GSP+ concession of zero duty.
    • To establish business contacts with the buyers of tyre related products across the world.
    • To gain knowledge on market trends, new products, competitor intelligence, latest technology available, etc.  

    FOR WHOM

    Applications are invited from Tyre Manufacturers/Exporters under the following product categories:

    Tyres, wheels, inner tubes, carcasses, wheels (Rims), tyre & wheel accessories, vehicle accessories, workshop equipment, equipment & materials for tyre rethreading, repair materials and services for the tyre industry.

    COST OF PARTICIPATION AND EDB ASSISTANCE

    The participants have to meet the full cost of the participation including cost of stall, airfare, and accommodation, etc. and EDB may consider providing assistance towards the part cost of stall for SME companies.

    The EDB will organize the B2B meetings for each participant company with the support of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK) and the Sri Lanka Embassy in Germany during the exhibition.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE

    Applications should be made on the prescribed form available at the Industrial Products Division, (6th Floor), EDB, Provincial offices of the EDB. Applications could also be downloaded from the EDB website www.srilankabusiness.com under “Announcements”. Duly completed application forms should be sent to reach the Acting Director, Industrial Products, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, NDB-EDB Tower, 42, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02 on or before 19th March 2024. Selections will be done by an interview panel appointed by the EDB.

    For further details please contact Mr. Susantha Premarathna, Deputy Director on 0716289015 or Mrs. Dilsha De Alwis, Export Promotion Officer on 078-8383458 or 0112300705-11 (Ext. 359) Fax: 011-2300715, E-mail: [email protected] 

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  • Vacancy - Post of Director General (HM 2-2) 03 March 2024

  • Academic and Corporate Collaboration to Improve Construction, Power & Energy and Engineering Services for the International Market 28 February 2024

  • 95th Course on Operational Aspects of International Trade 27 February 2024

  • Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) 03 August 2023

    The EU Commission by the implementing regulation - (EU) 2022/144, has entered the name ‘Ceylon Cinnamon’ to the register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications (Ceylon Cinnamon PGI) with effect from 2nd February, 2022.

    The ownership and custodianship of the “Ceylon Cinnamon” is vested with the Export Development Board (EDB), in accordance with the Cabinet Memorandum approved by the Cabinet Ministers in year 2009.

    The Export Development Board (EDB) is empowered to issue the license for Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) Mark pursuant to the implementing regulation - (EU) 2022/144, to the eligible stakeholders of Ceylon Cinnamon value chain who implement a control plan that complies with the stipulated GI specifications (Annexure I - Eligible stakeholders of Ceylon Cinnamon value chain).

    The ‘PGI Mark” can be displayed only on value added Ceylon Cinnamon Packs including Cinnamon cut quills, Cinnamon powder, and Cinnamon leaf oil & Cinnamon bark oil containing 100% Pure Ceylon Cinnamon grown, processed, and manufactured in Sri Lanka.

    Those interested

    The Cinnamon stakeholders who comply with the following eligibility criteria are invited to forward their applications to EDB to obtain license to use PGI mark for above mentioned Ceylon Cinnamon products.

    Eligibility Criteria;

        •  Member of the Association for Ceylon Cinnamon Protected Geographical Indication (ACCPGI). If you are not a member of the association, please forward your application to ACCPGI (Annexure-II – Notice of ACCPGI).
    OR
    Contact the Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) office relevant to your district http://www.dea.gov.lk/contact-dist/ to obtain membership of ACCPGI.

        •  Implementation of three levels of control in the supply chain following the guide books published referring to Ceylon Cinnamon GI specification (self-control, internal control, and external control)-Annexure-III Guide books for growers /processors/ manufacturers and exporters.

        •  Recommendation from the competent authority who act as external controller (Department of Export Agriculture) as a PGI farmer, processor, manufacture or exporter.

    Application Guidelines;

    The Cinnamon value chain players who fulfil the above three eligibility criteria are requested to submit a duly completed application form by e-mail / post to - Director/Export Agriculture Division No.42, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo-02 or through email to [email protected] along with the recommendation from the Department of Export Agriculture.

    Applications could be obtained from the Export Agriculture Division of the EDB (6th Floor) or downloaded from the EDB website https://www.srilankabusiness.com/announcements

    For Information;

    For further details please contact Ms Dinushi Herath, Department of Export Agriculture on 076 4661709, or Mr. Faheem / Mr. Gayan, Export Promotion Officers of EDB on 0112-300732, E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

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