SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub

Hosted by Export Development Board (EDB) Sri Lanka, the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub was established in partnership with the International Trade Centre’s – a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization – flagship Women and Trade Programme, the SheTrades Initiative.

The SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub serves as a resource centre for Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs to access business generation activities, networking opportunities, capacity building programmes and new business linkages.

Key Focus Areas:

• Enhancing market access for women-led businesses
• Capacity building and skills development
• Business matchmaking and networking opportunities
• Policy advocacy for women in trade

How Can You Benefit?

• Market Access: Connect with international buyers and expand your business into global markets.
• Capacity Building: Gain access to training programs on export readiness, business development and financial literacy.
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in business matchmaking events and trade missions.
• Policy Advocacy: Be part of a global movement advocating for more inclusive trade policies.
• Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from industry experts and successful women entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria

To join the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, your business must meet the following criteria:

• Be a legally registered business in Sri Lanka.
• Have a minimum of 25% women ownership.
• Be engaged in export or have the potential to enter international markets.
• Be willing to participate in capacity-building programs and networking opportunities.

How can you join the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub?

Joining the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub is easy. Interested women entrepreneurs may do so by completing this online registration form

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Have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

Want to access more opportunities?

Apart from exclusive benefits available through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs can access additional opportunities by being a member of the ITC SheTrades Initiative.

With a registered account on SheTrades.com, entrepreneurs can:

• Connect with other women-led businesses, business support organizations and international partners;
• Apply for opportunities to participate in workshops, trade fairs, etc;
• Acquire new skills and knowledge through ITC’s resources, programmes and tools;
• Stay updated on upcoming opportunities, news, success stories and publications.

To learn more about the SheTrades Initiative and join our global community, visit www.shetrades.com.