A special discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat between the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and Secretariat officials to raise awareness and facilitate the establishment of an RMIT Innovation Hub in Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.
The meeting was organized in coordination with the National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialization (NIRDC).
According to the PMD, the proposed RMIT Sri Lanka Innovation Hub will:
- Strengthen existing Joint PhD programmes and expand opportunities for collaborative research.
- Address national challenges through R&D solutions aligned with Sri Lanka’s research policies and priorities.
- Foster partnerships between RMIT, local universities, industries, and government institutions.
- Deliver innovative technological solutions to support businesses and commercialize research.
- Provide international access and training opportunities for Sri Lankan scientists, researchers, and students.
- Contribute to the country’s economic, scientific, and technological advancement through new investments and research projects.
The outcomes of this initiative are expected to be shared widely with the public, the PMD added.
