A special discussion was held recently (30 Sept) to raise awareness and facilitate the establishment of an RMIT Innovation Hub in Sri Lanka.
According to the President’s Office, the discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat between the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and officials of the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussion was organized in coordination with the National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialization (NIRDC).
The proposed RMIT Sri Lanka Innovation Hub will strengthen the implementation of existing Joint PhD programmes while creating opportunities to address national challenges through research and development (R&D) solutions aligned with Sri Lanka’s research policies and national priorities. The outcomes of this process are expected to be shared with the wider public.
The Innovation Hub is also expected to: Enhance joint doctoral programmes and integrate international R&D expertise with local research efforts, Expand collaboration between RMIT, Sri Lankan universities, industries and government institutions, Provide innovative technological solutions to support business objectives and increase innovation commercialization, Offer international access and training opportunities to local scientists, researchers, students and others engaged in research and innovation and Contribute to Sri Lanka’s economic, scientific and technological advancement through new investments, funding and research projects.
Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Russell Aponso, RMIT University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Professor Calum Drummond, STEM College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Professor Sujeewa Sethunga, Director General of the National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialization, Dr. Muditha D. Senarath Yapa, Director (Investment) Indunil Gunathilaka and other officials participated in the discussion. (Newswire)