Union Bank kick-starts National Entrepreneurship Development Program with UoM and NIA

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The shortlisted applicants with the representatives from Union Bank, UoM, and NIA, at the launch of the National Entrepreneurship Development Program

Union Bank has announced a major milestone for the Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship with the launch of the National Entrepreneurship Development Program (NEDP). 

As academic activities for 2025 commence, Union Bank takes the lead as the first to inaugurate this groundbreaking initiative in partnership with the University of Moratuwa (UoM) and the National Innovation Agency (NIA).

With applications called across the island in December 2024, 200 shortlisted students, current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative startup ideas enrolled in the program and were present at the event. 

A combination of online lectures and workshops, the program covers a comprehensive course outline needed to develop business acumen. This milestone event marks the beginning of a transformative journey to upskill business owners and budding entrepreneurs. As an event highlight Union Bank customers joined, to share their inspiring entrepreneurial journeys adding much value to the initiative. Together, we’re fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and a brighter future for Sri Lanka.

 

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