Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship woos aspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups

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Calls for applications for National Entrepreneurship Development Program conducted in partnership with Moratuwa University and the National Innovation Agency

Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship (UBSSE), is calling for applications for the National Entrepreneurship Development Program (NEDP) from interested aspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups.

The program is conducted in partnership with the University of Moratuwa and the National Innovation Agency. This collaborative effort is designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and those with viable start-up ideas across Sri Lanka, providing them with the essential skills and knowledge to grow and scale their businesses.

The NEDP is an online-plus-workshop program that offers a comprehensive learning experience in key business areas such as Strategic Development, Marketing and Branding, Labour Law, Business Planning, Accounting and Finance, Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Leadership. Participants will benefit from expert guidance, interactive workshops, and hands-on training, designed to help them enhance their entrepreneurial abilities and scale their businesses.

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the programme. Open to Sri Lankan citizens aged 18 and above, the NEDP has 200 seats available for selected candidates. This is a unique opportunity for participants to develop the skills necessary to drive business growth and innovation across the country.

Union Bank Vice President of Marketing Thishani Dissanayake said: “UBSSE is inspired by the successful NabilSSE initiative by Nabil Bank of the CG Corp Global Group in Nepal, and is championed by CG Corp Global Managing Director and Union Bank Deputy Chairman Nirvana Chaudhary with his vision to empower entrepreneurs and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka. This initiative is indeed a value addition that we are excited to offer our SME customers, helping them upscale their business acumen and drive growth. Importantly, the NEDP is open not only to Union Bank customers but to the public at large, ensuring that aspiring entrepreneurs from all corners of Sri Lanka have the opportunity to benefit from this valuable program.”