Brandix and WSO2 launch 2015 MIT Global Startups Challenge in Sri Lanka
View(s):The hunt has begun for Sri Lanka’s ‘big idea’ technology startups with the launch of the 2015 Global Startup Labs (GSL) Sri Lanka Challenge. This year, for the first time, Brandix will be joined by WSO2 to support this programme run by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the local company said in a media release.
This seven-week incubation programme is designed to identify, develop and commercialise successful technology-based enterprises. Undergraduates, graduates, working professionals and others who have innovative ideas for technology startups can apply online at http://bit.ly/1J09e7R before Wednesday, June 10. The programme is scheduled to take place from June 22 to August 7.
It will consist of three phases — ‘Ideate’, ‘Plan & Create’, and ‘Refine & Launch’. Modelled on the MIT-GSL global entrepreneurship incubator, the programme is run by MIT in collaboration with 15 international universities.
As the principal sponsor of the MIT-GSL Sri Lanka Challenge, Brandix will assist in conducting it. This the second consecutive year that the group has pledged to fund the MIT-GSL Sri Lanka programme in collaboration with MIT and other sponsors.
“We believe that technology will disrupt the apparel industry, sooner rather than later. We aim to be a pioneer in leading this game-changing initiative by MIT, and in the process we also aim to help create an innovation eco system in our country,” Brandix Director, Udena Wickremesooriya said.