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Transfer of Technology

The Ministry of Science and Technology, one of the Ministries of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, provides a framework for the Science & Technology development and growth of the country.

 

                                                  
Hon.Minister for Science & Technology               
Prof.Tissa Vitarana of Scientific Affairs                

Following Institutions come within the purview of the Science and Technology Ministry.

Arthur C. Clarke Centre for Modern Technologies (ACCCMT)

ACCIMT will endeavour to improve quality of life of our people with the help of Modern Technologies and research and development and will collaborate in national capability development through,

Industry-Institute partnerships
Research and Development
Enhancing technological know-how in related areas
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities
Inputs for industrial development and educational reforms
And enhance the image of the institute through collaborations globally,
in scientific advancements.

Industrial Technology Institute (ITI)

The Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) is a Statutory Board, which came into existence as the successor to the Ceylon Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (CISIR) on 01 April 1998 by virtue of the Science & Technology Development Act No. 11 of 1994. At present the ITI functions within the purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The CISIR was one of the twin Institutes recommended by a World Bank mission of 1952 to promote industrial development in the country. The CISIR came into existence as an autonomous corporate institution under a special Parliamentary Act (Act No. 15 of 1955).


National Science & Technology Commission

To furnish the Government with policies, plans and mechanisms for building a national capability in S & T,and utilizing scientific personnel and institutions to promote national economic development with respect and regard for humanity and environment.

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) and all Information Technology Centre Affiliated to SLIIT

To ensure that Sri Lanka profit from Information Technology, by providing education and training, conducting and promoting research and development, provide consultancy and software services, nurturing IT ventures, thus ensuring the availability of a rich pool of experts in IT.


National Engineering, Research and Development Centre (NERDC)
Atomic Energy Authority (AEA)
Sri Lanka Planetarium
National Science Foundation (NSF)

 
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