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SPM
Growing up in Batticaloa, one of Sri Lanka's poorest districts, we saw the stark inequalities in access to resources and social opportunities among students. This deeply troubled us as children, but the arrival of the Internet sparked our belief in technology's power to drive social change.
Our journey to founding SPM Industries was shaped by Batticaloa's challenges, including a 30-year civil war, the 2004 tsunami, the 2019 Easter bombings, and economic downturns. These events highlighted the need for a balanced GDP landscape beyond agriculture. We recognized that a strong startup ecosystem could uplift the community.
SPM Industries was born in 2019 with a mission to create groups of startups and incubate micro-industries like SPM Technologies, SPM Academy, SPM Renewables, and SPM Shops. We started as a humble startup, and today, we're empowering the rise of many more. SPM Industries is a movement transforming Batticaloa, empowering MSMEs, and inviting entrepreneurs to join us in creating a thriving future.
Events Hosted by SPM
| Activity | Organizations | Country | State/Region | City | Activity Type | Start Date | End Date | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics Innovator Workshop – Build, Program & Solve Real-World Problems | SPM, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Batticaloa | Live | 23 Nov 2025 | 23 Nov 2025 | Aneek | |
| Musicpreneurship Workshop – Compose Your Business, Amplify Your Career | SPM, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Batticaloa | Live | 23 Nov 2025 | 23 Nov 2025 | Aneek | |
| Maker Kids Workshop – Build, Design & Create | SPM, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Batticaloa | Live | 23 Nov 2025 | 23 Nov 2025 | Aneek | |
| Entrepreneurship Workshop – Mastering E-Commerce SEO | SPM, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Batticaloa | Live | 23 Nov 2025 | 23 Nov 2025 | Aneek | |
| Young Innovator Marketplace – Meet the Mini Entrepreneurs | SPM, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Batticaloa | Live | 23 Nov 2025 | 23 Nov 2025 | Aneek |