The Startup Policy Forum, held during GEW 2024, provided an engaging platform for policymakers and business leaders to collaboratively address the key barriers identified in the ‘Start-up Friendly Government’ report by ICTA & PwC.
Focusing on challenges across the ideation, early, and scale-up stages, the forum emphasized prioritizing the action plan while proposing innovative solutions to overcome these hurdles. This dynamic discussion aimed to assess the relevance of these barriers in today’s context and develop strategies to bridge gaps, ultimately paving the way for a more supportive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka.