Central Startup Hub

Who we are

Central startup hub is a non-profit. unconventional and unconstrained organization established with the strong guidance of the Information and Communication Technology Agency and University of Peradeniya and driven by the startup and freelancer community in Central Province.
we are planning to bring all technology based companies, startups, individuals, enthusiasts, hobbyists together in order to form a huge community of technology park in the central province.
in order to make this a reality, are willing to provide these services as well :

Networking opportunities
Community Building
Training & Development
Mentoring
Infrastructure Facilities
Funding
Incubation Facilities
Capacity Building

central startup hub is the spearhead of the mission, which will gather all entities that share the same interest as we are, together.

Networking opportunities

A networking opportunity is an event that allows you to interact with other business professionals to form connections, seek advice and learn new skills. You can interact with potential suppliers or vendors, and you have access to industry experts, business competitors and potential clients to start mutually beneficial relationships. Networking events in range in sizes, and they may occur in person or online.

Networking opportunities offer important business and personal growth opportunities. Networking opportunities may help you:

Look for a new job
Meet or recruit new clients
Find potential capital for your start-up business
Meet professionals from other industries
Learn new techniques
Improve your skills
Find new opportunities
Keep up with the latest industry trends
Find a mentor
Build awareness about your latest business venture
Learn more about the viewpoints of others

Community Building

A community describes like-minded people who identify with a particular subject and share significant characteristics. They share their experiences with the crowd.In the modern world, more and more humans feel the need to create more meaningful connections, find and offer support to other humans with whom they can build relationships and systems of exchange.

Services we are expecting to provide :

online spaces
virtual events
public seminars
Exhibitions

Training & Development

Training and Development is defined as a system used by an organization to improve the skills and performance of the participants. It is an educational tool which consists of information and instructions to make existing skills sharp, introduce new concepts and knowledge to improve the participant's performance.

Services we are expecting to provide :

Create Goals and Objectives
Classroom training
Interactive methods
Hands-on training
Computer-based training
E-learning
Employee training evaluation

Mentoring

The purpose of mentoring is to tap into the existing knowledge, skills, and experience of senior or high performing person and transfer these skills to newer or less experienced person in order to advance their careers.

Benefits of a Mentoring Program :

Having somebody to rely on in the long run
Hearing the truth
Getting guidance and inspiration
Being challenged
Developing a set of skills
Enlarging your network
Saving time and money

Infrastructure Facilities

Physical infrastructure is a critical enabling factor for a thriving startup ecosystem. Typically, besides physical infrastructure, startups need a conducive environment that facilitates collaboration, cross-fertilisation of ideas, design tinkering, business model fine-tuning and mentorship.

Things we are hoping to cover :

co-working spaces
innovation and technology facilities
technology centers and business incubators.

Funding

Startup funding is the money needed to launch a new business. It can come from a variety of sources and can be used for any purpose that helps the startup go from idea to actual business.

Services we are expecting to provide :

Small Business Loans
Scholarships
Trade Equity or Services

Incubation Facilities

A startup incubator is a collaborative program designed keeping in mind to help new startups succeed. The main goal of a startup incubator is to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Mostly, startup incubators are non-profit organizations that are usually run by both public and private entities.Startup incubators play the most needed and important part of the startup ecosystem.

Help with business basics
Marketing assistance
High-speed Internet access
Accounting/financial management assistance
Access to bank loans, loan funds and guarantee programs
Help with presentation skills
Connections to higher education resources
Connections to strategic partners
Access to angel investors or venture capital
Comprehensive business training programs
Advisory boards and mentors
Management team identification
Help with business etiquette
Technology commercialization assistance
Help with regulatory compliance
Intellectual property management and legal counsel

Capacity Building

We help newer startup companies to manage their design thinking process by which they obtain, improve, and retain the skills, knowledge, tools, equipment and other resources needed to manage and achieve their roles proficiently The other areas from which we build capacity include

Business development training
Information Technology
Marketing (research, promotions)
Staffing (selection, development)
Team Building
Collaboration Planning
Strategic Management and Planning
Financial Management
Personal growth and career development

Who we are

Networking opportunities

Community Building

Training & Development

Mentoring

Infrastructure Facilities

Funding

Incubation Facilities

Capacity Building

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