India's Startup Ecosystem Faces Shift as Funding Drops to $11B in 2025
India's startup landscape sees a significant funding decline, with investors prioritizing quality over quantity in 2025.
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India's startup landscape sees a significant funding decline, with investors prioritizing quality over quantity in 2025.

The Center for Transdisciplinary Biotechnology Research (CTBR) at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, held its inaugural open forum today, featuring participation from industry, academia, and ministerial representatives. Prof. Preethi Udagama was honored for her visionary leadership in establishing the CTBR. The event included an exhibition showcasing research with potential commercial applications. Deputy Minister Mr. Chathuranga Abeysinghe also attended the exhibition.
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The National Research Council of Sri Lanka (NRC) honored exceptional Sri Lankan scientists at the President’s Awards for Scientific Research ceremony on December 18, 2025, held at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla. These awards recognize the best research papers published in esteemed journals, underscoring significant contributions from local scientists. The NRC stresses the importance of research that meets the needs of key industries in Sri Lanka and promotes studies primarily conducted within the country. The awards include the “President’s Award for Scientific Research” and the “NRC Merit Award for Scientific Research,” with eligibility extending to both publications and patents.
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