Connecting the innovations and inventions of Uva Wellassa University to the requirements of industry — driving Sri Lanka's economic and social development through research, commercialisation and entrepreneurship.
Five strategic pillars through which UBL Cell bridges university knowledge with real-world industry needs.
Patent filing, copyright protection, trademarks and industrial designs for all UWU innovations.
Funding guidance, business registration, market research and incubator connections for entrepreneurs.
Student-driven entrepreneurship platform transforming classroom ideas into real commercial ventures.
The UBL Cell connects innovations and inventions of Uva Wellassa University to the requirements of industry — targeting collaboration between the university and both government and private sector industries.
A WIPO–NIPO joint initiative providing easy access to high-quality technology information and related services to UWU staff, students and local inventors.
Identifying the best pathway — exploitation, assignment or licensing — providing maximum value to both inventor and industry partner.
Collaborative research across Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Material Sciences, Computer Science and more.
Experienced specialists across multidisciplinary fields — Food Science, Agriculture, Tourism, Management, Computer Science and more.
Full guidance on drafting and filing patents, copyrights, industrial designs and trademarks — from invention disclosure to commercial protection.
Finding funding bodies, training programs, business registration assistance, market research and incubator introductions.
What they get, what they want, how things happen — from the people who have worked directly with UBL Cell.
UBL Cell provides great support to the researchers of UWU through a number of ways including conducting prior art searches, patent drafting, patent filing, market research, commercialisation and supporting in conducting market-oriented research. I could file six patents successfully and commercialise my inventions through the support of UBL Cell. As a researcher, I really appreciate the effective and efficient support and guidance provided by the UBL Cell under a flexible and understanding working environment.
I am proud to mention that I am developing my own business with the support and guidance of the UBL Cell. UBL Cell creates the platform to convert the theories we learn in the classroom to real time experiences. As undergraduates, we get the opportunity to face the practical situations that come up in the industry and it makes us sharp enough to stand alone as successful entrepreneurs in the future.
Guides and policy documents to support your innovation and entrepreneurship journey.
A comprehensive booklet on starting your own business — from idea to commercialisation — by UBL Cell experts.
Download PDFOfficial IP Policy covering ownership, protection, commercialisation and revenue distribution for all UWU IP.
Download PDFSubmit your invention for evaluation, IP protection and commercialisation. Fill and return the signed hard copy to UBL Cell.
Get Form DetailsWhether you have an invention to protect, a business idea to develop, or a research collaboration in mind — our team is ready to help.
