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Online Webinars

UBL Cell Webinars

Online knowledge-sharing sessions connecting UWU academic expertise with industry professionals and the wider public.

Title of the Webinar	Date	Guest Speakers
Why We Fail in Commercialization	12th January 2021	Prof. H. M. J. C. Pitawala — Faculty of Applied Sciences Prof. J. P. R. C. Ranasinghe — Faculty of Management Dr. P. H. T. Kumara — Faculty of Management Mr. N. P. P. Liyanage — Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture
Think Beyond Normal	20th July 2021	Prof. H. M. S. K. Herath — Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture Prof. Kolitha B. Wijesekara — Faculty of Technological Studies Prof. P. B. Ratnaweera — Faculty of Applied Sciences Prof. P. I. N. Fernando — Faculty of Management
Innovations, Inventions & Industrial Perspective	23rd September 2021	Mr. Pubudu Megodawickrama — Production Planning Manager, Sri Lankan Catering Ltd, Katunayake Mr. Nayanajith Pilapitiya — Associate Tech Lead, Mitra Innovation (Pvt) Ltd, Moratuwa Mr. Vinoy Jayashantha — Group Quality Assurance Manager, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, Rathmalana Mr. Rangana Chandranayake — Production Manager, Serendipol (Pvt) Ltd, Kuliyapitiya

Training Workshops

Industry Training Workshops

Hands-on training programs delivered for industry professionals and government organisations to build capacity and expertise.

Workshop Title	Objectives	Dates & Venue	Resource Persons
Strategies for Facing the Changing Market Environment	Enhance awareness on new business trends Understand market behaviour Strategies for facing market competition	28th Oct 2021 Main Lecture Theater 29th Oct 2021 E2 Lecture Hall	Prof. J. P. R. C. Ranasinghe, Management Prof. P. I. N. Fernando, Management Dr. M. G. P. P. Mahindarathne, Animal Science Mr. C. J. P. Kulathilake, Management
ICT Tools for Office Workers	Enhance computer literacy of officers in the Dept. of Co-operative Development	26, 29, 30 Nov & 6 Dec 2021 Main Computer Lab	Dr. E. M. U. W. J. B. Ekanayake, Applied Sciences Mr. A. M. B. Ratnayake, Applied Sciences
Essential Managerial Skills for Senior Staff Officers	Improve management and leadership qualifications of senior staff in the Dept. of Co-operative Development	6, 7, 14 & 15 December 2021	Prof. P. I. N. Fernando, Management Dr. A. A. K. K. Jayawardhana, Management Dr. J. Siyambalapitiya, Management Dr. N. C. Jayasinghe, Management

Milestone

First License Agreement Signed

A landmark achievement for the UBL Cell — the first commercialisation of a UWU patented innovation.

The University Business Linkage Cell signed its first non-exclusive licence agreement with Thanuki Products, Nuwara Eliya Road, Balumgala, Boragas — for commercialising the UWU innovation "Gluten-free Finger Food for Toddlers".

The IP transfer was officially held on 10th November 2021 at the Vice Chancellor's office. The product is a cereal-based biscuit for toddlers over 1 year — gluten-free, rich in protein and dietary fibre with a 6-month shelf life.

Inventors

Ms. M. K. Ranasinghe · Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe · Ms. A. M. O. Kanchanamala

Patent No. LK/P/2096

Date Signed 10th November 2021

Agreement Type Non-exclusive Licence

Duration 20 Years

Royalties Quarterly payments to UWU

Licensee Thanuki Products, Boragas

Student Entrepreneurship

University Business Club

The UWU Business Club is a student-run organisation focused on gaining hands-on experience in business activities. Members transform ideas into real commercial ventures evaluated by the UBL Cell.

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Club Objectives

Provide opportunities for members to start their own businesses

Support members to ensure sustainability and uniqueness of enterprises

Educate members on business topics and current market trends

Promote networking among students, faculty and alumni

Provide exposure through guest lectures and industry visits