UBSSE announces National Entrepreneurship Development Programme

Thishani Dissanayake

Under the Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship (UBSSE), the bank announced the launch of its first initiative, the National Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NEDP), in partnership with the University of Moratuwa and the National Innovation Agency. 

This collaborative effort is designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and those with viable start-up ideas across Sri Lanka, providing them with the essential skills and knowledge to grow and scale their businesses.
Thishani Dissanayake, Vice President of Marketing at Union Bank, stated, “UBSSE is inspired by the successful NabilSSE initiative by Nabil Bank of the CG Corp Global Group in Nepal, and is championed by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG Corp Global and Deputy Chairman of Union Bank with his vision to empower entrepreneurs and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka. 

This initiative is indeed a value addition that we are excited to offer our SME customers, helping them upscale their business acumen and drive growth. Importantly, the NEDP is open not only to Union Bank customers but to the public at large, ensuring that aspiring entrepreneurs from all corners of Sri Lanka have the opportunity to benefit from this valuable programme.”

The NEDP is an online-plus-workshop programme that offers a comprehensive learning experience in key business areas such as Strategic Development, Marketing & Branding, Labour Law, Business Planning, Accounting & Finance, Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Leadership. Participants will benefit from expert guidance, interactive workshops, and hands-on training, designed to help them enhance their entrepreneurial abilities and scale their businesses. 

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the programme. Open to Sri Lankan citizens aged 18 and above, the NEDP has 200 seats available for selected candidates. This is a unique opportunity for participants to develop the skills necessary to drive business growth and innovation across the country.

Applications are now open for the programme, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited. For more information and to apply, please visit www.unionb.com or contact 0117818181 or the nearest Union Bank branch.