Support the Hub

The founders are here. Fund the programs and places where they build

Help fund the Hub

SIH impact goals for 2031

  • LKR 1B

    in new sales through new customers, markets and contracts

    Founder
    “Just like we develop a product, we also need to practice presenting it and explaining it in a way that stays in people’s minds.”
    ASCEND: Raising Venture Capital, with Ârc
  • 1,000

    local jobs created in the businesses we support

    Founder
    “I thought vibe coding was easy, but that day I understood how many things you have to focus on when building software. I also found a lot of talented people and I’m happy to connect with them.”
    Founder Meetup: From Vibe Coder to Builder
  • EUR 1.5M

    invested by local, diaspora and international investors

    Founder
    “I was in a dilemma about how to approach funding and which type of capital to pursue. James showed me a step-by-step process, and I got a good understanding of how institutional funding works and what investors expect.”
    ASCEND: Raising Venture Capital, with Ârc
Partner
“In under a year, SIH has gone from informal meetups to running an international hackathon and bringing a Kellogg-WHU elective to Sri Lanka. That’s the kind of execution we look for in a partner.”
Heminda JayaweeraExecutive Director, TRACE Sri Lanka

Two things to fund

  • One of the teams at the OceanHackathon Galle Sri Lanka
    What founders learn

    Programs

    A structured calendar of programs for businesses at every stage, whether they’re raising investment or building something steady, delivered with international partners.

    • Innovation Clinic and SIH Academy
    • Mentorship and expert matching
    • Investment readiness and market access
    Talk to us about Programs
  • Concept image of Founder’s House: founders working in a restored hall with arched windows
    Our vision for Founder’s House · concept image
    Where founders build

    Spaces

    Places where founders across the region can work, meet and show what they make.

    • Founder’s House in Galle: coworking, a space for events and training, and a showcase for local products
    • Designed to cover its own running costs once open
    • SIH spaces in partner venues across the region
    Talk to us about Spaces

A network of spaces

  • Flagship

    Founder’s House

    Galle · Cowork, convene, showcase

  • SIH space

    Partner venue

    Matara · Coworking desks

  • SIH space

    Partner venue

    Hambantota · Events & office hours

  • SIH space

    Partner venue

    Matara campus · Student founders

  • + Your venue

    Have a space? Become an SIH partner venue.

Ways to support

  1. Fund a program

    Back or co-run a program, from a single cohort to our full calendar, for founders at every stage.

    Impact funds · DFIs · universities · corporates

  2. Build a space

    Help open Founder’s House in Galle and a network of SIH spaces along the coast.

    Impact funds · DFIs · universities · corporates

  3. Sponsor an event

    From start-up and scale-up chats to hackathons and summits, put your name behind the community.

    Corporates · local businesses

  4. Share your expertise

    Back or mentor the next generation of builders as a “build buddy,” session lead or visiting expert.

    Diaspora · experts

In good company

Program partners

Event sponsors

Let’s talk

Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll send you more information and set up a time to chat. Prefer email? hello@sih.lk