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Galle · Matara · Hambantota
The next wave of Sri Lankan innovation
A network of innovators and creators driving sustainable regional growth.
- Founders in the network
- 100+
- Founders in the network
- People across the region
- 2.6M
- People across the region
- Registered businesses
- 50,000+
- Registered businesses
- Districts, one ecosystem
- 3
- Districts, one ecosystem
*Vision for key impact metrics by end-2031
A Region of Natural Beauty & Strategic Position
Galle, Matara, and Hambantota combine stunning coastal ecosystems with modern infrastructure, creating a strong environment for sustainable innovation.
From the historic Galle Fort to pristine beaches and thriving marine biodiversity, these three districts offer authentic foundations for ventures that blend heritage, nature, and technology.
A growing founder community
Grown almost entirely through peer referral, and embedded with the Southern Provincial Development Authority as a named partner on its innovation agenda. Every business listed here is part of that same trusted network.
Get invited to the community group
Sign up and we'll add you — that's where the day-to-day happens.
What's Happening Here
Community · Promoted by SIH
Upcoming Community Events
Everything happening in the local startup community — founder meetups, partner programs, campus activations. Filter by sector and district, add to your calendar in one click.
Are you hosting an event? Add itFind businesses in the network
A public registry of vetted businesses across Galle, Matara, and Hambantota, searchable by sector or district. It's also how we help partners and investors find the right introductions.
Sector
- Agriculture & Agro-Processing
- Technology & Digital Services
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Blue Economy & Marine
- Creative & Cultural Industries
District
- Galle
- Matara
- Hambantota
What We're Raising Capital For
Two initiatives open to capital partners right now.
Programs
Fund the pipeline of founders coming through SIH
Multi-year operating partnership
Backing the programs, staff, and support that take founders across Galle, Matara, and Hambantota from idea to investable business — with a growing share of costs already covered by earned revenue.
Founder Clubhouse
Give the community a permanent home
One-time capital project
A physical location for local and international founders to reach their next inflection point. Primarily used as a coworking and events space.
Get in touch for the full funding overview, including targets, use of funds, and current commitments.