National Biotechnology Industry Association holds first AGM

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The National Biotechnology Industry Association (NBIA) successfully conducted its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20 August 2026 at the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC), marking an important milestone in the establishment and development of Sri Lanka’s biotechnology industry association.

The AGM brought together members and key stakeholders from Sri Lanka’s biotechnology and related sectors to review the Association’s activities and progress since its establishment and to discuss the way forward for strengthening the national biotechnology ecosystem.

The meeting provided an opportunity for members to deliberate on matters relating to the development of the biotechnology sector, strengthening collaboration among industry stakeholders, and creating an enabling environment to support innovation, investment, research, and commercialisation within Sri Lanka’s biotechnology industry.

The Association further emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration between industry, research institutions and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology and to promote the application of biotechnology in areas of national economic importance.

The first AGM also served as a platform to reaffirm NBIA’s commitment to representing and promoting the interests of Sri Lanka’s biotechnology sector and supporting the development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable biotechnology ecosystem. The Association looks forward to working closely with its members, government institutions, research and academic institutions, private sector organisations and other stakeholders to advance the biotechnology sector and contribute to Sri Lanka’s broader economic and technological development.