Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
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Hettigoda Industries Director Research and Development Lankani Hettigoda (left) receiving the award
Hettigoda Group has been honoured with two prestigious accolades for the groundbreaking project, “Exploring the Bioactivity of Siddhalepa Asamodagam Spirit,” at the recent SLTC Research and Innovation Awards 2025, highlighting the company’s dedication to scientific rigour and advancement in traditional medicine.
Siddhalepa was honoured with the coveted Outstanding Research Collaboration Award in Healthcare, Wellness and Life Science Research. This award highlights the successful partnership between the company’s research team and academic institutions, emphasising the collaborative spirit that advances scientific knowledge.
In addition to this major award, the project received a Certificate of Merit for indexed journal publication, affirming the high quality and international recognition of the scientific findings related to Siddhalepa Asamodagam Spirit.
The SLTC Research and Innovation Awards 2025, a distinguished initiative by the Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC), celebrates excellence in industrial research, innovation, and vital industry-academia collaboration. Siddhalepa’s success highlights its team’s continuous dedication to pioneering research that validates and enhances the efficacy of its trusted products. With over 100 applications received, more than 40 awards were presented at the ceremony across Industry, University, and Faculty-level categories.
The ceremony, which recognised impactful research and innovative contributions advancing society and industry, was a notable gathering of leading academics, researchers, and industry partners.
Presided over by SLTC Vice Chancellor Prof. Chandrika Wijeyaratne and Organising Committee Chair Dr. Lakshitha Pahalagedara, the event featured Guest of Honour Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Krishan Balendra, alongside other distinguished national and international attendees.
Hettigoda Industries was the only award winner, reinforcing its position as a leader committed to driving evidence-based progress in the healthcare and wellness sector.
