BOI launches ‘Ready to Invest’ with $ 3 b FDI proposals across eight sectors

• Says SL attracted $ 1.06 b FDI in 2025, with projects worth $ 1.9 b commencing operations soon
• Among proposals, urban and mixed-use developments account for largest pipeline at $ 970 m, followed by manufacturing at $ 650 m
• Tourism projects valued at $ 400 m, logistics at $ 385 m and ICT investments at $ 280 m featured on platform
• Says portal provides direct access to 30+ investor-ready projects aimed at accelerating FDI inflows
• Renewable energy and agro-processing opportunities valued at $ 210 m and $ 104 m, respectively, also included

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform titled ‘Ready to Invest,’ featuring more than $ 3 billion worth of investor-ready projects across eight priority sectors as the country intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen long-term capital inflows.

According to the BOI, Sri Lanka recorded around $ 1.06 billion in FDI inflows during 2025, marking a sharp increase from the previous year amid improving macroeconomic conditions and stabilisation efforts. The agency said that approximately $ 1.9 billion worth of BOI-approved projects are ready to commence operations.

The platform showcases more than 30 structured projects spanning tourism, manufacturing, logistics, technology, urban development, renewable energy, and agriculture. 

According to the platform, urban, residential, and mixed-use developments account for the largest investment pipeline with indicative opportunities valued at $ 970 million, followed by manufacturing projects worth $ 650 million, tourism and leisure opportunities valued at $ 400 million, and transport and logistics projects estimated at $ 385 million. ICT, innovation, and technology park developments account for a further $ 280 million in indicative investments, while renewable energy and sustainable utilities projects are valued at $ 210 million and agriculture and agro-processing projects at $ 104 million. 

The BOI said the initiative is intended to improve investor access to structured and project-ready opportunities while strengthening transparency and investment facilitation through digitalisation.

The platform includes flagship projects ranging from integrated textile manufacturing zones, pharmaceutical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities, electric vehicle (EV) assembly operations, and mixed-use property developments to tourism ventures, renewable energy projects, and logistics infrastructure. 

Among the manufacturing projects featured is a proposed textile manufacturing zone in the Eastern Province comprising multiple export-oriented facilities aimed at strengthening backward integration within Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and reducing dependence on imported textile inputs. 

The platform also highlights a proposed $ 80 million API manufacturing facility positioned to support pharmaceutical exports and regional supply chain diversification.

The tourism and leisure segment is positioned around Sri Lanka’s recovery in tourist arrivals and year-round destination potential, while the logistics and maritime infrastructure category highlights the country’s strategic location along major Indian Ocean shipping routes. 

Within the technology segment, the BOI is promoting Sri Lanka as a regional digital innovation and IT services hub supported by an estimated 175,000 skilled professionals and a growing startup ecosystem. 

The launch comes as Sri Lanka attempts to rebuild investor confidence following the economic crisis and debt restructuring period, while competing with regional economies for export-oriented, technology-linked, and supply chain diversification investments.

The BOI has in recent months intensified efforts to reposition Sri Lanka’s investment promotion framework through digital investment facilitation systems, targeted sector promotion campaigns, and structured project development initiatives.

The agency has also promoted Sri Lanka’s strategic Indian Ocean location, preferential market access arrangements, and skilled English-speaking workforce as part of its current investment attraction strategy.