NSBM Research Council

NSBM Research Center: Bridging Academia & Industry to Solve National Challenges

Seeking Cutting-Edge Solutions to Industry & Societal Problems?

At the NSBM Research Council, we unite industry expertise and academic innovation to tackle Sri Lanka’s most pressing challenges through applied research and collaborative partnerships.

Objectives

  • Financial and Technical Support: Gain access to funding opportunities and expert guidance to develop sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
  • Efficient Implementation: We transform ideas into practical outcomes through timely and effective project execution.
  • Multidisciplinary Expertise: Our research team provides expertise across environmental, industrial, technological, and socio-economic domains.

Main Focus Areas of Research Groups

Environmental & Agricultural Challenges

  • Human-Elephant Conflict/Monkey Menace/Organic Fertilizer & Crop Protection
  • Air & Water Pollution / Waste Management & Circular Economy
  • Energy Management for agricultural applications
  • Green Energy Implementation

Industrial & Energy Solutions

  • Process Optimization / Renewable Energy / Boiler Efficiency / Hazardous Waste Management / Process Optimization

Socio-Economic Development

  • Unemployment & Brain Drain / Drinking Water Quality & Kidney Disease

Join hands with NSBM Research Center to co-create solutions that drive progress for your industry and the nation.

Let’s Innovate Together!For Industry Partners: Turn Your Operational Challenges into Competitive Advantages with NSBM Research Center

Struggling with production inefficiencies, waste management, or energy costs? Our industry-academia partnerships deliver:

  • Customized R&D solutions with 50% cost-sharing grants
  • 6–12-month implementation timelines
  • IP ownership options for sponsoring companies

Specialized Support For:

  • Industrial Automation & Process Optimization
  • Circular Economy & Waste-to-Value Solutions
  • Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Integration

For Government Agencies: Evidence-Based Policy Solutions for Sri Lanka’s Critical National Issues

Collaborate with NSBM to develop:

  • Data-driven interventions for human-wildlife conflict
  • Sustainable urban waste management models
  • Public health solutions for CKD hotspots
  • Youth employment innovation programs