Prime One Global’s Industry Research Park Grand Opening: A New Milestone in Research, Innovation and Industry Collaboration
We are proud to announce that our Industry Research Park in the Technology Incubation Centre of the University of Vavuniya has had a successful grand opening, and this is a milestone in our path towards enhancing research, innovation, and industry-academia partnership in Sri Lanka.
Hon. Minister Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena, Minister of Science and Technology of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, officiated at the opening ceremony. The presence of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Vavuniya, Dean of the Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, and a number of distinguished secretaries, academics, researchers, industry representatives and invited guests made the event even more gracious. These initiatives demonstrated the national significance of this project and its possible influence on the innovative environment in our country.
📣 A Vision of Empowering Students Through Practical Learning
The Industry Research Park of Prime One Global is aimed at establishing a dedicated and systematic partnership between the University of Vavuniya students and Prime One Global. It was founded on a clear and impactful vision: to create a synergistic and collaborative environment where academic knowledge meets industry expertise while university students get direct access to real-world industrial exposure.
Nowadays, in the rapidly changing technological environment, theory is not sufficient. Students need to be provided with the opportunity to apply their learning from the classroom into practice in real industry challenges. The core objective of this new initiative is to give the students live industry experience by letting them work directly with our company’s teams, projects, and innovation initiatives. The students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while contributing meaningfully to live company projects.
🔖 Paid Internships and Real-Time Industry Experience
The opportunity for students to get paid internships at Prime One Global is one of the key highlights of the Research Park. The purpose of these internships is to:
- Give exposure to the students on the ongoing company projects
- Let students apply their knowledge practically in the industry settings
- Allow students to acquire professional, technical, and problem-solving skills
- Train students to be industry-ready before graduation
Through direct interaction with our in-house teams, the students are introduced to a real-world understanding of industry standards, work processes, innovation approaches, and client-driven project execution.
🔎 Facilitating Student Research and Innovation
The Industry Research Park also offers facilities and systematic direction of students who wish to conduct their research initiatives in line with the innovation and technology focus areas of Prime One Global.
Students will have:
- Access to modern facilities and tech-driven workstations.
- Direct guidance and mentorship from Prime One Global professionals
- Get the opportunities to work on new product development and innovation
- Assistance in converting academic research into market-relevant solutions
This ensures the theoretical knowledge acquired by the students in the university is effectively translated into tangible industry outcomes.
🔗Connecting Theory and Practice with an Industry Partnership
The focused collaboration model is one of the unique strengths of this Research Park. Students will get the opportunity to work closely with a committed industry partner — Prime One Global.
Through this structured partnership, it’s become possible for students to have:
- Regular and consistent mentorship and guidance
- Long-term opportunities to work on industry projects
- Deeper integration of academic research with company objectives
- Growth-driven, stronger career pathways for talented students
The model establishes a clear bridge between university education and employment opportunities within the industry.
🤝 Institutional and National Support
Strong support by the University of Vavuniya, especially the Faculty of Technological Studies enabled the successful launch of the Industry Research Park. Their leadership and vision have been instrumental in making this Research Park concept a reality.
The presence of Hon. Minister Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena further highlighted the national value of this initiative, which is aimed at developing science, technology, innovation and youth skills as the drivers of economic growth of Sri Lanka.
⚡ Looking Ahead
The Industry Research Park will be the start of a long-term investment and commitment by Prime One Global in nurturing young talents and significantly contributing to national development.
Our vision is to:
- Constantly increase the number of paid internship opportunities for students.
- Enhance student participation in real-world industry projects.
- Support applied research initiatives that are aligned with industry needs
- Develop a pool of highly skilled, industry-ready graduates
Our vision is to establish a sustainable ecosystem in which the students will acquire practical industry experience, improve their research skills, and become confident professionals by working directly with Prime One Global.
🛎️ Conclusion
Our Industry Research Park in the Technology Incubation Centre of the University of Vavuniya is not just a facility; it’s an organized gateway for students to step into the real world of industry while still pursuing their academic studies.
Through paid internships, research assistance and direct company collaboration, we are giving students significant opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical industrial use and build strong professional foundations.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all dignitaries, university management, partners, and stakeholders who supported and attended the grand opening. Together, we are creating a future where education and industry move forward hand-in-hand for sustainable national development.
