SPARK – Youth Entrepreneur Competition 2023
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The International Labour Organization (ILO), is delighted to announce the launch of SPARK, an exciting new platform designed exclusively for Sri Lanka's next generation of entrepreneurs.
SPARK is a dynamic initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering youth innovators, disruptors, thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators between the ages of 15 and 24. The platform offers an unparalleled opportunity for young visionaries to pitch their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial solutions to address the most pressing challenges of our time.
I kindly request your assistance in disseminating this information to your students and staff. By encouraging students to participate in SPARK, we will collectively contribute to creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sri Lanka and inspire our youth to become leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
As Sri Lanka’s leading business Chamber, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is committed to developing the entrepreneurial potential of Sri Lanka’s youth, and leads as well as collaborates on a plethora of youth development initiatives. The Ceylon Chamber is the implementing partner of ILO’s South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship (SALE) programme, which aims to facilitate a change in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and encourage youth to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career option. The SPARK Youth Entrepreneur Competition 2023 is a flagship initiative of the SALE programme.
By participating in SPARK, your students will gain invaluable guidance, recognition, and resources necessary to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures. This platform serves as a gateway to opportunities that will help them realize their full potential and make a meaningful impact on society.
We invite students to submit applications for the competition through the official SPARK website at https://spark.chamber.lk. The website provides detailed information about the competition, its objectives, eligibility criteria, and the process of participation. Participants will be guided throughout the process by a team of experienced youth entrepreneurship mentors. I cordially request you to educate the current and past students of your school (within the prescribed age range) and encourage them to make use of this exceptional opportunity.
Your support and encouragement are crucial in ensuring the success of SPARK and in providing students with opportunities to thrive. Let us join hands to ignite their entrepreneurial spirit of your youth, as they become the next generation of change-makers!
Thank you
Best Regards