Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
The Youth Foundry Network (YFN) bridges the gap between university students and the startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka through a structured, nationwide framework
The Youth Foundry Network (YFN) bridges the gap between university students and the startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka through a structured, nationwide framework
Join YFN and Help us Grow
Join YFN and Help us Grow
Youth Foundry Network
Youth Foundry Network is a modular program designed to equip young entrepreneurs with essential skills through a blend of theory, hands-on practice, and real-world exposure.
Key Features
Core Curriculum:
From ideation to market readiness, gain entrepreneurial knowledge with interactive worksheets and partner activities.
Core Curriculum:
From ideation to market readiness, gain entrepreneurial knowledge with interactive worksheets and partner activities.
Core Curriculum:
From ideation to market readiness, gain entrepreneurial knowledge with interactive worksheets and partner activities.
Scalable Model:
Get trained, licensed, and build your own entrepreneurial community—open to universities, NGOs, and individuals worldwide.
Scalable Model:
Get trained, licensed, and build your own entrepreneurial community—open to universities, NGOs, and individuals worldwide.
Scalable Model:
Get trained, licensed, and build your own entrepreneurial community—open to universities, NGOs, and individuals worldwide.
Event Calendar:
Stay connected with regional startup hubs, access resources, and onboard sponsors through a curated calendar of events and partnerships.
Event Calendar:
Stay connected with regional startup hubs, access resources, and onboard sponsors through a curated calendar of events and partnerships.
Event Calendar:
Stay connected with regional startup hubs, access resources, and onboard sponsors through a curated calendar of events and partnerships.
Why YFN?
Why YFN?
Why YFN?
Youth Foundry Network (YFN) transforms Sri Lanka's entrepreneurial landscape by offering students the tools, mentorship, and connections needed to thrive in the startup world. Be part of a movement that turns ideas into reality.
YFN is an initiative by Generation Alpha, partnered up wit ICTA, aiming to bridge the gap between Sri Lankan Youth and Sri Lankan Startup Eco-System by partnering up with local universities along with the eco system players.
We provide a curriculum for university students to use as a foundation by empowering youth leadership. Our final goal is to empower entrepreneurs in regional level.
Youth Foundry Network (YFN) transforms Sri Lanka's entrepreneurial landscape by offering students the tools, mentorship, and connections needed to thrive in the startup world. Be part of a movement that turns ideas into reality.
YFN is an initiative by Generation Alpha, partnered up wit ICTA, aiming to bridge the gap between Sri Lankan Youth and Sri Lankan Startup Eco-System by partnering up with local universities along with the eco system players.
We provide a curriculum for university students to use as a foundation by empowering youth leadership. Our final goal is to empower entrepreneurs in regional level.
Youth Foundry Network (YFN) transforms Sri Lanka's entrepreneurial landscape by offering students the tools, mentorship, and connections needed to thrive in the startup world. Be part of a movement that turns ideas into reality.
YFN is an initiative by Generation Alpha, partnered up wit ICTA, aiming to bridge the gap between Sri Lankan Youth and Sri Lankan Startup Eco-System by partnering up with local universities along with the eco system players.
We provide a curriculum for university students to use as a foundation by empowering youth leadership. Our final goal is to empower entrepreneurs in regional level.
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Existing Challenges in University Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Existing Challenges in University Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Existing Challenges in University Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Existing Challenges in University Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Lack of Program Consistency
Many university entrepreneurial initiatives are short-lived or sporadic, leading to fragmented learning experiences for students. Without a structured framework, students struggle to build on their knowledge and develop sustainable skills.
Lack of Program Consistency
Many university entrepreneurial initiatives are short-lived or sporadic, leading to fragmented learning experiences for students. Without a structured framework, students struggle to build on their knowledge and develop sustainable skills.
Lack of Program Consistency
Many university entrepreneurial initiatives are short-lived or sporadic, leading to fragmented learning experiences for students. Without a structured framework, students struggle to build on their knowledge and develop sustainable skills.
Lack of Program Consistency
Many university entrepreneurial initiatives are short-lived or sporadic, leading to fragmented learning experiences for students. Without a structured framework, students struggle to build on their knowledge and develop sustainable skills.
Difficulty in Accessing Resources
The absence of a proper event calendar and structured programs often leaves students and universities unprepared, with limited access to critical resources such as mentors, funding opportunities, and hands-on workshops.
Difficulty in Accessing Resources
The absence of a proper event calendar and structured programs often leaves students and universities unprepared, with limited access to critical resources such as mentors, funding opportunities, and hands-on workshops.
Difficulty in Accessing Resources
The absence of a proper event calendar and structured programs often leaves students and universities unprepared, with limited access to critical resources such as mentors, funding opportunities, and hands-on workshops.
Difficulty in Accessing Resources
The absence of a proper event calendar and structured programs often leaves students and universities unprepared, with limited access to critical resources such as mentors, funding opportunities, and hands-on workshops.
Limited Engagement with the Startup Ecosystem
There is a noticeable disconnect between university initiatives and the startup ecosystem. Students have minimal exposure to industry professionals, investors, and real-world entrepreneurial scenarios, resulting in missed opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Limited Engagement with the Startup Ecosystem
There is a noticeable disconnect between university initiatives and the startup ecosystem. Students have minimal exposure to industry professionals, investors, and real-world entrepreneurial scenarios, resulting in missed opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Limited Engagement with the Startup Ecosystem
There is a noticeable disconnect between university initiatives and the startup ecosystem. Students have minimal exposure to industry professionals, investors, and real-world entrepreneurial scenarios, resulting in missed opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Limited Engagement with the Startup Ecosystem
There is a noticeable disconnect between university initiatives and the startup ecosystem. Students have minimal exposure to industry professionals, investors, and real-world entrepreneurial scenarios, resulting in missed opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Surface-Level Knowledge Sharing
Current programs often provide only a superficial understanding of entrepreneurship, focusing on theory rather than practical application. This leaves students ill-equipped to tackle real-world challenges in the startup environment.
Surface-Level Knowledge Sharing
Current programs often provide only a superficial understanding of entrepreneurship, focusing on theory rather than practical application. This leaves students ill-equipped to tackle real-world challenges in the startup environment.
Surface-Level Knowledge Sharing
Current programs often provide only a superficial understanding of entrepreneurship, focusing on theory rather than practical application. This leaves students ill-equipped to tackle real-world challenges in the startup environment.
Surface-Level Knowledge Sharing
Current programs often provide only a superficial understanding of entrepreneurship, focusing on theory rather than practical application. This leaves students ill-equipped to tackle real-world challenges in the startup environment.
How YFN Solves These Problems
Establishing Program Consistency
YFN provides a well-defined, nationwide framework to guide university entrepreneurial initiatives. This includes a standardized curriculum inspired by world-renowned incubation and acceleration programs, ensuring students across all participating institutions receive consistent and comprehensive training.
Establishing Program Consistency
YFN provides a well-defined, nationwide framework to guide university entrepreneurial initiatives. This includes a standardized curriculum inspired by world-renowned incubation and acceleration programs, ensuring students across all participating institutions receive consistent and comprehensive training.
Establishing Program Consistency
YFN provides a well-defined, nationwide framework to guide university entrepreneurial initiatives. This includes a standardized curriculum inspired by world-renowned incubation and acceleration programs, ensuring students across all participating institutions receive consistent and comprehensive training.
Establishing Program Consistency
YFN provides a well-defined, nationwide framework to guide university entrepreneurial initiatives. This includes a standardized curriculum inspired by world-renowned incubation and acceleration programs, ensuring students across all participating institutions receive consistent and comprehensive training.
Centralized Resource Accessibility
Centralized Resource Accessibility
Centralized Resource Accessibility
Centralized Resource Accessibility
In-Depth Entrepreneurial Training
In-Depth Entrepreneurial Training
In-Depth Entrepreneurial Training
In-Depth Entrepreneurial Training
Bridging Universities and the Startup Ecosystem
Bridging Universities and the Startup Ecosystem
Bridging Universities and the Startup Ecosystem
Bridging Universities and the Startup Ecosystem
About Generation ALPHA
About Generation ALPHA
About Generation ALPHA
Generation ALPHA, the main organizing body behind the Youth Foundry Network (YFN), is a pioneering organization focused on empowering young individuals by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Generation ALPHA is dedicated to developing future-ready leaders who are prepared to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges and drive positive change in their communities.
Generation ALPHA, the main organizing body behind the Youth Foundry Network (YFN), is a pioneering organization focused on empowering young individuals by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Generation ALPHA is dedicated to developing future-ready leaders who are prepared to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges and drive positive change in their communities.
Generation ALPHA, the main organizing body behind the Youth Foundry Network (YFN), is a pioneering organization focused on empowering young individuals by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Generation ALPHA is dedicated to developing future-ready leaders who are prepared to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges and drive positive change in their communities.
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INDUSTRY COLLABORATED PROJECTS
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In Association with Global Entrepreneurship Week Sri Lanka 2024
In Association with Global Entrepreneurship Week Sri Lanka 2024
In Association with
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Sri Lanka 2024
Global Entrepreneurship Week Sri Lanka
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Sri Lanka
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Activities
Activities
Districts Covered
Districts Covered
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Universities Involved
Universities Involved
YFN Crowdfunding Announcement
YFN Crowdfunding Announcement
YFN Crowdfunding Announcement
We need your support through our crowdfunding campaign to raise 1.5 lakhs
Bank A/C: 1000638415
Acc Name: Generation ALPHA (pvt) Ltd
Bank: Commercial Bank
Branch: Reid Avenue
Transparency is guaranteed, ensuring every contribution empowers youth and enhances entrepreneurship resources.
We need your support through our crowdfunding campaign to raise 1.5 lakhs
Bank A/C: 1000638415
Acc Name: Generation ALPHA (pvt) Ltd
Bank: Commercial Bank
Branch: Reid Avenue
Transparency is guaranteed, ensuring every contribution empowers youth and enhances entrepreneurship resources.
We need your support through our crowdfunding campaign to raise 1.5 lakhs
Bank A/C: 1000638415
Acc Name: Generation ALPHA (pvt) Ltd
Bank: Commercial Bank
Branch: Reid Avenue
Transparency is guaranteed, ensuring every contribution empowers youth and enhances entrepreneurship resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Universities
Students
Eco System Partners
FAQs for Universities
What is YFN’s purpose for universities?
Universities partner with YFN by adopting our framework and guidelines to empower their students to embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
Who can join YFN from the university sector?
How does YFN support universities?
What are the benefits for universities?
How can universities engage with ecosystem partners through YFN?
Do universities need to establish physical hubs?
What kind of activities does YFN organize for universities?
How do universities nominate student ambassadors?
Is there a cost for universities to join YFN?
How can universities get started with YFN?
Universities
Students
Eco System Partners
FAQs for Universities
What is YFN’s purpose for universities?
Universities partner with YFN by adopting our framework and guidelines to empower their students to embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
Who can join YFN from the university sector?
How does YFN support universities?
What are the benefits for universities?
How can universities engage with ecosystem partners through YFN?
Do universities need to establish physical hubs?
What kind of activities does YFN organize for universities?
How do universities nominate student ambassadors?
Is there a cost for universities to join YFN?
How can universities get started with YFN?
Universities
Students
Eco System Partners
FAQs for Universities
What is YFN’s purpose for universities?
Universities partner with YFN by adopting our framework and guidelines to empower their students to embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
Who can join YFN from the university sector?
How does YFN support universities?
What are the benefits for universities?
How can universities engage with ecosystem partners through YFN?
Do universities need to establish physical hubs?
What kind of activities does YFN organize for universities?
How do universities nominate student ambassadors?
Is there a cost for universities to join YFN?
How can universities get started with YFN?