Ten Sri Lankan ICT companies showcased their products spanning AI, IoT, software development, and IT services at the Japan IT Week Spring 2025, held from April 23–25 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan organised the participation of the local team.
The participation marks a milestone in the ongoing partnership between EDB and JICA, launched in 2024 to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ICT sector presence in Japan. The JICA Program supports 30 ICT/BPM companies, including SMEs and startups, through tailored business coaching, strategic market intelligence, and targeted matchmaking with Japanese partners. Ten out of 30 companies were selected for participation in 2025.
Ahead of the main exhibition, the delegation engaged in a series of B2B meetings and networking events designed to build meaningful connections. Sri Lankan companies participated in a meeting with the Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association, gaining valuable insights into Japan’s embedded systems market and exploring collaboration opportunities.
During their visit to JETRO’s Tokyo headquarters, Sri Lankan companies attended a session focused on promoting foreign business investment in Japan. The session included an overview of JETRO’s business matching platforms and the range of support services available to foreign companies.
Sri Lankan participants visited the Tokyo Innovation Hub, gaining firsthand exposure to Japan’s dynamic innovation and startup ecosystem.
