A Decade of Building the Northern Technology Ecosystem.
The chamber’s archive records its growth, partnerships, startup activity, regional programmes and international engagement since 2016.
Milestones
How the chamber has developed since its inauguration in Jaffna in February 2016.
Chamber Relaunch & NExTWORK Expansion
Launch of the modernized NCIT platform, strengthening advocacy and expanding the Northern digital ecosystem across all five districts.
Digital Roadmap & Industry Engagements
Collaborated with government and international stakeholders to outline a sustainable digital roadmap for the Northern Province post-pandemic.
NExTWORK Initiative
Introduced the NExTWORK program to foster tighter collaboration among tech professionals, startups, and established enterprises in the region.
Community & Technology Programs
Expanded outreach with community-driven tech programs, workshops, and skill-building sessions aimed at youth and early-stage professionals.
Incubation Centre Established
Set up the first dedicated IT incubation centre to support local startups with infrastructure, mentorship, and initial market access.
Ecosystem Programs Kickoff
Launched targeted ecosystem programs bridging the gap between academia and the IT industry, including the first official NCIT newsletter.
Establishment of NCIT
The Northern Chamber of Information Technology was formally established to represent and advocate for the growing tech sector in Northern Sri Lanka.
Past Leadership
Recognizing the dedication of our past Boards of Directors who laid the foundation for the Chamber’s growth.
2021 - 2023
President
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Secretary
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Supported by 8 Directors
2019 - 2021
President
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Secretary
Former Secretary Name
Supported by 10 Directors
2017 - 2019
President
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Secretary
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Supported by 7 Directors
Publications and speeches
Newsletters, brochures and conference keynotes kept from the chamber’s archive.
From the founding years
The inauguration in February 2016, and the first Startup Weekend held in Jaffna that June.
