A Stronger Voice for Northern Technology.
NCIT consolidates industry priorities from the Northern technology community and engages public, private and development stakeholders on the conditions required for sustainable digital growth.
Core Policy Themes
Our advocacy efforts are focused on eight critical areas that shape the operational environment for our members.
Market Access
Reducing barriers for local IT firms to access national and international markets, including public procurement reform.
Talent & Skills
Aligning academic curricula with industry needs and advocating for continuous professional development funding.
Digital Infrastructure
Campaigning for robust cloud infrastructure, reliable connectivity, and affordable access to advanced technologies like AI.
Investment Facilitation
Creating favorable conditions and tax incentives to attract direct tech investments to the Northern Province.
Startup Enablement
Advocating for seed funding access, simplified business registration, and supportive regulatory frameworks for founders.
Export Growth
Supporting IT and BPM export initiatives, including streamlined banking and forex regulations for service exporters.
Industry Standards
Promoting cyber security standards, data privacy, and ethical AI development within the local ecosystem.
Regional Inclusion
Ensuring that national digital policies equitably support and include the Northern digital economy.
How We Develop Positions
NCIT’s advocacy is driven strictly by member needs and backed by industry evidence. We do not lobby based on individual interests, but focus on systemic changes that benefit the entire Northern technology ecosystem.
Member Input
Issues are raised by members through the portal or committees.
Working Groups
Expert groups review the issue and draft potential solutions.
Evidence Gathering
Data and case studies are collected to build a robust argument.
Board Approval
The formal position is reviewed and approved by the NCIT Board.
Engagement
NCIT engages stakeholders to implement the policy recommendations.
Current Consultations
Jaffna IT Park Infrastructure Proposal
Seeking feedback from local software exporters regarding facility requirements and connectivity needs.
Submit Feedback →National AI Strategy Response
Consultation closed. Document is currently under Board review.