Spiralation Tech Startup Support Programme
Spiralation
Closed for now
Spiralation has run as periodic cohorts since 2013. ICTA's mandate has been reorganised under the Ministry of Digital Economy, which announced in 2026 that it would establish a government-seeded startup fund of funds. Watch icta.lk and mode.gov.lk for the next window.
Up to LKR 1.5 million as a grant covering infrastructure, training, business development, market access opportunities and mentoring.
Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA)
public · national
Deadline: Closed — The most recent published Spiralation cohort call closed on 26 May 2023. ICTA has not published a subsequent open call on the programme page.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Under 3 years old
- Sectors: deeptech, ai, fintech, any
- Stage: idea stage, pre-seed and seed
- Locally registered entity required
Tech startups less than 3 years in existence, based in Sri Lanka.
How to apply
- Attend the applicant briefing session announced by ICTA when a cohort opens.
- Submit the online application form before the published deadline.
- Evaluation and pitching before the selection panel.
- Grant and support disbursed to selected startups.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.icta.lk/projects/tech-startup-support-program-spiralation/
"If you are a tech startup less than 3 years in existence, you are eligible"
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.icta.lk
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