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Awards & Recognitions

The staff at the ITI have been recognized with awards for their contributions to invention, innovation, research, publications, sustainable economic development, and social well-being. Receiving both national and international awards is a testament to their dedication and achievements.
Our staff has received international awards such as WAITRO and Geneva International Invention Awards. In addition, they have received national awards including Presidential Awards, Sahasak Nivavum Award, National Science and Technology Award for Scientists, National Inventors Award, National Research Council Award, National APEX Award, SUSRED Award, CARP Award and DASIS Award.

These awards collectively showcase the institution’s dedication to excellence in various fields and its significant impact at both national and international levels. They are indicators of recognition of their hard work, innovation, and commitment to making a positive difference in their respective fields.

Awards

DASIS Award

2023

NASTA Award

2018

SUSRED Award

2017

NASTA Award

2014

National Winning Awards

Sahasak Nimawum 2022
Date - December 06, 2023

Silver Medal

In the “Open Category” under the technical field of “Applied Sciences & Technology” for “Purification of Natural Graphite upto 99.99% for high-end application as a value addition”.

Awarded to Ms. Thakshila Jayawardane, Ms. Dilini Colombage, Mr. Vimukthi Jayaweera and Dr. Iresha Kottegoda

Sahasak Nimavum – 2021
Date - August 15, 2021
Open category awards under the field of Applied Sciences and Technology, Food Technology and Agriculture
Gold Medal   – Clay Filter for Removal of Fluoride, Arsenic and Cadmium for Drinking    Water
                           Awarded to Dr I R M Kottegoda, Dr I P L jayarathne, Ms J T S T Jayawardane, Mr R C W Archchi and Mr H A M I T Hettiarchchi
Silver Medal – Dulme Pro-cooked cereal mixture for children and adults
                          Awarded to Dr H M Theja Herath
Silver Medal  –  Natural Fungicide and Post Harvest Quality Enhancer
                             Awarded to Prof. R M Dharmadasa
Bronze Medal- Isotonic Nas Narang Sport Drink
Awarded to Dr H M Theja Herath, Ms Gayathri Silva, Miss Ramya Pitipanaachchi
DASIS Award – 2020
Date - August 15, 2023
Gold Medal in the Open category under technical field of Agriculture for the Development of Natural Agricultural Pest Control Agents (NAPCA) by using Sri Lankan grown medicinal and aromatic plant extracts for the control of sucking agricultural pests at the awards ceremony organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission in 2020.
Awarded to Prof. R. M. Dharmadasa
Carp award for excellence in agriculture research 2019
Date - November 15, 2019

First place in non-plantation category

Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research 2019-1st place in non-plantation crops category awarded by CARP (Council for Agricultural Research Policy) for research on Enhancing preservation of fruits using nanotechnology.
Awarded to Dr. (Ms) Ilmi Hewajulige (PI), Dr. (Ms.) Shanthi Wilson, Ms. Yoga Milani, Mr. Nisala Gunesekara, Ms. Shiranthi Perera, Mr. Dineth Samarawickrama, Mr. Aunura Sooriyarachchi and Ms. Manori Wijemanna
Carp award for excellence in agriculture research 2019
Date - October 15, 2019
First Place in Plantation Category
Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research 2019-1st place in Plantation Crops Category awarded by CARP (Council for Agricultural Research Policy) for innovative research on Bioactivity studies on Cinnamon.
Awarded to Dr. G. A. S. Premakumara and Ms. Kaushalya Abeysekera.

International Winning Awards