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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

National inventors awards – 2018 – silver medal
Date - August 15, 2018
Silver Medal for Open Category under Technical Field of Food Technology for the Low added sucrose nutritious scorn-Flat bread’ at “Sahasak Nimavum – National Invention Exhibition 2018” organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission
Awarded to Dr. Theja Herath and Ms. Yashora Ransilu
National awards for science & technology achievements (nasta award)
Date - March 15, 2018
Excellence in International Collaboration for advancement of S & T for making a significant contribution in the application of Science & Technology for successful achievement in the project activities of ITI/IDRC, Canada funded project on “Enhanced Preservation of Fruits Using Nano Technology”.
Awarded to Dr. Shanthi Wilson, Dr. Ilmi Hewajulige, Mr. Nisala Gunasekara, Ms. Yoga Milani, Ms. Shiranthi Perera, Mr. Dineth Samarawickrama, Mr. Anura Sooriaarchchi and Ms. Manori Wijemanne
National inventors awards – 2018 – Gold Medal
Date - February 15, 2018
Gold Medal for Open Category under Technical Field of Agriculture for the Development of BASCA Environment friendly, 100% natural, non hazardous fruit and melon flies controlling product at “Sahasak Nimavum – National Invention Exhibition 2018” organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission.
Awarded to Dr. R. M. Dharmadasa and Dr. C. H. Manoratne
National inventors awards – 2018 – Gold Medal
Date - February 15, 2018
Gold Medal for Commercialized Category under Technical Field of Food Technology for the Development of Bio Wax at “Sahasak Nimavum – National Invention Exhibition 2018” organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission
 Awarded for Mr. Nisala Gunasekara, Dr. Shanthi Wilson, Dr. Ilmi Hewajulige, Ms. Shiranthi  Perera
National inventors awards – 2018 – 3rd place
Date - March 15, 2018

Presidential Awards for Patented Inventions

3rd place in Presidential Awards for Patented Inventions for Development of clay filter body with high fluoride binding ability for the remediation of fluoride contaminated at “Sahasak Nimavum – National Invention Exhibition 2018” organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission.
Awarded to Dr Iresha Kottegoda, Mr. Ruwan Arachchi and the team from Material Technology Section

International Winning Awards