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HDR PITCHING COMPETITION – ICBM 2026

In Collaboration with International Society of Pitching Research for Responsible Science (InSPiR2eS)

The National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC) is Sri Lanka’s version of the InSPiR2eS Global Research Pitching Competition (IGPRC). The NPRC 2026 will be integrated into the HDR Pitching Competition of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2026, in collaboration with the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, along with the InSPiR2eS international research network.

Who Can Participate

All Sri Lankan nationals currently enrolled in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs, such as PhD, DBA, MPhil, or Master’s by Research, in Management or related Social Sciences disciplines, whether at local or international universities, are invited to present their research ideas at the HDR Pitching Research Competition.

Exclusive Benefits for Participants

  • Gain insights from a distinguished international review panel.
  • Earn an internationally recognized certificate.
  • The national winner:
    • Wins a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.
    • Represent Sri Lanka on a global stage

Important Dates

13th
Aug 2025
     
Information Session
18th
Aug 2025
     
Q & A Session and Opening for Pitch Submission
21st
Aug 2025
     
Opening for Pitch Submission
28th
Oct 2025
     
Deadline for Pitch Submission
14th
Nov 2025
     
Notification of the Finalists
03rd
Dec 2025
     
Grand Final of NPRC

HDR Pitching Template

HDR Pitching Template (A video)

HDR Information Session – Recording

HDR Q&A Session

Date – 21.08.2025 Time – At 10.00 a.m

Meeting ID: 972 2615 1023
Passcode: v^Ctd1M9

HDR Information Session Resource Persons

Emeritus Prof. Robert Faff
University of Queensland, Australia
Founder & President of the InSPiR2eS Research Network and the Creator of the InSPiR2eS Centre for Responsible Science

Prof. Wasantha Perera
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Node Leader – InSPiR2eS Centre for Responsible Science (IC4RS)
Country Coordinator, Sri Lanka
InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC)

Prof. Athula Manawaduge
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Foundation Ambassador, Sri Lanka
InSPiR2eS Global Research Network

Contact details

HDR Pitching Coordinator
Ms. Radhika Ponnamperuma
Email: radhika@sjp.ac.lk
Tele. No. +9477 343 1348