The National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC) is Sri Lanka’s version of the InSPiR2eS Global Research Pitching Competition (IGPRC). The NPRC 2025 will be integrated into the HDR Pitching Competition of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2025, 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 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students (PhD, DBA, MPhil) from Sri Lanka who are pursuing degrees in management and related social sciences are welcome to showcase their research ideas at the HDR Pitching 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
    • Competes for a chance to win a prize of $10,000.

Important Dates

24th
Aug 2024
     
Information Session
31st
Aug 2024
     
Registration for Pitch Submissions
21st
Sep 2024
     
Q & A Session
2nd
Dec 2024
     
Pitch Submission Deadline
30th
Dec 2024
     
Notification of the Finalists
10th
Jan 2025
     
Grand Final

Registration Link

Zoom Details

Meeting ID : 940 1113 0455
Passcode : .hrV6B3J