GRIT
(Growth, Resilience, Investment, and Training)
GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Investment and Training) project is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering a gender-responsive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northern Sri Lanka over a six-year period from 2023 to 2028. The project, funded by Global Affairs Canada in collaboration with WUSC, is dedicated to empowering startup, small, and medium-level women entrepreneurs and driving socio-economic development in the North of Sri Lanka.
As part of this impactful initiative, the Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) proudly introduces the Empower Pengal platform under the GRIT initiative that aims to enhance the women entrepreneur’s skills and competencies, strengthen their entrepreneurial drive, and help them advance to the next phase of their entrepreneurial journey.
LIIN is implementing the GRIT initiative through four key pillars.
Innovative Business Development Solutions
Providing comprehensive support through specialized training, mentorship, and investment readiness programs designed for sustainable growth and market success.
Entrepreneur DNA Mapping
Research & DevelopmentExploring comprehensive landscape research to support stakeholders in designing development strategies for women-led enterprises and sustainable business growth.
The Emerging Women Program
Two-Year InitiativeA transformative program supporting 100 women entrepreneurs at startup and ideation stages through mentorship, skill development, and networking.
Entrepreneurship Development
Training ProgramEmpowering 240 women entrepreneurs through industry-specific training, mentorship, and investment readiness support (2024-2027).
GSG Impact Sri Lanka
Investment InitiativeStrengthening partnerships and accelerating impact investing adoption with a focus on integrating a gender lens and facilitating investment processes.
Transform Your Business Journey
Join our exclusive program designed to empower women entrepreneurs with essential skills, valuable networking opportunities, expert mentorship, and access to investment resources for sustainable business growth.
GRIT-Selected Women Entrepreneurs
EDTP & EWP-Training & Mentoring Cycle
Pitch Deck & Business Plan Preparation
Pitch - Showcasing entrepreneurs' impactful visions
Winner Selection
Investment Support for Growth
- Access to investment opportunities to scale the business.
- Support for developing sustainable and impactful business models.
- Opportunities to connect with potential investors and strategic partners.
- Opportunities to participate in competitions providing exposure and visit opportunities to Canada.
Join Our Professional Events & Workshops
Discover upcoming opportunities to enhance your business skills, network with industry leaders, and stay ahead of market trends through our specialized events.
DNA Mapping
Stakeholder Validation Workshop Highlights: Ground-Level Research on Entrepreneurship
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DNA Mapping
Northern Province SME Insights: DNA Mapping for Entrepreneurial Growth with Field Entrepreneurs
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DNA Mapping
Northern Province SME Insights: DNA Mapping for Entrepreneurial Growth with Key Stakeholders
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GRIT Launch 2024
Fostering a Gender-Responsive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Sri Lanka’s Northern Region through the GRIT Initiative
Learn more →Strategic Collaborations for Innovation
Our partnerships with industry leaders and organizations create valuable opportunities for growth, knowledge sharing, and sustainable development across sectors.
