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Nanotechnology Development and Commercialization in Sri Lanka – Public Private

Partnership (PPP)

Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC)

Prof. K.M. Nalin de SiIva

Science Team Leader (SLINTEC) Professor of Chemistry, University of Colombo

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SLINTEC is a Private Company formed through a

Public-Private Partnership between the Government of Sri Lanka and six leading Private

Sector companies.

SLINTEC

50% 50% Equity Ownership

Board of Directors Dr. Mahesh Amalean – Chairman Mr. P.B. Abeykoon, Secretary MAS Holdings President of Sri Lanka

Mr. Ashroff Omar, CEO Mr. Ranepura H Piyasena, Secretary Brandix Ministry of Technology & Research Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, CEO Dr R.H.S.Samarathunge Dialog Treasury Mr. Rizvi Zaheed, Director Prof. Ravi Silva, Hayleys Agriculture University of Surrey Dr. Tissa Jinasena, Chairman Prof. Sirimali Fernando, Chairman Loadstar National Science Foundation Mr. Anushman Rajaratnam, MD Mr. Janaka Abeysinghe, GM/Cor. Sales Lankem Ceylon PLC Sri Lanka Telecom Mr. Keith Modder, Executive VP/COO Mr. Chamath De Silva, Chairman Virtusa Power Asia Ltd Mr. Ajit Gunawardena, Deputy Chairman Mr. Nihal Vitharana John Keells Holdings Audit Committee Chairman

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Our Vision

“INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES WITH WORLDWIDE IMPACT”

Our Directive

1. Build a world-class Research & Development centre specialized in Nanotechnology & Advanced Technology

1. Make products more competitive using Nano & advanced technologies.

2. Add value to Sri Lanka’s mineral resources. 2. Build a Nanotechnology and Science Park for research,

development and commercialization of innovations

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The benefits of the public-private partnership

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Public: Capital expenditure Private: • Corporate Governance One advantage of being private is that a company does not need to adhere to stringent regulations, and can have more flexibility and freedom when it comes to how its governance is structured. • Long-Term Planning Focus on long-term growth and manage accordingly • Accountability and Job Security Targets and deliverables are monitored regularly

Our Achievements Patents, Publications & Royalties • SLINTEC has filed for 11 patents 9 of which are in the US patent office and 2 in

Sri Lankan patent office. (3 of the international patents have been granted). New patent in process of being filed in the US.

• 3 patents were sold to Nagarjuna Corporation Limited in India. (Received US$1.0

million)

• Sold a patent to a local party as an outcome to a research project • Published in excess of 25 papers in reputed local and international journals • Generating our first royalty revenue stream from successful research project with

Textured Jersey (Rs 3.9 million (US$ 30,000) in first 7 months)

• In the process of evaluating two projects that have completed the research phase with a view to possible commercialization

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Our Achievements continued

Partnerships • Signed a contract with Laugfs Gas to build a pilot plant to check the feasibilit

converting Ilmenite to Titanium Dioxide • Partnered 27 clients and generated in excess of Rs 150 million (US$1.2 Mill

through contract research since September 2011. • Signed MOU’s with several local Universities and Nanyang Technology University

(“NTU”) in Singapore and a Cooperation Agreement with the Yunnan Rural Science an Technology Service Centre in Kunming, China

• Carrying out strategic research projects on behalf of the Government Endowment • Created an endowment fund and raised Rs 31mn (US$230,000). One platinum spons

(25 million), one silver sponsor Rs 5.0 million and Rs 1.0 million as the first contributio the Brick for Science.

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Our Achievements continued

Brain Gain • Attracted 11 PhD qualified Sri Lankan scientists to relocate • Provided on the ground training for graduates moving on for higher education. Thus

we have seen 23 staff members move on to obtain PhD’s from highly recognUniversities in the West.

• Significant contribution to changing the research landscape in the country through m

of the awareness programs carried out by SLINTEC

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Research Partners

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Research Partners

Research & Innovation Focus Agriculture Water

Purification Apparel Healthcare Mineral

Resources

Advanced Plant Nutrients,

Fertilizers & Agrochemicals

Nano-composites, Nano-sorbents, Nanoparticles,

Nano-membranes

Smart Textiles Nutraceuticals

High Value Mineral Processing

Nano-Fertilizer Developing Nanomaterials for water purification

Textiles for Wellbeing Turmeric

Anti-Bacterial

Titanium

Targeted Plant Nutrient Release

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for water purification

Textiles for Water and Energy Conservation

Manioc

Anti–Cancer

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)

Integrated Plant Nutrient Systems

Electrochemical methods for water purification

Karawila

Alleviation of Diabetes

Montmorillonite (MMT)

Targeted Release of Pesticides and Insecticides

Developing sensors for testing water quality

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Research, Development & Commercialization

Commercialization • An enterprise culture, with a cross-section of expertise from science, engineering

and business to support your company commercialize innovations. • Intend providing access to services such as, business planning, technology

assessments and administrative services at the Nanotechnology and Science Park.

• A unique opportunity to work with the most successful private-public partnership in Sri Lanka.

Research One of the best concentrations of high quality equipment and expertise in the region, together with a dedicated R&D team. High impact international collaborations. Strong links to Universities and R&D assets (institutes, engineers, etc.) to get access to technologies, talent and facilities.

Development Working towards attracting multi industry-specific expertise for factory and field trials. Engineering expertise to help design and scale up prototype to pilot plant and commercial scale manufacturing. Incubation to support invention specific development and commercialization.

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Model of Business Engagement

Initial Discussion

Non Disclosure Agreement

Research Proposal & Confirmation of

Research Agreement

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Three options are available in terms of commercial engagement

Contract research with exclusive IP rights

Contract research with limited IP rights

Contract research with

non-exclusive IP

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The Leadership Team • Harin De Silva Wijeyeratne Chief Executive Officer • Prof. Gehan Amaratunga Chief of Research & Innovation • Prof. Veranja Karunaratne Associate Director, Science & Strategic Relations • Mr. Ananda Hettiarachchy Head of Process & Engineering System • Prof. K.M. Nalin De Silva Science Team Leader

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OUR STAFF Staff Strength as at 31st July 2015 - 75

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Range of Equipment • TEM, STEM, EFTEM, DFTEM, BFTEM, EDX • EELS • SEM • AFM • XRD • TGA • DSC • BET • FTIR • UV-VIS • ICP-MS • NMR • GC-MS • LC-MS • CHNS Analyzer • XRF

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Our Laboratories

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MINI PILOT PLANT FOR NANOFERTILIZER

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SLINTEC/LAUGFS – TiO2 Pilot Plant

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Nanotechnology and Science Park

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NANO PARK INCUBATION CENTER

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Thank You Nanotechnology & Science Park, Mahenwatta, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka T: +94 11 4650500 F: +94 11 4741995 W: www.slintec.lk