Colombo, Sri Lanka: innovation profile

Colombo is number 483 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 10. It is home to 10 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

R&D labs

CGIAR, Industrial Technology Institute, Information and Communication Technology Agency, Ministry of Science, Technology and Research, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, National Research Council, National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Council For Agricultural Research Policy, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration, University of Colombo.