Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- In a major initiative aimed at accelerating national industrial transformation, the Industrial Development Board (IDB), operating under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, has officially announced the launch of the i5 Industry Excellence Journey & Awards 2026.

Eligible small, medium, and large-scale manufacturing enterprises across Sri Lanka are invited to participate in this comprehensive national platform designed to recognize manufacturing achievements and drive long-term productivity, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. More than a traditional awards scheme, i5 is structured as an ongoing Industry Excellence Journey. Participating manufacturers will have the opportunity to ass...