The U.S. embassy in Colombo in partnership with the Matara District Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched an American Innovation Hub (iHub) in Matara yesterday.
The iHub will provide employment and leadership skills for young people, promote English language learning, encourage study in the United States, and introduce the local community to American culture and values.
"The American Innovation Hub will inspire creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Southern Province through technology and engineering programs,” said U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer James Russo at the opening. “As we celebrate our 70th anniversary of partnership with Sri Lanka, we are delighted to expand our people-to-people connections in Matara.”
Mr. Russo and President of the Matara District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Metta Widanagamachchi inaugurated the iHub, which is located in the Matara Chamber of Commerce building at No.149, Hakmana Road, Matara.
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