The "Brain into Business" Grant Award Ceremony 2024, organized by the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), took place on the 20^th of December 2024, at the  District Secretariat in Colombo .

Accordingly, eight students from the University of Kelaniya were selected through a competitive and rigorous selection process for the grants.  The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Kelaniya was also recognized and acknowledged for its significant contribution to the "Brain into Business" program conducted by NEDA in 2024.

The event was graced by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development, Mr. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Dulith Herath, Founder and Chairman of Kapruka, as the Guest of Honour. The career counsellors of the CGU were also present at the occasion.

The Graduate Entrepreneur Award Winners of the University of Kelaniya include, Mr. K. H. N. Dias and Miss. B. N. Ishara Thilakarathna from the Faculty of Science, Miss. A. P. S. M. Lakmali and Miss. A. W. Nujani Piumika from the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, Ms. Gihani Dilusha and Ms. U. K. Sujani Manel from the Faculty of Humanities, and Mr. W. M. P. D. Umesha, Mr. W. P. R. Sampath and Mr. D. G. R. D. Karunasinghe from the Faculty of Social Science.