Huawei launches 9th Edition of ‘Seeds for the Future’ in Sri Lanka

Huawei launched the 9th edition of its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Seeds for the Future, in Sri Lanka on August 30, at Shangri-La Hotel.

The event was attended by distinguished guests, including representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, the University Grants Commission, university deans and heads of departments.

Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Zhang Jinze, highlighted that over the years, more than 100 university students across Sri Lanka have benefited from the Seeds for the Future program, contributing their unique ideas and ambitious dreams.

“Through this programme, we offer young Sri Lankan youths the opportunity to experience Huawei’s cutting-edge technology and best practices, along with a rich cultural immersion into Chinese traditions,” he noted.

The event also featured an inspiring address by Dr. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Education, who congratulated the selected students and shared his experiences visiting Huawei’s headquarters in China. He highlighted the invaluable opportunity awaiting the students, stating, “These six students are going to witness firsthand how China and Huawei are leading the ICT-driven world through this programme as I did. It’s a remarkable exposure for young talents to visit Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing, epicenters of technological innovation.”

Dr. Premajayantha also mentioned his visit to Huawei’s state-of-the-art library and exhibition hall, which features cutting-edge technologies and smart city solutions. He remarked, “Huawei’s dedication to R&D, demonstrated by their investment of 40% of profits into innovation, is something our young talents should see and learn from,” he said.

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong graced the occasion to acknowledge and congratulate the students. In his address, Ambassador Zhenhong emphasized the program’s role in strengthening ties between China and Sri Lanka. “Since its launch in Sri Lanka in 2016, Huawei’s Seeds for the Future project has actively cultivated a large number of outstanding ICT young talents, benefiting over 100 students.”

Additional Secretary to the Minister of Education Higher Education Section (Development) Apsara Caldera said; “The chosen students exemplify the high standards and potential that Seeds for the Future seeks to cultivate. This program is a beacon of what can be achieved through dedication and global collaboration.”

This year’s Seeds for the Future awardees include Chamod Fernando from the University of Wayamba, Praveen Sumanasekara from the University of Peradeniya, Isuru Samaranayake from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Avishka Chanuka from the University of Kelaniya, and Sadeesha Sathmina and Thisara Gunawardana from the University of Moratuwa.

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