A community that dreams of making Northern Sri Lanka into an innovation hub.
Yarl IT Hub (YIT) is a not for profit social enterprise which strives towards inspiring, supporting and fostering Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the community. It’s an organization by the community for the community. The Yarl IT Hub community consists of all those who share the dream of making Jaffna in to the next Silicon Valley and abides by the core values of the organization.
Yarl IT Hub's
Values
Nurture and Develop IT Talent
Empower the Community with IT
Technology & Corporate Independent
Not for Profit
Transparent Operation
Apolitical
Nurturing Innovation
Our initiatives
Uki
A technology school by YIT that provides six-month intensive training to prepare students for tech industry role or for entrepreneurial ventures
Aki
A significantly advanced education and e-learning platform which is becoming a key resource for students, teachers, and professionals.
Yarl Geek Challenge
A top technology and entrepreneurship competition for youth, aimed at developing IT skills, innovation, creativity, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Kalam by YIT
A co working and maker space in Jaffna that has significantly impacted the tech and community landscape.
Thulir
The dedicated research arm of YIT empowering all the initiatives with innovative projects.
Accelerator
The accelerator which supports early-stage startups by offering resources and guidance to excel in the competitive market.
YIT Events
YIT Events hosts monthly Open Days, workshops, and meetups to empower the community through engagement and learning.
WE Hub
Dedicated space for empowering women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
Puthiya Payanangal
A gamified program by Yarl IT Hub to introduce school students to technology, and STEAM through problem-solving and project-based learning.
Yarl IT Hub's
2030 Goal
Outreach to 1,000,000 people
Catalyst for 2,500 Startups and SMBs
Engage 5,000 diaspora members
Seed the idea of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology in 100,000 school students
Train 12,500 students at Uki for them to gain job opportunities
Our Partners
Pioneer Partner
Platinum Partners
