Project Inventory: Focus and Status
The projects below are those which SL-JCP’s Board of Directors have decided as viable for implementation in Phase 1 (2020–2023). .
Proponent: T-Plan Inc, Vega Ltd
Director(s): Mizobe, Takeuchi (J-SLIP)
Focus
Transforming Sri Lanka’s 3-wheel vehicle sector (over 1.2 million vehicles) into an environmentally friendly, ICT-enabled, safe transport mode. Manufacture in Sri Lanka at Japanese quality, with advanced local ICT services, scalable to other economies.
Status
Alpha/Beta prototypes road-tested in Sri Lanka/Japan. Local supply chain and HR system ready. Production delayed due to COVID-19. Company established in Sri Lanka for implementation and FTI mobilization.
Proponent: Softlogic Holdings Ltd, Pan-Nippon Development Ltd
Director(s): Cassim, Yamaguchi (J-SLIP)
Focus
Linking agriculture and health to create climate resilience and healthy longevity, making Sri Lanka a center for gerontological care. Synergies and disruptive innovations expected.
Status
Land secured; dialogue ongoing; project proposal and business plan drafted. Engagement with 20+ Japanese SMEs and university partners. Investment seminar postponed due to COVID-19.
Proponent: BHN Japan
Director(s): Gunatilake, Takeuchi (J-SLIP)
Focus
Strengthening rural communities in Sri Lanka’s central hills with disaster-resilient telecommunications, linking disadvantaged communities to the global information highway and enhancing rural services.
Status
Funding obtained for sensor network integration. Pilot site and community identified. Implementation postponed due to COVID-19; project finance status under review.
Proponent: SL-JCP & Partner tbc
Director(s): Yabuta, Sugie, Takeuchi (NEW)
Focus
Empowering discharged military personnel and youth from impoverished backgrounds with technical skills for overseas employment and self-entrepreneurship, strengthening Sri Lanka-Japan ties.
Status
Discussions with State Ministry of Defence and private sector ongoing. Project concept refined; engagement with Japanese host communities initiated.
Proponent: SL-JCP & Partner tbc
Director(s): Yabuta, Cassim (NEW)
Focus
Establishing a transnational CDC in Sri Lanka for the Indian Ocean region, leveraging Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 response as a model for developing economies.
Status
Concept document in development with tech companies and university partners. Related projects (19-06, 19-07) likely in Phase 1.
Director(s): Alawdeen, Gunatilake
Focus
Distributing a Japanese non-alcoholic sanitizer (stable Sodium Hypochlorite) in South/Southwest Asia, supporting preventive health and clinical trials in Sri Lanka.
Status
Distribution rights secured; negotiations with Sri Lankan partners ongoing. MoU in preparation; logistics and clinical trials being arranged.
Director(s): Sugie, Dewaraja (NEW)
Focus
Introducing Japanese nano-bubble and RO water purification technology to address CKDU and meet growing water demand in Sri Lanka.
Status
Pilot devices gifted; talks with development agencies ongoing. Investigation into project status and new applications underway.
Proponent: SL-JCP & GlobalSat Japan
Director(s): Yamaguchi, Cassim (NEW)
Focus
Partnering with Japan to launch mini/micro-satellites for environmental monitoring, epidemiology, logistics, and security, building Sri Lanka’s aerospace capacity.
Status
Project currently in design phase.
Note: The description of each project will cover: Overview and Significance, Objectives and Scope, Conceptual Scheme and Project Contents, Implementation Schedule, Expected Outcomes, and Next Steps.
This page is under construction. For projects in the pipeline, information will be updated as they are approved and assigned by the Board of Directors.
