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Est. 1974

Who We Are

The National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERDC) was established in 1974 through a Parliamentary Act to bridge the gap between industrial extension services and scientific research in Sri Lanka.

Headquartered at the IDB Industrial Estate, Ekala, Ja-Ela, NERDC serves as the nation's premier institution for developing, acquiring, adapting and transferring engineering technologies — delivering direct socio-economic impact across the country.

Est. 1974
NERDC — National Engineering Research & Development Centre, Ekala, Sri Lanka

NERDC Headquarters

IDB Industrial Estate, Ekala, Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka

Our Direction

Vision & Mission

Vision

"To be a Centre of Excellence, in Engineering Research and Development in the South Asia Region."

Mission

To develop, acquire, adapt and transfer Engineering Technologies with direct socio-economic impact on Sri Lanka — coordinating technological capabilities across both public and private sectors to drive national progress.

What We Do

Key Objectives

Indigenous Innovation

Developing indigenous technology and nurturing innovative talent within Sri Lanka.

Sector Coordination

Coordinating technological capabilities across public and private sectors nationally.

National Planning Alignment

Ensuring technology choices align with national resources and strategic planning goals.

Technology Transfer

Facilitating effective technology transfer mechanisms to industry and society.

Resource Optimisation

Optimising the exploitation of human and material resources for maximum impact.

Prototype & Pilot Plants

Designing, building and testing prototypes and pilot plants for real-world validation.

Tech Data & Documentation

Monitoring technological data and maintaining comprehensive documentation systems.

Consultancy & Training

Providing expert consultancy and capacity-building training services across industries.

Engineering R&D Support

Supporting and promoting engineering research and development initiatives nationally.