The event aimed to introduce participants to the SolarX Start-up Challenge: APAC Edition and its benefits. The workshop included detailed sessions outlining the features and advantages of participating in the SolarX Start-up Challenge.

Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of India, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the growth potential of the renewable energy sector in India and opportunities for collaboration.

He also spoke about upcoming initiatives designed to support Sri Lanka's startup ecosystem in this field. Participants included representatives from Sri Lanka’s leading incubators and universities.

SolarX Startup Challenge aims to crowd source implementable, cost-effective, scalable, and innovative solutions to some of the persistent challenges faced by the solar energy sector of the member countries.