Cohort-02 Empower Pengal Training Sessions

Northern Province Entrepreneurs Embark on a New Growth Journey with GRIT


2nd Empower Pengal I

During the Sessions of Cohort-02 Empower Pengal Training I

A new chapter for the development of Northern Province entrepreneurs!

The first training sessions for Cohort-02 under the GRIT program were successfully conducted in all districts of the Northern Province at the end of May 2026.

With an aim to guide women and MSME entrepreneurs in the Northern Province to the next level of development, this session was a key starting point to improve knowledge on entrepreneurial mindset, business development, and impact investment opportunities.

🌟 Key features of the sessions:
✅ Introduction to the GRIT program (EWP & EDTP)
✅ What is Impact Investment? Its importance...
✅ Differences between Bank Loan and Impact Investment
✅ Case Studies
✅ Entrepreneurial Mindset – Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset
✅ Self-Assessment through Personal SWOT Analysis
✅ Setting SMART Goals and Taking Responsibility
✅ Strengthening Relationships through Icebreaker & Networking Sessions

This initiative is implemented by the Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) in partnership with WUSC Sri Lanka , powered by Canada's International Development - Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the Government of Canada.

Stay tuned for the next steps of this initiative that will take another important step in the success journey of Northern Province entrepreneurs.