Introducing ourselves
Lanka Social Ventures (LSV) is a ‘social enterprise’ with a mission to promote and support entrepreneurship and innovation for social change and environmental sustainability. LSV supports entrepreneurial and innovative individuals, groups, community organizations and SMEs to develop and transform into successful and financially sustainable 'social enterprises'. LSV is registered as a Public Company and governed by a board of directors representing public, private and community sectors. LSV operates as a non-profit company and the income we generate through commercial activities is re-invested in our social mission.
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What we do
Impact Enterprise Incubator & Accelerator
Collaborative, evidence‑driven research and consultancy for social impact
Strengthening skills and capacity for social impact
Global market access for impact‑driven entrepreneurs
Repository of new knowledge and practical solutions for entrepreneurs
Collective impact and long‑term value
From start to finish
Project overview
Take a look at some of the projects we are currently delivering and we have completed.
The IGNITE project is a Chrysalis-led initiative focused on strengthening producer groups through capacity building, resilience planning, coaching, and structured documentation, as reflected across sections such as training, assessments, action plans, and reports . LSV’s role involves conducting producer group resilience assessments, training delivery, coaching and mentoring and good practice case study documentation and dissemination.
The RISE project focuses on strengthening 36 producer groups and 30 MSMEs in Central and Uva provinces through structured capacity building, grants, and livelihood and business planning support. LSV’s role is to assess their capacities, prepare grant proposals, design livelihood and social strengthening plans for producer groups and business plans for MSMEs, and then guide and facilitate them to implement these plans effectively.
The Fostering Inclusive Communities and Economies (FICE) project promotes sustainable and inclusive development in Sri Lanka by equipping MSMEs in five districts with the skills and guidance needed to thrive in a greener, more inclusive economy. Under this assignment, LSV was responsible for conducting gap analyses of 55 MSMEs, developing tailored coaching and mentoring plans, delivering district-level training on financial management, HR, process improvement, DEI, and green transition, and providing one-to-one coaching to refine business plans, marketing strategies, and sustainability frameworks.
Our publications
The Social Enterprise Handbook provides a practical guide to understanding, developing, and strengthening social enterprises, with clear frameworks, tools, and examples tailored to the Sri Lankan context.
This report provides an in‑depth overview of Sri Lanka’s social enterprise sector, examining its history, scale, legal and policy environment, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening social and economic impact.
This study explains how social entrepreneurship can expand and strengthen social innovation by turning effective local solutions into scalable, sustainable models.
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