Individuals / Groups and organisations in Sri Lanka who/which have developed ICT products that satisfy the Company and Entry eligibility requirements can apply for NBQSA.
NBQSA Application Process
- Visit nbqsa.org website
- Read through the NBQSA eligibility criteria and decide on your product’s eligibility
- Identify the most suited category for your product to align with the category descriptions.
- Fill out the online application form with all the information as guided through.
- Attach all the relevant attachments as indicated in the online application.
- Make the online payment and complete your application submission.
- Payments can be made online. If you are facing any difficulties please contact BCS Sri Lanka section via bcscoordinator@bcssrilanka.org
Application Fees – Main Awards
Head Category – 30,000 LKR
Start-up – Free of charge
Research and Development Projects – 15,000 LKR
AI Technology of the Year – 15,000 LKR
Data Analytics Technology of the Year – 15,000 LKR
IoT Technology of the Year – 15,000 LKR
Postgraduate – 15,000 LKR
Tertiary / BCS PGD Project – 1,000 LKR Refundable *(Deposit – Bank charges)
Application Fees – Special Awards
Best Digitalisation Process Enabler – 15,000 LKR (Only Existing NBQSA Applicants)
Breakthrough ICT Innovation of the Year – 15,000 LKR (Only Existing NBQSA Applicants)
Best Solution Addressing National Disasters (Student) – Free of charge (Only Existing NBQSA Applicants)
Best Solution Addressing National Disasters (Commercial) – Free of charge (Only Existing NBQSA Applicants)
Students Research Project of the Year – Free of charge (Only Existing NBQSA Applicants)
Public Sector Most Outstanding ICT Achievement Award – Free of charge
ICT Lifetime Achiever Award / Most Outstanding Contributor Award – Free of charge
ICT Entrepreneur of the Year Award – 15,000 LKR for Existing NBQSA Applicants (Current Year), 30,000 LKR for Other Applicants
Student ICT Entrepreneur Award – Free of charge
Female Tech-blazer of the Year – Free of charge
Cheques should be drawn in favor of “BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section” and email to bcscoordinator@bcssrilanka.org
Bank Transfer
Account Name – BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section
Account Number – 1500031464
Bank Name – Commercial Bank
Bank Code – 7056
Branch Name – Colombo 07
Branch Code – 050
Swift Code – CCEYLKLX
(If there is any clarification needed please refer to the FAQ on the website or contact the NBQSA Organising committee Manager using the contact details on the website)
*The application fee has been reduced to the revised registration chargers considering the prevailing situation (subsidized by BCS Sri Lanka Section)
When making the application, please adhere to the following:
- All Commercial Application forms except for the Research & Development category should be accompanied by
A LETTER OR LETTERS FROM USER(S) CONFIRMING THAT THE PRODUCT IS INSTALLED AT THEIR SITE / BEING USED BY THEM. - Applicants to all categories should fill PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, UNIQUENESS, FEATURES, QUALITY/APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY.
- Applicants to all categories EXCEPT Research & Development and Public Sector & Government categories should fill MARKETING POTENTIAL.
- Applicants for the Research & Development category should fill PROOF OF CONCEPT instead of marketing potential.
- Applicants for the Public Sector & Government category should fill value to PUBLIC/GOVERNMENT instead of marketing potential.
- Applicants for the Inclusion and Community Services category should fill VALUE TO COMMUNITY & SOCIETY AT LARGE instead of marketing potential.
- All Student Category Applicants should submit the Declaration certified by the Institution (Department Head / Dean / Vice Chancellor) in PDF
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