Siddhalepa’s Commitment to Research Excellence Recognised at SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Hettigoda Group of Companies is proud to announce its significant achievement at the SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025, held on November 12th at the BMICH. The company’s dedication to scientific rigour and advancement in traditional medicine was recognised with two prestigious accolades for the groundbreaking project, “Exploring the Bioactivity of Siddhalepa Asamodagam Spirit.”
Siddhalepa was honoured with the coveted Outstanding Research Collaboration Award in Healthcare, Wellness & Life Science Research. This award highlights the successful partnership between the company’s research team and academic institutions, emphasising the collaborative spirit that advances scientific knowledge.
In addition to this major award, the project received a Certificate of Merit for indexed journal publication, affirming the high quality and international recognition of the scientific findings related to Siddhalepa Asamodagam Spirit.
The SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025, a distinguished initiative by the Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC), celebrates excellence in industrial research, innovation, and vital industry-academia collaboration. Siddhalepa’s success highlights its team’s continuous dedication to pioneering research that validates and enhances the efficacy of its trusted products. With over 100 applications received, more than 40 awards were presented at the ceremony across Industry, University, and Faculty-level categories.
The ceremony, which recognised impactful research and innovative contributions advancing society and industry, was a notable gathering of leading academics, researchers, and industry partners. Presided over by Prof. Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Vice Chancellor, and Dr Lakshitha Pahalagedara, Chairperson of the Organising Committee, the event featured Guest of Honour Mr Krishan Bhalendra, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, alongside numerous other distinguished national and international attendees.
Hettigoda Industries was the only award winner, reinforcing its position as a leader committed to driving evidence-based progress in the healthcare and wellness sector.
Siddhalepa extends its sincere appreciation to the Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) for this esteemed recognition, which strengthens its resolve to continue investing in evidence-based research to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficacy in its Ayurveda and traditional healthcare solutions.
