{"id":1134,"date":"2024-08-16T18:27:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2024-08-19T18:29:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:59:02","slug":"elzian-agro-named-finalist-in-falling-walls-science-startups-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=1134","title":{"rendered":"Elzian Agro Named Finalist in Falling Walls Science Startups Category"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elzian Agro has been recognized as a finalist in the Science Startups category by the prestigious Falling Walls Foundation. The Falling Walls Science Summit, an esteemed international forum for scientific breakthroughs, celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall and fosters dialogue between science and society.<\/p>\n<p>Led by visionary co-founder Lilan Dayananda, Elzian Agro has achieved significant acclaim, recently earning a spot on Forbes Magazine\u2019s \u201c30 Under 30 Asia\u201d list. Alongside Lilan Dayananda, the team includes notable figures such as Pankajan Satkunam and Tharindu Priyankara. Together, they are revolutionizing traditional agricultural practices through innovative, sustainable solutions powered by cutting-edge technology. Elzian Agro&#8217;s success underscores their commitment to innovation, positioning them as pioneers in the agricultural sector and inspiring others to dream big and embrace technological advancements for a positive global impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Falling Walls Science Summit is a renowned platform open to all science enthusiasts, bringing together leading researchers and decision-makers from business, academia, and government to tackle global challenges. The summit awards the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year title annually, recognizing the most significant scientific achievements across various categories of the Falling Walls Global Call. Laureates will present their breakthrough work to a global audience on November 9, 2024, at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>The summit features the latest scientific advancements and hosts discussions on pressing global issues. Events are organized into thematic clusters, including Art &amp; Science, Climate Crisis &amp; Sustainability, Discovering Earth &amp; Space, Emerging Talents (Lab), Engineering &amp; Technology, Health &amp; Wellbeing, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science &amp; Innovation Management, Science Engagement, Sciencepreneurship, Science Start-ups, Social Sciences &amp; Humanities, and Planetary Health.<\/p>\n<p>Elzian Agro\u2019s recognition as a finalist highlights their groundbreaking work and dedication to transforming agriculture, showcasing their potential to make a lasting, positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elzian Agro has been recognized as a finalist in the Science Startups category by the prestigious Falling Walls Foundation. 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