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From humble beginnings to global tech leader, Gapstars' journey epitomizes innovation and resilience. To celebrate its meteoric growth, Gapstars organised Scale-Up Week, which was an immersive showcase of its commitment to collaborative innovation and social responsibility.

The Gapstars Scale-Up Week: Celebrating a Global Community of Fast-Growing Innovators | ARTECULATE To celebrate its meteoric growth, Gapstars organised Scale-Up Week, which was an immersive showcase of its commitment to collaborative innovation and social responsibility culminating with its annual Scale-Up Party at the Port City Colombo.

Embark on a transformative journey with John Keells X Innovate 2.0! 🚀 Connecting startups with established industry leaders, this program is a bridge to collaborative success. Applications are now open and here's everything to know about it!

JKX Innovate 2.0 Returns to Build Bridges Connecting Innovative Startups and Industry Leaders | ARTECULATE In a world where innovation is the key to progress, the symbiotic relationship between startups and corporations has never been more crucial. John Keells X’s

In an increasingly digitized world, AI has emerged as a transformative force that’s revolutionizing industries. Recognizing its transformative potential to solve modern business challenges, Gapstars – a Netherlands-based B2B service provider hosted the inaugural Gapstars AI Day. The initiative served as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, bringing together experts, thought leaders, and talented engineers under one roof.

Embracing the Future: Highlights from Gapstars AI Day Exploring its Limitless Possibilities | ARTECULATE Recognizing AI's transformative potential to solve modern business challenges, Gapstars - a Netherlands-based B2B service provider hosted the inaugural Gapstars AI Day.

Indonesian Supply-Chain Startup Baskit Secures $3.3 Million in Seed Round. Baskit's core mission is to secure the privilege of digitizing previously "offline" businesses. This is achieved by offering salesforce augmentation and automation, a robust commercial stack, and an expedient method for rapidly boosting sales.
The team remains deeply committed to supporting traditional distribution businesses. Expanding beyond current verticals, Baskit aims to foster even greater positive transformations across Indonesia's supply chains.

Indonesia’s Baskit Is Empowering Traditional Distribution Businesses With Technology and Commercial Support | ARTECULATE By providing great service to middlemen, Baskit has established a formidable network of wholesalers and distributors, effectively addressing long-standing challenges that have haunted the industry for decades

Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe, an eminent figure in Computer Science, is part of a team that has been bestowed with the prestigious Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) Software Systems Award for groundbreaking innovation in Embedded Systems. The award is a testament to his contribution and the wider seL4 team, which hails from different backgrounds and nations, coming together to advance operating systems that can change the backend of software across several industries.

The seL4 microkernel is a game-changer for mission-critical embedded systems, as it serves as a base for software-sensitive applications such as automotive, aviation, and military use cases.

Insights from Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe: The First Sri Lankan Recipient of the ACM Software System Award | ARTECULATE Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe, an eminent figure in Computer Science, is part of a team that has been bestowed with the prestigious ACM Software Systems Award for groundbreaking innovation in Embedded Systems.

LankaPay, an innovative payment network, has been at the forefront of empowering the financial sector through technology, fostering collaboration, and embracing customer-driven innovation. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge solutions and strategic partnerships, LankaPay has created a thriving ecosystem that not only enhances the efficiency of financial transactions but also empowers individuals and businesses to explore new horizons.

Shaping the Future: How LankaPay Enables Customer-Driven Innovation in Sri Lanka's Financial Sector | ARTECULATE LankaPay has been at the forefront of empowering the financial sector through technology, fostering collaboration, and embracing customer-driven innovation.

PetParker brings pet lovers closer to their loving furry family members by enabling them to spend more quality time amidst running errands. PetParker promotes micro-mobility on its platform, allowing pet owners to leave their homes with confidence in the company of their pets. Now PetParker is expanding internationally to North America, taking its first steps into Vancouver, Canada.

PetParker helps Pets Spend More Time with Their Loving Owners | ARTECULATE PetParker brings pet lovers closer to their loving furry family members by enabling them to spend more quality time amidst running errands.

The PickMe Pass membership programme, launched at the height of the economic crisis, celebrates one year this month.
In lieu of their one-year celebration of the launch of PickMe Pass, PickMe has reduced their monthly fee by Rs. 200/- for customers using their PickMe Pass service. Customers can now avail themselves of PickMe Pass for Rs. 499/- per month and be eligible for a wide range of services offered by the Sri Lankan app-based ride-hailing company.

LKR 150 Million Worth of Savings for PickMe Pass Customers | ARTECULATE PickMe has reduced the monthly fee by Rs. 200/- for customers using their PickMe Pass service in lieu of their one-year celebration of the launch of PickMe Pass.

Creative Software has emerged as one most sought-after tech companies in Sri Lanka. Over the past year, Creative Software's extensive university engagement drive has connected with over 5000 university students, making it probably one of the largest initiatives in the country, particularly in the post-pandemic era.

This initiative seeks to align education with personal and industrial expectations, ensuring that students are prepared for success in their future careers. Creative Software continues to shape the future of education by creating pathways for a brighter and more empowered generation of learners.

Creative Software Empowers the Youth for Industry Readiness Through Industry-Academia Partnerships | ARTECULATE Recognizing the significance of effective industry-academia collaborations in the era of disruptive technologies and rapid progress, Creative Software takes the lead in fostering collaboration across all local universities.

The PickMe platform is one of Sri Lanka’s most used mobile applications today. To enrich the lives of its valued customers, PickMe enters into a partnership with Visa to scale and grow with the support of Visa's expertise.

The partnership between PickMe and Visa is a future-proof move that portrays the collaboration between the two companies which aims at increasing financial inclusion in Sri Lanka to move towards a cashless society and enhance the growth of Sri Lanka’s digital economy.

PickMe Enters Into a Partnership With Visa to Enhance Digital Payments and Inclusion in Sri Lanka | ARTECULATE To enrich the lives of its valued customers, PickMe has partnered with Visa. The partnership between PickMe and Visa is a future-proof move to drive digital payments.

iMotorbike has become a hub for all things related to motorcycles. The company operates in Malaysia and Vietnam and has achieved USD 2.5 million in revenue during the past year. Speaking to Arteculate Asia, Co-Founder & CEO of iMotorbike, Gil Carmo, shared the company is realizing its vision of transforming motorcycle sales in Asia.

How iMotorbike is Ensuring Peace of Mind in Used Motorcycle Purchases in Southeast Asia | ARTECULATE iMotorbike recognizes the importance of a quick, simple, and transparent experience when purchasing a used motorcycle to give consumers peace of mind.

Enstack, created a single superapp with everything an SME needs to manage its digital presence. Enstack’s commitment to simplifying business management for SMEs has gained widespread recognition. In conversation with Arteculate Asia, Co-Founder and CEO of Enstack, Macy Castillo, elaborated on the journey of Enstack and how it’s committed to empowering female entrepreneurs as it expands across Asia.

How Enstack’s Superapp is Helping Small Businesses in Southeast Asia to Grow | ARTECULATE Based in the Philippines, Enstack is utilized by businesses (many of them led by female entrepreneurs) to offer various products and services.