Elzian Agro, a leading precision agriculture company in Sri Lanka, has been recognized by TechRound as one of the top 10 Sri Lankan startups to watch. TechRound, a premier online magazine based in the UK, is renowned for its coverage of the latest startup and tech news, offering insights into business trends and helping brands achieve new heights.
Elzian Agro is helmed by visionary co-founder Lilan Dayananda, who recently secured a spot on Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30 Asia” list. Joining him are the rest of co-founders Pankajan Satkunam, Tharindu Priyankara, and their exceptional team, whose diverse expertise positions them uniquely to support farmers comprehensively. The company provides an advanced monitoring and decision-support system featuring integrated automation. Their IoT monitoring system delivers precise environmental weather and soil data, crucial for both industrial and agricultural applications. Additionally, their automation system, which includes both hardware and software components, efficiently manages irrigation and other agricultural processes.
This recognition by TechRound is the latest in a series of accolades for Elzian Agro. The company was named among the top ten youth-driven social enterprises at the Global-South Development Expo 2022, an honor bestowed by the United Nations Youth Envoy’s Office, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and UNDP Youth Co:Lab. In 2022, Elzian Agro was also highlighted in the Commonwealth Youth Awards. Furthermore, in 2023, the company was recognized among the top 100 meaningful businesses by Ernst & Young (EY), Hogan Lovells Global Law Firms, Babson College, and the Meaningful Business Community.
Elzian Agro’s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability in agriculture continues to attract international recognition and support, solidifying its status as a key player in the global push towards smarter, more efficient farming practices.
