Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management
Supported by Ministry of Science & Technology NQI 2026 Scheme
National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Initiative

Empowering Agriculture Through Advanced Biotechnology & Quality Assurance

A specialized regional hub at Wayamba University bridging scientific research with commercial agriculture, offering ISO/IEC 17025-aligned diagnostics, professional training, and technology advisory.

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LKR 12M NQI Grant Allocation
ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Pathway
5,000+ 5-Year Beneficiary Goal
500+ Target Sample Analyses
Core Mandates

Comprehensive Agri-Biotech Solutions

Delivering state-of-the-art laboratory testing, professional capacity development, and direct technical innovation across the North Western Province and nationwide.

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Analytical Testing Services

Precise, protocol-driven diagnostics verifying soil composition, water quality, microbial safety, and nutrient values.

  • Soil profiling & macro-nutrient determination
  • Agricultural & industrial water quality assays
  • Microbial count & contamination detection
  • Food proximate composition & protein analysis
View testing parameters → Sample guidelines & intake
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Capacity Building & Workshops

Hands-on practical courses and workshops targeting students, researchers, breeders, and entrepreneurs.

  • Plant tissue culture & commercial propagation
  • Bioinformatics pipelines & computational tools
  • Natural products extraction & phytochemicals
  • Soil microbiology & fungal diversity
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Technology Advisory

Direct technology transfer, troubleshooting, and consultations to enhance SME competitiveness and promote sustainable innovation.

  • Tailored SME problem-solving
  • Biotech process troubleshooting
  • Quality management system guidance
  • Collaborative trial & grant support
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Strengthening National Quality Infrastructure

SABSTraC addresses regional infrastructure deficiencies in agricultural biotechnology by establishing a specialized diagnostic facility equipped with high-end analytical equipment.

Supported by the Ministry of Science & Technology under the Strengthening of National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Systems grant, the Centre is executing a structured roadmap toward complete ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in active collaboration with the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB).

Department of Biotechnology SLAB Quality Framework Dedicated Analytical Suites

Phase-Wise Implementation Roadmap

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Procurement & Infrastructure (2026) Procuring instrumentation (Kjeldahl, Flame Photometer, Biosafety Cabinets) and partitioning Makandura suites.
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Service Delivery & Training Rollout (2027) Launching full routine testing services and conducting scheduled capacity development workshops.
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SLAB ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation (2027–2028) Completing gap analyses, proficiency validation testing, and formal compliance auditing.
Collaborative Institutional Network
Ministry of Science & Technology
Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)
District Vidatha Resource Centers
Department of Agriculture Instructors
UBL-WUSL / BREAD Centre