Driven by four key strategies, namely,

1. Fostering and nurturing startups to become successful internationally
2. Strengthening and creating a cohesive ecosystem to support the start-up lifecycle
3. Positioning Sri Lanka as a high skilled, low risk trial hub
4. Transforming young disruptors to become successful entrepreneurs

Impact to be created by E&I Forum is three dimensional

• Industry : Build a product based outward focused industry 
• Social : Create a conducive environment for peer learning and acknowledgement of Failing Fast 
• Economic : Expose young startups to the international network to become successful enterprises, contributing to economy and industry export goal