Sri Lanka Ministry of Digitalisation

What Sri Lanka Ministry of Digitalisation does

The Sri Lanka Ministry of Digitalisation (MoDE), formerly the Ministry of Technology and rebranded in 2025, is the apex government body responsible for formulating and implementing Sri Lanka's national digital economy strategy (DIGIECON 2030). Headquartered at One Galle Face Tower in Colombo, the Ministry supervises a portfolio of statutory institutions — ICTA, SLCERT, TRCSL, the Data Protection Authority, the Department for Registration of Persons, and Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT-Mobitel) — and serves every government ministry, department, university, hospital, and local authority in the country through digital infrastructure mandates.

Its core technology stack is built around sovereign digital government platforms: GovPay (a unified digital payment gateway now connecting 200+ government institutions and facilitating 3,000+ public services, having processed over Rs 1 billion in transactions), the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) and Lanka Government Network 3 (LGN 3) secure access fabric, the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) platform, a Document Management System (Live) with legally recognized digital signatures, an AI-powered Digital Workplace platform, a Digital Nomad Visa Recommendation System, the MATH Lab for malware analysis and threat hunting under SLCERT, the Sri Lanka Digital Design System (SLDDS) aligned to WCAG 2.2, and forthcoming citizen-centric Government Super App, National AI Institute, and 5G broadband infrastructure (launched commercially by SLT-Mobitel in late 2025).

The Ministry operates as a state entity funded entirely through Sri Lankan government budget allocations; it generates no commercial revenue and provides all digital services free of charge to citizens, government institutions, and businesses. Its go-to-market is government-to-government by institutional mandate — circulars, bilateral MoUs, and international partnerships (AWS, GSMA, AI Singapore, LankaPay, Authnex, LEARN, SSITC). The operating model is essentially a national digital transformation program rather than a commercial enterprise, with the Ministry acting as policy maker, platform operator, and regulator simultaneously.

Name

Sri Lanka Ministry of Digitalisation

Legal name

Ministry of Digital Economy, Sri Lanka

Website

https://mode.gov.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Sri Lanka Ministry of Digitalisation (MoDE) is the apex government body that formulates national digital policy and operates sovereign digital government platforms — including GovPay, Lanka Government Cloud, SLUDI, and the Document Management System — for all government institutions and citizens across Sri Lanka.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Digital Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Governance Platforms (Policies, Stewardship, Workflows) (HDAEADAB), eSignature, Forms & Digital Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAJ), Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO), Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation (BPADANAH)

Keywords

• Government digital services
• E-governance platforms
• Digital identity systems
• National cybersecurity
• Telecom regulatory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: The Ministry of Digital Economy operates as a government ministry funded entirely through state budget allocations. No commercial revenue generation. The Ministry formulates policies, oversees digital transformation programs, and supervises institutions under its purview including ICTA, TRCSL, SLCERT, SLTMobitel, DPA, and DRP. GovPay generates transaction processing value but the Ministry itself does not collect fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka formulates and implements the national digital economy strategy, oversees ICT and telecom regulatory and operational bodies (ICTA, SLCERT, TRCSL, DPA, DRP, SLT-Mobitel), and operates sovereign digital government platforms including GovPay (digital payment gateway serving 200+ government institutions), the Document Management System, the Digital Workplace platform, the Digital Nomad Visa Recommendation System, SLUDI national digital identity, Lanka Government Cloud, and the MATH cybersecurity lab under SLCERT.

Product overview

The Ministry of Digital Economy operates a portfolio of digital government platforms and services. The core offerings include GovPay (a digital payment platform for government transactions), the Document Management System (Live) for government document workflows with digital signatures, and the Digital Workplace platform (in testing phase) providing AI-powered document creation and secure remote access to official files. Additional platforms include a Digital Nomad Visa Recommendation System, 5G connectivity services through SLT-MOBITEL, and the National Identity Card issuance system through the Department for Registration of Persons. The ministry also oversees multiple regulatory and institutional bodies including ICTA, SLCERT, TRCSL, DPA, and DRP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GovPay Government digital payment platform enabling citizens and institutions to make secure digital payments to 200+ government institutions across ministries, departments, universities, hospitals, and local authorities; facilitates 3,000+ public services via online banking, mobile banking, and FinTech platforms.
• Document Management System (Live) End-to-end document workflow system for government officers covering document creation, submission, review, approval, and secure management of official records, with legally recognized digital signatures; developed in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Office.
• Digital Workplace Platform AI-powered government platform providing secure access to official files anytime from anywhere, with AI-powered document creation, intelligent formatting, and integrated project management capabilities for public sector collaboration.
• Digital Nomad Visa Recommendation System Automated digital platform for processing Digital Nomad visa applications, replacing traditional manual submission and recommendation workflows with a transparent, citizen-centric digital service.
• Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) Sovereign government cloud infrastructure supporting cloud transformation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for government digital services, including the Lanka Government Network 3 (LGN 3) Secure Access Fabric.
• Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) National digital identity platform forming the foundation for secure AI-enabled services and citizen authentication across government digital platforms.
• Malware Analysis & Threat Hunting (MATH) Lab Cybersecurity facility under SLCERT for malware analysis, threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence, and attack surface management to protect government digital infrastructure; organizations being onboarded to ASM and CTI services.
• Sri Lanka Digital Design System (SLDDS) National standard for digital branding, web accessibility (WCAG 2.2), and AI-powered public services, establishing consistency and security across all government digital platforms.
• National Identity Cards (Department of Registration of Persons) Department responsible for implementing the Registration of Persons Act, managing national identity card issuance and registration for Sri Lankan citizens.
• Citizen-Centric Government Super App Citizen-centric Government Super App with multiple service modules, currently in development phase; consultancy firm being engaged for the design, development and maintenance.
• ICT & Telecom Visa Recommendation Service Visa recommendation service for ICT and telecommunication companies requiring foreign work visas; documents submitted via email to the Ministry for review and recommendation letters to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

Quantifiable outcome

• GovPay platform processed Rs 1 billion+ in government digital transactions across 200+ state institutions
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• LankaPaycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2025LankaPay developed and operates the GovPay government digital payment platform under the leadership of the Ministry of Digital Economy, in collaboration with ICTA and under the supervision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). LankaPay also partners with the Ministry and ICTA to expand GovPay with additional integrations such as the Online Traffic Fine Payment System.
• Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationICTA is the apex ICT institution of the Government of Sri Lanka, mandated under the ICT Act No. 27 of 2003 to implement the government's ICT policy and action plan. ICTA co-developed GovPay with LankaPay under Ministry supervision and serves as a key implementing agency for digital government transformation programs.
• NCINGAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCINGA co-organized with Amazon Web Services (AWS) the 'GROUNDED: Local Data Sovereignty Cloud Summit' in June 2026, aimed at introducing innovative cloud computing solutions to accelerate digital transformation of Sri Lanka's public and financial sectors. The summit focused on Hybrid Cloud systems, Sovereign AI, and NCINGA AI Factory frameworks.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)majorTechnology or IntegrationAWS partnered with NCINGA to co-host the 'GROUNDED: Local Data Sovereignty Cloud Summit' in June 2026. AWS is positioned as a key technology partner in Sri Lanka's cloud and AI transformation, providing cloud infrastructure expertise for sovereign cloud solutions and AI workloads for national digital services.
• GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSMA held a bilateral meeting with the Ministry and TRCSL on the sidelines of MWC, discussing Sri Lanka's 5G rollout strategy, unified licensing, technology neutrality, infrastructure sharing, cybersecurity, digital switchover preparations for WRC-27, and the GSMA APAC Cross Sector Anti-Scam Taskforce (ACAST). GSMA also co-organized the MWC Shanghai 2026 diplomatic roundtable on regional digital security with the Ministry.
• Sri Lanka-Singapore Innovation and Technology Council (SSITC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SSITC presented strategic proposals to the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy focusing on cooperation in cybersecurity, data center development, and public sector capacity building. The Council was established following the MoU on AI Cooperation between Sri Lanka's Ministry of Digital Economy and AI Singapore signed in July 2025.
• Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEARN organized the National AI Institute Stakeholder Consultation bringing together academia, technology industry leaders, and international partner organizations to discuss the proposed National Artificial Intelligence Institute. The institute aims to consolidate fragmented AI initiatives, provide HPC infrastructure access, and foster sovereign AI capabilities for Sri Lanka.
• AuthnexsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthnex partnered with LankaPay in delivering the Digital Signature solution used in the Ministry's Document Management System training program. Authnex's digital signature technology enables legally recognized digital signatures for official and confidential government documents.
• Prime Minister's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Prime Minister's Office collaborated with the Ministry of Digital Economy in the development and implementation of the Document Management System (Live), providing institutional support for end-to-end digital government document workflows across ministries.
• SLT-MOBITELcoreOthersSLT-MOBITEL is Sri Lanka's national ICT solutions provider and leading broadband backbone services provider, serving over 9 million customers. It made 5G services publicly available in Sri Lanka following the official awarding of 5G spectrum licenses, supporting the country's next phase of digital transformation.
• Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL)coreOthersTRCSL is the national regulatory agency for telecommunications established under the Sri Lanka Telecommunication (Amendment) Act No. 27 of 1996. It operates under Ministry supervision to promote sustainable development in the telecom industry, protect public interest, and ensure fair competition.
• Sri Lanka CERT (SLCERT)coreOthersSri Lanka CERT | CC is Sri Lanka's National CERT, established in 2006 under ICTA. It serves as the national computer emergency readiness team, addressing cybersecurity incidents and operating the Malware Analysis & Threat Hunting (MATH) Lab established under the Ministry's mandate.
• Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)coreOthersThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides supervisory oversight for the GovPay digital payment platform, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the digitization of government payments under the Ministry's leadership.
• AI SingaporemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence Cooperation with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Digital Economy in July 2025, forming the basis for the Sri Lanka-Singapore Innovation and Technology Council and ongoing cooperation in AI research, ethics, and policymaking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Information System Authority of Estonia (RIA): Estonian government authority operating state cloud, digital identity (e-Estonia), and cybersecurity infrastructure. Comparable to MoDE given expertise in sovereign cloud, national digital identity, and inter-agency digital platforms — a recognized global reference point for similar emerging-economy ambitions.
• Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (Singapore): Singapore's whole-of-government digital transformation office coordinating digital policy and service delivery across ministries. Comparable to MoDE given mandate around national digital strategy, AI governance, and cross-ministry digital coordination.
• Digital Government Authority (UAE): UAE's federal authority for government digital transformation, overseeing national digital services, shared platforms, and digital identity. Comparable to MoDE given mandate covering digital service delivery standards, government platform consolidation, and inter-agency digital coordination.
• GovTech Singapore: Singapore's statutory board under the Smart Nation Group that builds and delivers whole-of-government digital services, platforms, and applications. Directly comparable to Sri Lanka's MoDE given shared mandate around national digital identity, government payment platforms, and sovereign digital infrastructure.
• Australian Digital Transformation Agency (DTA): Australian government agency responsible for leading whole-of-government digital transformation, including myGov, digital identity, and shared platforms. Highly comparable to MoDE given parallel mandate around unified government service platforms and digital identity infrastructure.
• UK Government Digital Service (GDS): UK government unit responsible for digital transformation of public services, including GOV.UK, identity assurance, and shared digital platforms. Comparable to MoDE given its mandate to consolidate fragmented government digital services into unified national platforms.
• Ministry of Science and ICT (South Korea): South Korea's national ministry overseeing ICT policy, telecom regulation, AI strategy, and digital government. Comparable to MoDE given combined mandate covering ICT policy formulation, telecom regulation (TRCSL-equivalent), AI governance, and digital infrastructure.
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — India: India's central ministry for electronics, IT, and digital India initiatives including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and government digital service platforms. Comparable to MoDE given similar mandate around national digital identity (SLUDI vs Aadhaar), government payment systems, and sovereign digital infrastructure for a large emerging economy.
• GovTech Malaysia: Malaysian government agency responsible for driving digital transformation across federal and state agencies. Comparable to MoDE given similar Southeast Asian emerging-market context, focus on government cloud, digital identity, and payment platforms.
• Government Chief Digital Officer (New Zealand): New Zealand's government digital service function overseeing digital transformation, identity, and shared government platforms. Comparable to MoDE given mandate around cross-government digital service standards, identity assurance, and platform consolidation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mode_srilanka
• GitHubgithub.com/mot-srilanka
• Facebookfacebook.com/modesrilanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modesrilanka

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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