Colombo – Industry Expo 2025, organized under the joint collaboration of the Ministry of Science & Technology (Vidatha), National Innovation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development, and the Industrial Development Board (IDB), successfully concluded its prestigious Invention & Innovation Competition at the Innovation Arena. Among 410+ applications and 150 shortlisted finalists, only **seven Best Invention Awards were presented across seven fields. Participants included inventors, researchers, scientists, professors, doctors, engineers, and university students. Significantly, over 75% of competitors were from the food and beverage sector, underscoring the industry’s dynamic innovation drive. Representing the Northern Province, Mr. Victor, Founder of TAATAS (Pvt) Ltd, was honored with the Best Invention Award for his groundbreaking innovation – Palmyrah Fruit Wine & Spirit, a pioneering creation that transforms underutilized Palmyrah fruit into a high-value product for global markets. The award was ceremonially presented by Professor Chrishantha Abeysena, Hon. Minister of Science & Technology, in recognition of this transformative contribution to Sri Lanka’s innovation landscape. This victory marks a milestone for TAATAS (Pvt) Ltd, positioning the Northern Province at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s emerging innovation and sustainable industry sector.