Disrupt Unlimited and Regus to jointly support start-ups

Disrupt Unlimited, the Brandix- led start- up seed accelerator, has entered into a strategic tie- up with Regus, the world's largest provider of flexible workspace solutions, to offer collaborative workspace to business start-ups incubated by the former.

Regus has undertaken to provide flexible office space solutions for start- up companies that are born out of the efforts of Disrupt Unlimited, a company set up to inspire and support the search for innovations that transform the way textiles and apparels are manufactured, the companies said in a joint media release.

Encompassing selected Regus Centres in Sri Lanka, the agreement between the two companies envisages that Regus will provide fullyequipped office spaces, offer on- demand meeting room facilities, day office facilities and other services at special rates.

"Intelligent and collaborative work spaces are an integral component of the innovation eco- system," said Udena Wickremesooriya, Disrupt Unlimited's Director. "We are therefore delighted that a workspace solutions provider of the calibre of Regus has come forward to partner our search for potentially gamechanging technological innovations for the apparel industry."

He said Disrupt Unlimited constantly strives to partner with domain experts with the intention of strengthening and developing the eco- system for invention and innovation in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Nirmal De Silva, Regus Country Head for Sri Lanka said: "Regus is honoured to join hands with Disrupt Unlimited in its pursuit of driving innovation across the clothing industry in Sri Lanka. The clothing industry has been a leading contributor to the national economy. We feel that this strategic tie- up would support in creating the much needed ' eco- system' for disruptive innovation to take place in the industry".