Welcome to the Female Founders' Trail
Helping Women, Help Women
About the Initiative
The Female Founders’ Trail is a nationwide initiative celebrating women-led businesses in Sri Lanka. This curated cultural tourism trail highlights a diverse range of enterprises from emerging startups to established brands all founded by remarkable Sri Lankan women. Designed to offer travellers authentic, women-led experiences, the trail connects visitors with inspiring female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, while supporting sustainable development, local craft, and community-based tourism.
Our Vision
Our goal is to spotlight a diverse range of female-founded businesses in Sri Lanka that offer meaningful insights into the island’s culture, creativity, and local products—creating a positive impact for both visitors and the communities they engage with.
Empowering Women in Sri Lanka
Strengthening economic and social opportunities for women through business, tourism, and leadership.
Global Visibility & Networking
We’ll host a Creative Women global event in Sri Lanka, linking local founders with international members, investors, and collaborators.
A Global Model
Sri Lanka serves as the flagship for a replicable international tourism trail to be featured on the Female Founders platform, with trails by country and protected under a global trademark scheme.
Trail Benefits
Cultural Insights
Share the stories, products, and traditions of women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the island’s cultural richness.
Profile Elevation
Raise the visibility of female-led businesses, supporting growth at all stages—from grassroots ventures to established enterprises.
Community Building
Foster connection, mentorship, and exchange within a supportive entrepreneurial network.
Inspiration & Role Models
Showcase diverse women succeeding in business across industries, providing aspirational models for future entrepreneurs.
Social & Economic Impact
Advance women’s roles in Sri Lanka’s tourism and business sectors, contributing to wider national development goals
Collaboration & Partnerships
Work with local and international partners in tourism, sustainability, innovation, and education to scale impact.
Trail Progress to Date
18 months of research and networking
Officially endorsed by Sri Lanka Tourism Board at WTM 2024
UK Trademark protection secured
Global expansion model initiated
Partner With Us
Your support can spark real change. By contributing to our fundraising campaign, you’re investing in the dreams and resilience of women entrepreneurs around the world. These women are not only building businesses—they’re creating jobs, uplifting families, and driving sustainable growth in their communities. Help us provide the tools, training, and funding they need to thrive. Together, we can open doors to opportunity and equality.
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to us through our Contact Us page to learn more about how you can get involved and make a lasting impact.
Our Team
The Female Founders’ Trail is led by a collective of female entrepreneurs with global experience in finance, technology, luxury tourism, marketing and social impact. With backgrounds spanning investment banking, corporate strategy and rural development, the team combines commercial expertise with a deep cultural understanding of Sri Lanka. Their shared passion for the island and commitment to empowering women lies at the heart of this initiative—curating immersive, women-led travel experiences while fostering inclusive economic growth.
This bold project operates under the umbrella of the Creative Women platform, an international network founded in 2016 in the UK and endorsed by high-level patronages. As the platform’s official representation in Sri Lanka—the team is leveraging this platform to uplift local female founders through global exposure, mentorship and entrepreneurial education. By connecting travelers to inspiring women across Sri Lanka, the Trail not only enriches the visitor experience but also lays the groundwork for a scalable model of empowerment—one that can extend to other regions and communities around the world.
Contact Us
If you would like to join us on this journey of empowerment and exploration,
