Rajarata University of Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tesla Consumers (Pvt) Ltd., on 19th May 2026 with the objective of commercializing several university research outcomes, including herbal soap and herbal shampoo, developed through university research. The signing ceremony was held at the university premises in the esteemed presence of Prof. P. M. B. Jayathilake, Vice Chancellor of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, and Mr. Salila Vithanage, Managing Director of Tesla Consumers (Pvt) Ltd.
The herbal soap and herbal shampoo project is a research initiative of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The commercialization of these products marks another important milestone in strengthening university-industry collaboration and promoting research commercialization at the university.
Tesla Consumers (Pvt) Ltd. is an emerging company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of cosmetic and consumer-related products. Through this collaboration, both parties aim to enhance the value of university innovations by introducing research-based products to the market.
The research team was led by Prof. Ranjith Edirisinghe of the Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences. Dr. Janaka Pushpakumara, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences; Prof. M. H. J. P. Gunarathna, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Prof. H. M. B. P. Ranaweera, Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies; Prof. E. M. S. Ekanayake, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities; Ms. S.C. Herath, Registrar, RUSL; Dr. Asha Wijegunawardana, Director, University Business Linkage (UBL) Cell; Prof. Manoj Samarathunga, Director, International Relations Unit; Dr. N.B. Jayarathne, Head of the Department of Chemical Sciences; and Dr. (Mrs.) S.A. Senevirathne, UBL Cell Representative, Faculty of Applied Sciences, along with several other staff members, also participated in the event to witness this significant milestone.
Representing Tesla Consumers (Pvt) Ltd., Mr. M. A. M. Perera, Consultant and Mr. Tharaka Amarasena, Consultant, were also present at the occasion.
