NCI with the collaboration of Faculty Of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) of University Of Jaffna commenced a pilot project with the SMEs in Jaffna District. The project period is August – October 2023. The objective of the project is to empower the skills of SME business owner to improve their knowledge on financial management and planning of their businesses. Maximum participating SME’s is 10. 2 student mentor paired with a lecturer for each SME visit and provide mentorship in the identified areas of the need.