Our Mandate Accelerating the introduction of modern technologies such as Communication and related Sciences, Information Technology, Electronics, Micro-electronics, Space Technologies, Robotics, Photonics and New Materials to Sri Lanka by initiating, promoting and conducting research and development in the application of above technologies. Providing research and development support to the Government and private sector undertakings in the application of above technologies. Training of personnel in above technologies to meet the needs of the government and private sector undertakings. Promoting future studies. History The Institute was established in 1984 under the name Arthur C Clarke Center for Modern Technologies (ACCMT) by an Act of Parliament to accelerate the process of introduction and development of modern technologies in the fields of Communications, Computers, Energy, Space Technologies and Robotics, through the provision of training and research facilities. Basic infrastructure was established in 1986 and the technical activities commenced in early 1987. With the introduction of the new Science and Technology Act in 1998 the Centre was re-named as the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT). Today As of today the Institute is actively involved in the areas of Communications, Electronics, Microelectronics, Space Applications and Information Technology where a team of engineers, scientists and other related professionals are working towards self-reliance in the areas related to modern technologies. Besides extensive R&D activities, Institute is heavily involved in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities and youth training programmes. In addition to its consultancy services for the industry. Institute has the infrastructure and human resources for development of products, systems and techniques for industrial applications in electronics, communications and IT sectors, with exports in mind. Current Services Research and Development Continuing Professional Development Programmes Consultancy Services / Industrial Assistance Training Programmes for Youth Library / Information Services Research and Development The research and development laboratories of the institute are well equipped with modern instrumentation and computer systems, which support applied research and product development related to electronics, telecommunications and microprocessor based hardware. Currently the institute has undertaken various demand driven research and development projects from both government and the private sector with a view to promote local manufacture of high-tech products. The research and development team of the Institute is quite dedicated towards internationally competitive design and development activities. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes From time to time the institute announces high-tech training programmes for professionals and senior managers who are serving the local indust