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SLIoT Challenge 2026

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🌐 SLIoT Challenge 2026 β€” Empowering SDGs through AIoT & Industry 5.0

The SLIoT Challenge is the annual IoT competition organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Moratuwa, in collaboration with SLT-MOBITEL and the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL). It is the biggest IoT competition in Sri Lanka, open to school students, university undergraduates, and innovators across the island.

🎯 This Year’s Theme

β€œEmpowering SDGs through AIoT and Industry 5.0”

Participants were challenged to develop innovative IoT solutions evaluated on creativity, value, impact, and technology.

πŸ† Competition Categories

  • 🏫 School Category β€” For school students
  • πŸŽ“ University Category β€” For undergraduates (teams of 3–5 members from the same university)
  • 🌍 Open Category β€” For mixed teams and innovators across institutions

πŸ“… Event Timeline

| April 25, 2026 | Grand Finale & Awards Ceremony πŸ† |

πŸ›οΈ Organized By

  • University of Moratuwa β€” Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
  • SLT-MOBITEL β€” Sri Lanka’s leading broadband & digital services provider

The Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony on April 25, 2026 crowned the most outstanding IoT projects from across the island, celebrating creativity, innovation, and real-world impact. πŸŽ‰