Innov IOT 2026
Innov IOT challenges Sri Lanka’s brightest university innovators to design and develop creative Internet of Things solutions that address real societal and industrial problems through smart devices, sensors, connectivity, and practical technology.
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Register on or before 30th August 2026
Complete your Innov IOT team registration before the deadline.
Please note that you are eligible to participate in the competition if your convocation is scheduled on or before 30th September 2026.
Competition Guidelines
Review the official Innov IOT competition guidelines before preparing your proposal and Round 1 submission.
Innov IOT Competition Guidelines
Download the updated competition document for important information about the competition structure, key dates, Round 1 submissions, recommended presentation structure, demo guidance, evaluation criteria and support contacts.
Prize Pool
Top teams will be rewarded for innovation, technical execution, real-world impact and prototype quality.
Competition Details
Designed for university innovators who can turn connected technology into meaningful real-world solutions.
Team Size
Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. Every member should actively contribute to the proposed IoT solution.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in state or non-state universities in Sri Lanka. Valid proof of university enrolment is required.
IoT Focus
Projects should demonstrate a clear IoT application using connected devices, working hardware, a functional simulation, or a prototype.
Innovation Flow
Take your idea from real-world problem discovery to connected prototype and final presentation.
Ideate
Identify a meaningful real-world problem and define an innovative IoT concept.
Connect
Connect sensors, controllers, services and communication technologies.
Prototype
Transform the proposed concept into a working demo or functional simulation.
Present
Showcase the technical value, impact and future potential of the solution.
Competition Rounds
Innov IOT moves from online concept validation to final prototype demonstration.
Proposal Submission & Presentation
Teams submit their project concept, including the problem, proposed IoT solution, system overview and expected outcomes. Round 1 is conducted online.
Prototype Development
Shortlisted teams develop their solutions and present working prototypes in an on-site session, followed by a Q&A with the judging panel.
Technologies & Platforms
Participants can use a wide variety of IoT hardware, platforms and communication technologies.
Rules & Regulations
All participants must follow the originality, contribution and evaluation requirements.
- Each team must submit an original project idea. Plagiarism or reuse of existing projects can lead to disqualification.
- The project must have a clear IoT application with working hardware and/or a functioning simulation.
- All team members must actively contribute and be available during scheduled evaluation sessions.
- Shortlisted teams must present a working prototype or demo in the final round.
- Each participant must provide valid proof of university enrolment.
- Each university may send multiple teams, but a participant can only belong to one team.
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