The SLIoT Challenge is a competition that aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and solutions in the field of Internet of Things (IoT). The competition is open to all undergraduate students from universities and higher education institutes in Sri Lanka.
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SLIoT Challenge 2023 is an annual IoT Competition which is
organized by the Department of Computer Science &
Engineering, University of Moratuwa in collaboration with
SLT-MOBITEL and The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
(IESL).
The goal of this competition is to raise awareness about
"Internet of Things" (IoT) and encourage its usage among
Sri Lankans.
The organizers expect to evaluate IoT based solutions that
can be developed up to industrial level standards, which
address major issues in the world. Each year, a theme is
announced conveying the problem scenario.
We hope to ignite imagination and creativity by providing
a competitive background for the talented and curious
participants. Your ideas will be evaluated from various
aspects to determine its creativity, value, benefits,
technologies etc. The winners will be chosen from the best
ideas and the performance on the event day.
This year, theme will be INDUSTRY 4.0 and the competition
will be held in three categories, School Category,
Undergraduate Category and Open Category.
Final competition will be held at University of Moratuwa
Grand Finale: 23 rd March 2024
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You can participate in SLIoT Challenge 2023 as teams or as
individuals. Initially you can register as an expression of
interest. We will be conducting an online introductory session to
inform more about the competition and team forming. After that you
need to submit a proposal for your idea along with team details.
The maximum size of a team is 5 members. A participant can only be
in one team. Each team should appoint a leader, and the organizers
of SLIoT Challenge will communicate to the leaders directly
regarding any announcements in the competition. The contestants
can participate in the
school category, undergraduate category or the open category.
There will be workshops physically at University of Moratuwa and
online sessions to guide the competitors to their maximum
potential. Multiple rounds of competition will be held and
competitors will be eliminated at each round. The final round will
take place physically at University of Moratuwa and the winners
will be rewarded with exciting prizes.
Registration Open
Introduction Session
Proposal Submission
Closing
School Category
Deadline
University & Open Category
Workshop
Progess Evaluation
Video Submission
University & Open Category Semi Finals
School Category
Semi Finals
Grand Finale
This competition is organized by the Department of Computer
Science & Engineering, University of Moratuwa in collaboration
with SLT Mobitel and The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
(IESL).
University of Moratuwa is a leading university in Sri Lanka which
consists of six faculties. The Department of Computer Science &
Engineering that belongs to the Faculty of Engineering is one of
the prominent departments in Sri Lanka to offer an engineering
degree in computer science.
SLT-MOBITEL is the Leading Digital Service provider and the No. 1
broadband and backbone infrastructure services provider in the
country. The Company delivers cutting edge digital lifestyle
services to all its customer segments. For more information, visit
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