School, University and Open category winners with the SLT officials at SLIoT Challenge 2025.
SLT-MOBITEL celebrated innovation and youth empowerment at the SLIoT Challenge 2025, Sri Lanka’s top IoT competition, with a Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony at the University of Moratuwa. Sponsored by SLT-MOBITEL and organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), the event attracted hundreds of students and professionals. Participants showcased innovative IoT solutions aimed at tackling real-world challenges and advancing Sri Lanka’s digital transformation.
SLT-MOBITEL played a key role in the event by organizing preparatory activities, including a hands-on workshop on Microcontrollers and IoT Basics at the University of Moratuwa. Led by industry experts and undergraduate mentors, the workshop introduced students to essential IoT concepts and microcontroller programming, sparking curiosity and fostering future innovators.
Dr. Mothilal De Silva, the Chairman of SLT-MOBITEL attended the awards ceremony, joined by several senior officials from SLT-MOBITEL. The delegation applauded the participants for their dedication and ingenuity and warmly congratulated the winners for their inspiring innovations and outstanding performance. The competition showcased exceptional talent, with winning teams from each category recognized for their creativity and technical excellence.
In the School Category, first place went to Neuroverse from Galahitiyawa Central College for its innovative solution. Sentinel from St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, took second, and Senuka from R/Emb/Bodhiraja College secured third, highlighting the talent of young minds in IoT. In the University Category, all top positions were won by teams from the University of Moratuwa, with Zypher in first, Dyson Sphere in second, and Aqua Guard in third, showcasing their advanced technical skills in IoT applications. Smartcare from Kalutara claimed first place in the open category for their impactful and practical IoT innovation. Tech Tanks from Gampaha secured second place, while TeraNode from Galle took third place, reflecting the high level of ingenuity and problem-solving demonstrated by independent and professional innovators across the country.
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to nurturing a digitally empowered Sri Lanka, SLT-MOBITEL will continue to support the winning teams with technical and business mentorship, complimentary SLT Data Centre hosting, access to mSpace APIs, and promotional opportunities via PeoTV and other SLT-MOBITEL media channels for a full year. This comprehensive support aims to help transform promising IoT concepts into commercially viable solutions that contribute to the growth of Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
