Igniting creativity, innovation, and technological passion among school students across Sri Lanka through inter-school hackathons.
An Innovative Inter-School Hackathon Program
VisioNEX is an inter-school hackathon by the Digital and Distance Learning - General Education Department of IIT.
It connects classroom learning with industry needs, promoting innovation, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. The program gives every student the opportunity to build real-world digital solutions.
The program celebrates where every student, regardless of background, is given the opportunity to create meaningful digital solutions for real-world challenges.
VisioNEX was founded to bridge the digital divide by providing equitable access to technology education to students across Sri Lanka, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Through team-based hackathons and mentorship, the program promotes digital literacy, innovation and industry-relevant skills.
Collaborative hackathons that build teamwork skills
Hands-on learning experiences with real projects
Encouraging creative problem-solving abilities
Building competencies for tomorrow's workforce
The foundation of everything we do at VisioNEX
To build a digitally empowered generation that uses innovation and technology to create a smarter, more inclusive future.
Part of the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the DDL department is dedicated to transforming education through technology, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to thrive in the digital age.
GCE O/L & A/L ICT and Commerce support through free seminars, workshops, webinars, and revision sessions
Sessions led by industry professionals to explore career pathways in ICT and technology
Flagship hackathon initiative offering innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving experience
SchoolTools, EduVerse LMS, and ICT awareness programs on AI, cybersecurity, and digital economy
Hackathons, IoT challenges, and innovation competitions showcasing young tech talent nationwide
Guidance for school entrepreneurship circles and ICT clubs through practical workshops
From visionary concept to transformative reality - discover how VisioNEX is reshaping technology education in Sri Lanka
Born from the visionary leadership of Mr. Mohan Fernando, Group CEO of the Informatics Group of Companies, VisioNEX represents a bold commitment to nurturing the next generation of tech innovators. It envisions a future where success is not defined by access to resources, but by creativity, perseverance, and teamwork.
The inaugural edition of VisioNEX brought together seventeen Catholic private schools from Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, and Negombo, marking the beginning of an inspiring journey of discovery and innovation. Over several months, students participated in challenges - from UI/UX design and coding to project presentations.
Through workshops, mentorship sessions, and hackathon events, VisioNEX goes beyond competition. It builds essential 21st-century skills - collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, and digital literacy - while fostering a sense of purpose and confidence among young innovators.
Guided by IIT's expert mentors, students learn to think differently, work as teams, and transform ideas into impactful solutions. They develop hands-on experience in solving real-world problems through technology, gaining skills that go far beyond traditional classroom learning.
Created to bridge the digital divide and empower students with future-ready skills, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where exposure to emerging technologies is limited. VisioNEX makes technology education more accessible, inclusive, and inspiring.
VisioNEX is more than just a hackathon - it is a movement that inspires the next generation of digital leaders. With its motto, 'Passion for Tech. Vision for the Future,' the project continues to light the path for tomorrow's innovators.
Be part of the next generation of tech wizards shaping Sri Lanka's digital future. Together, we're building more than code - we're building dreams.