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Curated learning materials, mentorship and competition guidance to help teams build, iterate and present impactful digital solutions.
Three staged hackathons - design, build, present
The competition consists of three major hackathon rounds, each focusing on a different stage of digital product development:
Grand Final & Awards
Top-performing teams compete in the Grand Final, evaluated on innovation, technical execution, and presentation quality.
Main Awards
- Champion Trophy
- 1st Runner-Up
- 2nd Runner-Up
- Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals
Prizes & Recognition
- Cash prizes to schools
- IIT Scholarships
- Certificates for Top 5
- Achievement Plaques
Special Awards
- Best Overall Student
- Best UI Project
- Best Captain
- Most Committed Team
- Most Supportive Teacher
Guidelines for participants
The following guidelines apply to all participants. Read them carefully and ensure your team follows each item during the hackathon.
1. Eligibility
• Students from Grades 9 to 12 are eligible to participate.
2. Preferred Qualifications
- • Students with a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are recommended.
- • Selection may be based on a brief assessment or a minimum score of 65 or above in the ICT subject.
3. Professional Conduct
- • Team members must demonstrate a commitment to active participation and collaboration.
- • Adherence to hackathon rules and regulations is mandatory.
4. Technical Requirements
- • Each team member should have their own laptop. (However, if this is not possible, a minimum of two laptops per team is required).
- • Chargers and all necessary cables must be provided to ensure uninterrupted work.
- • Teams are expected to arrange their own internet connectivity for development work.
5. Software & Tools Required
(Taught during the program and depends on the project)
- • Development Tools - VS Code or any preferred IDE must be installed.
- • Version Control - Git.
- • Database Solutions - MySQL, Firebase, or MongoDB.
- • Frontend & Backend Stack - React, Vue.js, Node.js, Flask, etc.
6. Additional Expectations
- • Teams should think about real-world problems before the induction event.
- • Teams must assign clear roles (Frontend, Backend, UI/UX, Pitching, etc.).
- • A dedicated mentor will be assigned to each team for guidance.
Stories from past participants
Testimonials from previous winners and participants - shared here to highlight the impact of the program.
VisionEX workshops gave our students the practical skills they needed to turn project ideas into working prototypes. Several students went on to present at national fairs. The support and mentorship were outstanding.
Keep track of key dates
Regional rounds and workshops are organised throughout the year. Below are upcoming dates - check back frequently for additions.
VisioNEX Colombo - Regional Round
Regional round for Colombo district schools.
VisioNEX Galle - Regional Round
Regional round for Southern province schools.
LMS & resources: eduverse.iit.ac.lk