SKU IoT '26 Challenge
A single day IoT experience combining hands on learning with live competition. Attend the morning workshop, prove your skills in the quiz, and compete for valuable prizes in the grand finale.
Empowering the Next Generation of IoT Innovators
The SKU IoT'26 Challenge is a single day event that bridges practical IoT learning with healthy competition. All registered teams attend a morning workshop, face a qualifying quiz, and the top 7 teams advance to a live IoT challenge finale all on one exciting day.
Practical Foundations
Learn core IoT concepts and practical electronics through a hands-on morning workshop.
Live Problem Solving
Design, iterate, and demonstrate functional IoT solutions in a live competitive environment.
Skills Development
Build communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills under competitive parameters.
Inclusive Learning
Every attendee gains actionable IoT knowledge through the workshop, even if they don't advance past the quiz.
Our Vision
To be a premier school level IoT competition that perfectly bridges practical learning with healthy competition inspiring the next generation of technological innovators in Sri Lanka and connecting STEM classroom concepts to real world, hands on IoT applications.
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Designed specifically for school students to showcase their creativity and innovation in IoT technology.
School Category
Grades 9-13
A structured single-day event: morning IoT workshop for all, a qualifying quiz, and a live IoT challenge finale for the top 7 teams. Perfect for young tech enthusiasts ready to learn, compete, and innovate.
Team Size
Exactly 5 Members
Difficulty
Beginner Friendly
Event Day
July 10, 2026
Prizes
Valuable Awards
Requirements
- Teams of exactly 5 members
- At least one member from Grade 10+
- Willingness to learn IoT concepts
- Creative project presentation
What You'll Get
- Hands-on IoT workshop training
- Live competitive challenge experience
- Valuable prizes for top-performing teams
- Industry & academic recognition
- Certificates for all participants
Quiz is now live! 🎯
Event Timeline
From registration to the single day grand event here's the roadmap.
Stage 1: Team Registration
Register your team online to officially enter the challenge. Provide all team details before the registration deadline.
Stage 2: Event Day at SLIIT Kandy
Morning IoT workshop for all teams, qualifying quiz round, and live IoT challenge finale where the top 3 teams compete for valuable prizes.
Sponsored By
Proud to be supported by industry leaders fostering IoT education and technological innovation.
How to Register
Ready to join? Follow these simple steps to get your team registered and enter the challenge.
Build Your Team
Form a team of exactly 5 members from your school. Designate a team leader as the primary contact.
Complete Registration Form
Provide names for all 5 members (emails and phone numbers are only required for the Team Leader).
Submit & Confirm
Confirm whether your team can bring a laptop on the event day (required for the online quizzes and games), agree to the terms, and submit.
Ready to Innovate?
Secure your team's spot in the most prestigious IoT competition of the year.
Free Registration
No entry fee. Open to all students.
Need Help?
Contact us at +94 75 667 4282
Registrations are Closed
Registration for the SKU IoT '26 Challenge closed on June 30, 2026. Thank you to everyone who registered! Stay tuned for the shortlisting announcements.
Got Questions?
Find answers to common questions about the SKU IoT '26 Challenge. If you need more help, feel free to contact us.
Each team must consist of exactly 5 members from the same school. The registration form initially asks for 3 members, and you can add Member 4 and Member 5 dynamically using the 'Add Member' button. Full names are compulsory for all 5 members, while email addresses and phone numbers are optional for Members 2, 3, 4, and 5.
No! The structured written proposal submission phase has been completely eliminated to simplify participation. You only need to complete your team registration via this official portal with your member details to enter the competition.
No, registration is completely free for all participants. There are no hidden fees or charges. The competition is open to all school students without any financial barriers.
Yes, registration is currently open! Sign up now to secure your spot. You only need to fill in your team and member details and confirm your laptop readiness to submit.
The School Category is open to students from Grades 9-13. All team members must be from the same school, and at least one member should be from Grade 10 or above to ensure adequate technical capability.
Our system automatically checks for duplicate team names during registration. If your chosen team name is already registered, you'll receive an error message and need to choose a different, unique team name before proceeding.
After successful registration, you'll see an immediate confirmation on the website. The teacher-in-charge will receive a detailed confirmation email with team information and event day details. Make sure to check the spam folder if the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes.
Basic programming knowledge is preferred but not mandatory. The competition is designed to be educational and age-appropriate for school students. Teams with mixed skill levels are encouraged, and mentorship support will be provided throughout the competition.
Yes, one supervising teacher can represent multiple teams registering from the same school.
There is no limit on the number of teams that can register and participate from the same school.
No, schools outside the Central Province are not eligible to participate in the SKU IoT '26 Challenge.
