SLT-MOBITEL successfully concluded the grand finale of TechNovation 2025, the flagship ideathon, showcasing breakthrough technological solutions addressing pressing national level environmental and social challenges.
Being the National ICT Solutions Provider, SLT-MOBITEL launched TechNovation 2025 as an ESG-led initiative under the brand’s Co-connection philosophy, designed to address pressing national issues through innovative technological solutions. The ideathon also aligned with the company’s broader vision of leveraging technology for sustainable development and social impact.
The program received over 50 entries from university student innovators representing 10 universities from diverse regions including Jaffna, Colombo, Kandy, and Oluvil. The competition progressed through multiple stages, and 15 teams were shortlisted and advanced to the semi-finals, before the final selection of top contenders. The Top 8 made it to the final showdown.
Team Zurazen from the University of Moratuwa emerged victorious with their innovative e-waste management application. Team Spark Squad secured the runner-up position for their automated water odour removal solution and Team Spam Bytes claimed the second runner-up spot with ‘Suwadiviya,’ an all-in-one medical platform. Empowered by additional funding, Team Zurazen will gear up to turn their visionary concept into a fully realized solution. The culminating event was held at SLT-MOBITEL Headquarters.
The competition challenged participants to develop innovations in four key areas such as e-Waste Management, Marine Conservation, Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation, and an Open Idea category focused on community problems, for example solutions for differently abled communities.
SLT-MOBITEL firmly believes in empowering Sri Lanka’s young talent and providing university students with opportunities to tackle real-world challenges will help to build a generation of innovators driving national progress through technology.
More information about TechNovation 2025 can be obtained at www.sltmobitel.lk
