The Grand Finals of the hackX National Hackathon Series 2026 were successfully held on 11th November 2026 at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, bringing together some of Sri Lanka’s brightest young innovators for a celebration of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Organized by the Industrial Management Science Students’ Association (IMSSA) of the Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Science Foundation (NSF), the event marked the grand culmination of two prestigious competitions: hackX 11.0, the 11th edition of the University Category, and hackX Jr. 9.0, the 9th edition of the School Category.
The Grand Finals provided a platform for shortlisted university and school teams to showcase their innovative ideas, demonstrate their problem-solving abilities, and present creative solutions to real-world challenges. The event highlighted the remarkable potential of Sri Lanka’s emerging generation of innovators and technology enthusiasts.
Following an exciting competition, Team Crisis Crew from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) emerged as the champions of hackX 11.0, while Team Delta Spark from Harischandra Buddhist School secured the championship title of hackX Jr. 9.0.
The hackX National Hackathon Series 2026 concluded on a high note, recognizing outstanding talent, encouraging technological advancement, and inspiring young minds to transform innovative ideas into meaningful solutions. The event once again reinforced the importance of nurturing creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship among Sri Lanka’s next generation of innovators.
