STEM SOCIETY · AMERICAN NATIONAL COLLEGE · 2025/2026

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DATE After July 1, 2026
TIME 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
VENUE ANC Admin Building
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// 01 — ABOUT

What Is STEM Innovate?

STEM Innovate 2026 is a 5‑hour student‑led web development hackathon organized by the STEM Society of American National College, which is designed to push the limits of innovation, teamwork and real-world problem solving.

Participants will build functional web applications within a limited timeframe based on real-world problem themes. The event focuses on creativity, technical execution and practical impact, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.

01Promote creative and practical use of coding and technology.
02Encourage teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving.
03Provide internship opportunities and professional exposure.
04Position ANC as a hub for emerging tech talent in Sri Lanka.
05Strengthen inter-university connections across Sri Lanka.
5hrsCore Development
100+Expected Participants
3–5Members Per Team
Rs.85kTotal Prize Pool
ANC Admin Building
📍 ANC Education, Kollupitiya

Problem Themes

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Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Use

Build AI-powered tools that solve real, everyday problems for regular people.

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Smart Education & Learning Systems

Reimagine how students learn, collaborate, and grow in the digital age.

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Sustainability & Environmental Solutions

Create tech-driven approaches to our most pressing environmental challenges.

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Open Innovation

Tackle any real-world problem you're passionate about solving.

// 02 — SCHEDULE

Event Agenda

9:00 AM
9:30 AM

Registration & Welcome

Participants arrive and register. Opening remarks by STEM Society President and Project Chairperson.

9:30 AM
10:00 AM

Orientation & Briefing

Introduction of hackathon rules, judging criteria, and problem statements.

10:00 AM
1:00 PM

⚡ Hackathon — Round 1

Teams begin developing their solutions. Mentors circulate to provide feedback and technical guidance.

1:00 PM
1:30 PM

Break & Networking

Participants break for lunch and informal networking.

1:30 PM
3:30 PM

⚡ Hackathon — Round 2

Teams continue refining their projects and preparing their final presentations.

3:30 PM
4:00 PM

Project Presentations

Each team presents their project to the judging panel (5–7 minutes each).

4:00 PM
4:40 PM

Judging & Deliberation

Judges review projects and finalize scores while participants network.

5:00 PM
6:30 PM

🏆 Awards & Closing Ceremony

Announcement of winners, closing remarks, and group photo session.

Project Milestones

MayFunding Phase — Collecting Sponsors
June 1PR Campaign & Registration Opens
July 1Final Registration & Online Orientation
After July 1Main Event & Judging
Post-EventInternship Placements & Recognition
// 03 — PRIZES

Win Big.

2ND
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Rs. 25,000
Silver Prize
+ Certificate + Token
1ST
👑
Rs. 50,000
Champion Prize
+ Certificate + Token + Internship Opportunity
3RD
🥉
Rs. 10,000
Bronze Prize
+ Certificate + Token
All participants receive a certificate of participation and a special sticker. Top teams gain professional recognition and potential internship placements.
// 04 — JUDGING

Judging Criteria

Functionality 25 pts
Problem Relevance & Impact 20 pts
Innovation 20 pts
UI/UX Design 15 pts
Technical Implementation 10 pts
Presentation 10 pts
TOTAL: 100 MARKS

Judging Process

Stage 1

Preliminary Demo Round

2–3 minutes per team. Focus: idea + basic working demo. Top teams shortlisted for finals.

Stage 2

Final Pitch Round

5–7 minutes per team. Includes Q&A session with judges. Final evaluation and ranking.

🗒 Submission Requirements

  • Live demo link (preferred)
  • GitHub repository link
  • Problem statement & solution overview
  • Key features description
// 05 — SPONSORS

Our Sponsors

// 06 — RULES

Rules & Code of Conduct

Technical Guidelines

✔A web-based application is mandatory
✔Frontend required; backend is optional
✔HTML, CSS, JavaScript mandatory
✔Frameworks allowed: React, Vue, Next.js, Angular
✔Hosting via Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages
✔GitHub repository required
✔AI tools allowed, but must be understood
✔Pre-built templates allowed only as a base
⚠All external code must be disclosed

Code of Conduct

✔Maintain professionalism and respect at all times
✔Teams must present and understand their own work
✔Judges' decisions are final and binding
✘Plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification
✘Unethical behavior will not be tolerated
// 07 — FAQ

Common Questions

University students from any state or private university in Sri Lanka. Open to all levels of experience.

Teams must consist of 3–5 members.

Rs.850 per participant (Early bird is Rs.500 per person). This covers refreshments, certificate and event materials.

Yes, AI tools are allowed but participants must understand and be able to explain any AI-generated code. Transparency is key.

A live demo link, GitHub repository and a short description covering problem statement, solution overview, and key features.

Yes! One of our main objectives is to provide internship opportunities and professional exposure. High potential developers may be identified for placement post-event.

ANC Admin Building, American National College (Kollupitiya), Sri Lanka. Full venue details will be shared via the online orientation.

// 08 — CONTACT

Meet the Organizers

Project Chair · IT Executive
Mayura Jayasinghe
✆ +94 71 707 9754 ✉ Mayura.proacc@gmail.com
Project Co-Chairs · Education & Research
Pathum Hewage, Thisendi Abeyratne, Esandi Bandara
✆ +94 76 346 0664, +94 78 765 5530, +94 70 755 3413 ✉ pathumdh6@gmail.com, thisendiabeyratne@gmail.com, esrd.ancstemsociety@gmail.com
President
Disala Dissanayake
✆ +94 71 228 9068 ✉ president01ancstemsociety@gmail.com
Vice President
Akalya Indran
✆ +94 76 770 0691 ✉ vp.ancstemsociety@gmail.com
Secretary
Hesandi Fernando
✆ +94 77 321 4205 ✉ stemsocietyancedu@gmail.com
Project Coordinator
Chanul Senarath
✆ +94 77 843 3862 ✉ chanulsenerath7@gmail.com
// 09 — REGISTER

Team Registration

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