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The Internet of Things (IoT) was chosen as the main focus of “InnovMind ” as it is currently one of the most trending topics worldwide. IoT (Internet of Things) is the concept of the collection and transfer of data over a wireless network which includes interrelated computing devices, digital and mechanical machines, and other objects. Living in an age where every industry is leaning towards digitalization, IoT is currently being considered as the bridge between the two worlds. “InnovMind” was held under four exhilarating phases, Introductory Webinar Four-Day Workshop Series Ideathon Panel Discussion The IEEE Industry Applications Society (IEEE IAS) Student Branch Chapter of Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) launched the project "InnovMind" with the goal of developing a platform to showcase the abilities of young, inquisitive, and creative innovators from all over the world. The virtual competition "InnovMind-Ideathon" was the project's third phase, and it provided participants with the chance to demonstrate their innovation skills using the knowledge learned through the InnovMind workshop series. This was the first ever Ideathon launched by SLTC IEEE. InnovMind Ideathon was received 62 submissions from both local and international competitors. Including 9 International Innovative ideas. Since the Ideathon was opened for the submissions from both individuals and Teams which have maximum 03 members, we were able to take over 100 Young Innovators around the world on a same platform. An Ideathon is a short, intensive workshop-style experience in which individuals solve some of the world's most important issues. Participants work in groups to brainstorm and discuss possible solutions using design thinking and innovative learning approaches. The virtual competition "InnovMind - Ideathon" is the project's third phase, and it provided participants the opportunity to showcase their innovation skills using the knowledge gained through the InnovMind workshop series. InnovMind - Ideathon is the finest platform for all young innovators around the world to exhibit their new IoT-based innovations. The task of the competition was to find better solutions to identified problems in the fields of healthcare, education, transportation and agriculture using IoT. It was a great opportunity for the Ideathon participants since they were acknowledged in the community. The main objective of the most popular innovative idea contest was to introduce all the participants as an innovator to the community for their self-branding. Further through this project, we were able to give these young innovators great self-confidence. And also the flyers that were shared through social media from the start to the end gave this project a massive reach, so this gave them strength and courage to have a bright journey as an innovator. This became a special occasion for these young innovators to be proud of themselves, since the flyers were also shared among school students and undergraduates. The winner of the most popular innovative idea contest was selected through the number of reactions for the project idea post shared in the Facebook page. The most popular innovative idea of InnovMind ideathon was won by team DCD from the University of Moratuwa, with the team members M.M.Charith Janaka, T.A.D.S.Thennakoon and H.A.D.G.Hettiarachchi. This achievement became a proud moment for the team members and they were awarded with grand prizes in the Grand Finale of InnovMind. There were also other teams that presented brilliant innovative ideas. This project provided a great foundation and an experience for the future projects of all the competitors who participated. In conclusion, when we consider the social media likes and comments, it reveals that this project was educational and productive for all the local and international participants. Therefore, the project “InnovMind” was a massive success.