InnovMind V3.0 | Final Maze Competition
March 8, 2026 · 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Satellite Building, Padukka, Common Area
Description
InnovMind v3.0 was an exciting maze board competition organized for both undergraduate and school students to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among young innovators. The final competition was successfully held at the Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) on 8th March, bringing together enthusiastic participants, respected guests, and experienced judges. The competition attracted talented participants from universities and schools across Sri Lanka. Teams had already completed preliminary rounds that tested their understanding of engineering concepts, logical thinking, and creativity. The final round brought together the top-performing teams who had shown great potential and determination throughout the competition. Each team consisted of students with different skills, showing strong teamwork and collaboration. Undergraduate participants, mainly studying engineering and computer science, demonstrated strong technical knowledge and analytical thinking. At the same time, school students impressed everyone with their creativity, enthusiasm, and ability to face complex challenges. This combination created a lively and inspiring competitive environment. The event began with opening remarks, followed by the traditional ceremonial lamp lighting, symbolizing the start of a day focused on innovation, creativity, and teamwork. The Project Co-Chairperson delivered the welcome speech, greeting the participants, guests, and judges, and emphasizing the importance of giving students opportunities to explore innovative ideas. The Co-Chairperson then explained the vision and purpose behind InnovMind and how the competition supports student innovation. After that, the organizing team explained the competition rules, terms, and evaluation process to ensure that all teams clearly understood how the competition would proceed. To inspire the participants, Captain (Eng.) Muditha Ranasinghe delivered a motivational speech, encouraging students to think creatively, face challenges confidently, and pursue innovation in engineering and technology. Following this, Ashen Fernando shared valuable insights and interacted with the participants before the competition began. The highlight of the event was the maze board competition. Participants demonstrated their creativity, logical thinking, and technical skills while solving challenges within the maze. The competition environment was energetic, with teams working actively to complete their tasks. The maze board was designed with multiple challenges that required technical knowledge, strategic thinking, quick decision-making, and effective teamwork. Teams had to analyze the maze structure, identify the best paths, and complete tasks within a limited time, similar to real-world engineering problem-solving situations. The judging panel consisted of experienced professionals and academics who evaluated the teams based on technical accuracy, creativity, teamwork, and efficiency. Ashen Fernando , Senior Electronics Engineer at Zone24x7 and visiting lecturer at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura , provided valuable technical feedback to the teams. Captain (Eng.) Muditha Ranasinghe , Research Officer at the Centre for Defense Research and Development (CDRD), also evaluated the teams and shared practical insights based on his experience in engineering and technology. After the competition, Ashen Fernando delivered another motivational speech, appreciating the participants’ efforts and encouraging them to continue developing innovative ideas. The event ended with a vote of thanks from the Project Secretary, expressing gratitude to the judges, speakers, organizers, and participants. The closing remarks officially marked the successful completion of InnovMind v3.0. Overall, InnovMind v3.0 provided an excellent platform for students to develop innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. The event highlighted the commitment of the IEEE IAS Student Branch Chapter of SLTC to support and inspire the next generation of engineers through practical learning experiences. The positive response from participants and faculty members confirmed the importance of such initiatives and created a strong foundation for future InnovMind events. The organizing committee also expressed sincere appreciation to all sponsors, volunteers, faculty advisors, and supporters who contributed to the success of InnovMind v3.0. The event demonstrated how innovation and opportunity can come together to inspire young minds and shape future engineers.
Agenda
1:30 – 2:00 PM Registration 2:00 – 2:15 PM Opening Ceremonies 2:15 – 2:20 PM Welcome Address 2:20 – 2:30 PM Introduction to InnovMind v3.0 Competition 2:30 – 2:40 PM Rules and Guidelines 2:40 – 3:00 PM Guest Speaker Speech 3:00 – 4:50 PM Competition Runs 4:50 – 5:10 PM Judges’ Evaluation & Final Scoring 5:10 – 5:20 PM Guest Speaker Speech 5:20 – 5:45 PM Award Ceremony 5:45 – 5:50 PM Vote of Thanks 5:50 – 5:55 PM Group Photo Session 5:50 – 5:55 PM Closing Remarks