NetX IoT challenge Round 1 – Proposal Submission Round
June 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM - June 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM @ Online event
Description
The first round of the competition focused on evaluating the initial project proposals submitted by registered teams. This stage aimed to assess the clarity of the identified problem, innovation of the proposed solution, and technical feasibility of implementing the project within undergraduate-level resource constraints. Category Details Participation 229 participants Submission Requirement Basic project proposal outlining the overall project concept Submission Method Online submission of a structured proposal Evaluation Panel Dr. Pasan Maduranga and Ms. Upeksha Hansani Selection Outcome 44 teams advanced to Round 2 Prior to the commencement of the evaluation, the proposal template and evaluation criteria were shared with all participants to ensure transparency and provide clear guidance on the expected proposal structure and assessment standards. Criterion Description Evaluation Scale C1 — Clarity & Relevance of Problem Statement (/20) Evaluated how clearly the problem was defined, its scope, and its relevance to Internet of Things (IoT) applications. 17–20: Problem is clearly defined, well-scoped, and directly relevant to IoT. 12–16: Problem is understandable but lacks specificity or real-world context. 0–11: Problem is vague, unclear, or not relevant to IoT. C2 — Innovation & Originality (/25) Assessed the uniqueness of the proposed solution and the level of originality demonstrated by the team. 21–25: Clearly original solution with no direct replication of existing solutions. 14–20: Demonstrates some innovation but relies heavily on existing approaches. 0–13: Generic concept or replication of existing solutions with limited originality. C3 — Technical Feasibility within Accessible Resources (/25) Evaluated whether the proposed solution could realistically be developed using accessible hardware, software, and resources available to undergraduate students. 21–25: Realistic implementation plan using locally available resources and achievable at undergraduate level. 14–20: Partially feasible with some unrealistic components or resource limitations. 0–13: Not achievable considering undergraduate-level resources and budget constraints. Following the evaluation process, proposals were shortlisted based on the above criteria. Out of the 58 registered teams, 44 teams successfully progressed to the second round , demonstrating strong problem identification, innovative approaches, and feasible IoT-based solutions. The structured evaluation framework ensured that shortlisted projects possessed a clear problem definition, meaningful innovation, and practical implementation potential.
Agenda
Date Activity 14th June Opening of Round 1 – Proposal Submission Phase 14th – 26th June Online submission period for project proposals 26th June Closing of Round 1 – Proposal Submission Deadline 27th June – [Date] Evaluation of submitted proposals by the judging panel [Date] Announcement of Round 1 Results