INCOHST 2025
INCOHST, proudly organized by Nawaloka College of Higher Studies and sponsored by Swinburne University of Technology, is Sri Lanka’s premier All-Island School IoT Innovation Competition. Having commenced in 2018, INCOHST is an annual competition and 2025 celebrates the 6th competition.
This groundbreaking event is designed to inspire young minds across the nation to harness the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) and bring their innovative ideas to life. INCOHST serves as a platform for students to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise while addressing real-world challenges.
Join us as we pave the way for the next generation of tech enthusiasts, innovators, and city builders
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Vision
“Empowering the next generation of IoT innovators to shape smarter cities by 2030.”
Mission
“Providing a platform for students to innovate in IoT, driving advancements for a sustainable future by 2030.”
INCOHST 2024
After you design a couple thousand screens for various products, you’ll start to see that they’re basically all the same anyway.
INCOHST 2023
After you design a couple thousand screens for various products, you’ll start to see that they’re basically all the same anyway.
INCOHST 2019
INCOHST 2019 was an IoT (Internet of things) Inter-School IoT competition organized by Nawaloka College of Higher Studies to create awareness about IoT among Sri Lankan school students and also to make a stage for Young innovators to invent IoT based solutions, catering different social needs. The event was held successfully for the second year running.
Speakers
Our 5,000 attendees are looking to stay on top of the latest trends, meet their next client or partner, and connect with other people interested in the future of technology.
TOPICS
From entrepreneurs to developers, marketing managers, CEOs and policymakers – all of our 5,000 attendees are looking to stay on top of the latest trends, meet their next client or partner, and connect with other people interested in the future of technology, innovation, marketing and imagination. What about you?
Time
Session
Speaker
Venue
- 09:00 - 10:30
- The Rules of Angel investment
Alexis Ohanian
IBM Fellow
- Hall of fame
- 10:30 - 12:00
- Best Places to Work Strategies
Ryan Leslie
IBM Fellow
- Auditorium
- 12:00 - 1:30
- Equal Opportunities in the Workplace
Clarissa Shen
IBM Fellow
- Room A
- 02:30 - 03:30
- Growing in Social Business
Rona Faris
IBM Fellow
- Hall Faculty
- 03:30 - 4:30
- How I Set Up My Own Business
Comille Francisco
IBM Fellow
- Hall of fame
- 04:30 - 05:30
- A Worldwide Market
Reggie Brodford
IBM Fellow
- Room B
- 06:00 - 07:30
- An Effect of Wrong Policies
Nir Eyol
IBM Fellow
- Pavilion Room
- 07:00 - 09:00
- How Mobile Is Your Business?
Diana Biggs
IBM Fellow
- Hall of fame
Project Proposal Submission
Once ideas are refined during the workshops, participants will submit their detailed project proposals. These proposals will outline the concept, objectives, and potential impact of their innovative IoT solutions, serving as the foundation for the next stages of the competition NCHS will provide the project proposals to participants after the workshop for their reference and further development.
Project Development and Implementation
Teams will bring their ideas to life by developing prototypes and implementing their solutions. This phase encourages creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving as participants transform concepts into real-world innovations.
Partners & Sponsors
From entrepreneurs to developers, marketing managers, CEOs and policymakers – all of our 5,000 attendees are looking to stay on top of the latest trends
Diamond Partner
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Workshop Series
The INCOHST workshop series is designed to ignite creativity and guide students through the idea generation process. These workshops, conducted by experts from Swinburne University of Technology, provide participants with the knowledge and tools to refine their concepts. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions and seek support from NCHS, ensuring they are fully prepared to excel in the competition.
Competition Guidelines INCOHST 2025
- Each team should consist of 3 to 5 members.
- Each school may submit only 1 team for the competition.
Each team should consist of 3 to 5 members. • Each school may submit only 1 team for the competition
- Your project must address a real-world issue currently affecting the public, utilizing IoT solutions.
- All required components for the project presentation must be brought by each team.
- INCOHST will not be responsible for any incomplete setups or missing items
Unless stated explicitly in the event information, the Secretariat do not cover transport costs to and from events. It is your responsibility to arrange transport to and from the event. However, the Secretariat will provide specific information, if necessary, to those attending.
- All presentations must be in English (mandatory)
- Every team member is required to actively participate and have a defined role in the project development
- Teams should present their innovation using a PowerPoint presentation, video, or live demonstration. Please ensure your files are stored on a USB drive for easy access.
- Each team must have a working prototype that demon strates the main functions of their innovation.
Projects will be assessed on the following:
- Relevance of the issue addressed
- Practicality of the solution
- Functionality of the prototype
- Presentation skills
- All judges’ decisions are final
- Teams must arrive with their prototypes 100% completed for the competition
Hurry! Limited slots available.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talents and compete for exciting prizes.
Get In Touch
NCHS Colombo
077 799 7744
nchs.contactcenter@nchs.edu.lk
No 546/3, Galle Road, Colombo 03
NCHS KANDY
076 492 2445
btl.kandy@nchs.edu.lk
No 754, Peradeniya Road, Kandy
INCOHST : Nawalaoka College of Higher Education : 2025