Dialog Innovation Challenge – Sri Lanka

Applicable Areas

They encourage you to channel your visionary solutions under these industry verticals. However, concepts outside these parameters are also welcome.

• Manufacturing
  • Drive advancements in manufacturing processes, automation, and product development, while fostering sustainable practices.
• Healthcare
  • Revolutionise the way they deliver and access healthcare services, enhance patient care, and improve overall wellbeing.
• Fintech
  • Pioneer groundbreaking financial technologies, revolutionise banking services, and empower individuals and businesses with innovative financial solutions.
• Food & Agriculture
  • Innovate in agricultural practices, enhance food production, and contribute to sustainable farming and food supply chains.
• Energy Utility Management
  • Develop sustainable energy solutions, optimise resource consumption, and drive efficient utility management practices.
• Education
  • Transform the learning experience, promote inclusive education, and provide innovative solutions for knowledge dissemination.
• Logistics & Transportation
  • Streamline transportation systems, optimise logistics operations, enhance user experience and create sustainable mobility solutions.
• Service Management
  • Enhance service delivery, improve customer experiences, and streamline service-oriented industries through cutting-edge innovations.

Adoptable Technologies

The search for digital solutions does not limit applicants to traditional platforms or software innovations. They also embrace a wide spectrum of innovations that leverage digital processing as a core component. Participants are encouraged to explore the possibilities of incorporating the digital technologies listed below, or any other digital technology you deem applicable:

• 5G
• IoT (Internet of Things)
• AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning)
• Cloud or Edge computing
• Advanced robotics and drone tech
• Video analytics
• Blockchain
• Metaverse
• AR/VR (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality)
• Web 3.0
• IoT (Internet of Things)

Why Participate?

• Learn and collaborate with tech luminaries, industry leaders, and innovators.
• Receive mentoring and guidance throughout your journey.
• Propel your solutions into the mainstream.
• Engage with stakeholders, investors, and partners.
• Gain valuable learning experiences and cutting-edge insights.
• Enhance your abilities through a dynamic program.
• Opportunity to secure a share of a substantial LKR 5 Million prize pool.

Prizes and Awards

• LKR 1.5 Million: Grand Prize
• LKR 1 Million: 1st Runner-Up
• LKR 0.75 Million: 2nd Runner-Up
• LKR 0.5 Million: Most Innovative
• LKR 0.5 Million: Most Sustainable
• LKR 0.5 Million: People’s Choice
• LKR 50,000 each: Consolation Prizes

Criteria

• They’re on the lookout for innovative digital solutions that have the power of positively transforming Sri Lankan lives, businesses and communities. Your solution must address one or more of the following requirements:
  • It must solve a major pain point in a community or industry.
  • It must represent a breakthrough product or service that has the potential to disrupt the market.
  • It must enhance the performance or capabilities of an existing activity or process.
• They encourage you to make your solutions sustainable, scalable and affordable to local contexts.

For more information, visit Dialog.