HACKELITE 3.0
The premier innovation challenge returns - Empowering innovation through collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem solving. Proposal Submission CLOSED - stay Tuned for the Results Announcement!
Current Phase
Proposal Submission
Competition Stats
Things are heating up!
Missed Workshop 01?
Problem Solving & Proposal Crafting
The full replay is available in our workshop archive.
Upcoming Workshop
AI Agents for Real Life – From Idea to Implementation
June 28 · 6:00 PM · Online
About HackElite
HackElite is the flagship competitive innovation challenge organized by the IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity Group of University of Moratuwa. It is an is an inter-university innovation competition open to all universities in Sri Lanka, bringing together creative minds to solve real-world challenges using software and hardware.
HackElite 3.0 — The Next Level
HackElite 2.0 and Hackelite 1.0 set the bar — Now, we're raising it.
HackElite 3.0 is built on the lessons, energy, and inspiration from everything that came before. Expect a bigger stage, sharper challenges and more opportunities to build your skillset and bring your ideas to life! View our delegate booklet for more information:
Workshop 02 is Here!
A deep-dive into AI Agents for Real Life — from idea to implementation, with a live walkthrough of a real multi-agent system.
Mr. Deshan Jayawardana
Associate Tech Lead & AI Consultant
MitraAI
Ever wondered how a production-grade multi-agent AI system actually gets built? This session shows you exactly that.
Mr. Deshan will walk you through a pre-built multi-agent AI solution crafted for real-world software development — then pull back the curtain on the design decisions, architecture choices, and implementation details that brought it to life.
Date
June 28, 2026
Sunday
Time
6:00 PM
Sri Lanka Standard Time
Mode
Online
Virtual Session
See it built. Understand why. Build yours.
Real systems. Real decisions. The knowledge you need to design agents that actually work.
Open to all undergraduates — you don't need to be registered for the hackathon to join!
Level Up & Stand Out
Open to all undergraduates — no hackathon registration required!
Attend Any Four of our Online Workshops
Join ANY FOUR of our Online workshops and earn a valuable official e-certificate from HackElite 3.0 and WIE UOM!
- Boost your portfolio with official e-certificate
- Learn important skills to navigate the hackathon
- Connect with innovators & mentors
- Get exclusive insights into winning strategies
Note: Certificates are awarded only to participants who attend 4 or more live sessions. Rewatching recordings does not count towards attendance.
Competition Phases
Ideathon & Proposal Submission
Brainstorm innovative ideas and submit your detailed proposal according to the template.
Video & Prototype Submission
Submit the code for your working prototype with a compelling demo video.
Final Presentation & Pitch
Pitch your finalized Minimum Viable Product to a panel of judges and compete for the grand prize.
Official Event Timeline
HackElite 3.0 · 2026
Team Registration Opens
Form your squad and secure your spot. Teams of up to 4 members.
Problem Solving & Proposal Crafting
How to identify the right problem · How to build an attractive, compelling proposal
Team Registration Closes
Final deadline to register your team. No late entries accepted.
Proposal Submission Opens
Submit your written proposal detailing your idea, solution approach, and team plan.
Proposal Submission Closes
All proposals must be submitted before midnight. Shortlisted teams will be notified.
AI Agents for Real Life – From Idea to Implementation
You'll explore a multi-agent AI solution and gain valuable insights into its design and implementation process!
Workshop 03
Workshop details will be released soon. Stay tuned!
Raw Prototype + Video Submission Opens
Upload your working prototype along with a short demo video showcasing your solution.
Prototype + Video Submission Closes
Final day to submit your prototype and demo. Finalists announced after review.
Final Polish & Presentation Masterclass
Refine your delivery, get feedback from mentors, and prepare for the grand finale.
Grand Finale 🏆
Top teams present live before judges. Awards, prizes, and recognition for the best innovators.
HackElite 3.0 · All dates subject to change
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HackElite 2.0 Winners
Celebrating the brilliant minds who transformed innovative ideas into reality at HackElite 2.0. These teams set the standard for excellence and innovation.
Metamind
University of Moratuwa
Power
National School of Business Management
BugBusters
University of Moratuwa
HackElite 2.0 Stats
Gallery Archive
Relive the best moments from our previous challenges - HackElite 1.0 and HackElite 2.0
HackElite 1.0 Event
HackElite 2.0 Certificate Awarding
HackElite 1.0 Champions
HackElite 2.0 Participants
HackElite 1.0 Team Moment
HackElite 2.0 Finals Audience Capture
HackElite 2.0 - Winning Pitch
HackElite 2.0 Team on Stage
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about HackElite 3.0. Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to our team.
Hackelite is an inter university innovation challenge organized by the IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity Group of University of Moratuwa.It brings together undergraduate teams across Sri Lanka to tackle real-world challenges through technology-driven innovation. Participants can design and build solutions using both software and hardware, gaining hands-on experience from ideation to implementation while developing skills in coding and problem-solving.
Your code belongs to you. HackElite 3.0 claims zero ownership over your prototypes. However, we do request the right to showcase your projects in our archives.
Absolutely. HackElite welcomes participants of all experience levels. If you are new to innovation challenges or product building, workshops will be conducted before each phase to help you prepare, strengthen your skills, and confidently take on the next stage of the competition.
First, check your spam or junk folder as confirmation emails sometimes get filtered. If you still can't find it after 24 hours, please reach out to us directly and we'll confirm your registration manually.
Please Note
The judges' decisions will be final and independent from the influence of IEEE WIE UOM and the Organizing Committee.
Still have questions?
If your specific query is not listed above, connect with our support team via email.
Architects Behind the Competition
Meet the operational core behind HackElite 3.0 — a collective of visionaries leading a team of over 30 people to make this event a success!
Thavishi Weerasinghe
Vice-Chairwoman of IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity Group University of Moratuwa
