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CodeCupChampionship2026

Vibe Coding — From Prompt to Prototype. A next-generation student innovation championship for the creators of tomorrow.

Imagine · Innovate · Inspire

Submission Deadline

10 September 2026

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What is CodeCup?

More than a programming competition.

CodeCup Championship 2026 is a next-generation student innovation championship designed to discover the creators, entrepreneurs, engineers, and technology leaders of tomorrow.

In today's world, success isn't determined only by the ability to write code — it's built by people who identify problems, think creatively, and use technology to make real impact.

Student coding

Why Participate?

Innovation

Push your creative limits

Artificial Intelligence

Build with cutting-edge AI

Entrepreneurship

Turn ideas into ventures

Architecture

Design real systems

Technology

Master modern tools

Real-world Impact

Solve problems that matter

Competition Categories

Build anything. Innovation is the priority.

AI ProjectsWebsitesMobile AppsBusiness IdeasSmart SystemsSocial ImpactEducationHealthcareSustainabilityRoboticsAutomationOpen Innovation

Who Can Participate?

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School Students

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Individual Entry

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Teams of 1–5

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Any School

Allowed Tools

All AI tools are allowed. Build with anything.

ChatGPT
Gemini
Claude
Lovable
Cursor
Copilot
Replit AI
Bolt
Windsurf
Canva
Figma
FlutterFlow
No-Code
Low-Code
Any Language
Any Framework
APIs
& More

Competition Process

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Registration

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Students register individually or as a team (1–5 members) through the official online registration form. Teams provide their project details and participant information before the deadline.

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Idea Generation

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Participants identify a real-world problem and brainstorm an innovative solution. The idea should create value for society, education, business, healthcare, or any other field.

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Prototype Development

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Teams transform their idea into a working prototype using AI, programming, no-code, low-code, or any modern technology. Innovation and practicality are more important than complexity.

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Video Submission

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Each team submits a demonstration video explaining the problem they identified, their solution, how the prototype works, the technologies used, and the potential impact of the project.

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Judging

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A panel of judges evaluates all submissions based on innovation, creativity, problem-solving, technical implementation, real-world impact, and presentation quality.

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Finalist Selection

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The highest-scoring projects are shortlisted as finalists and officially announced by the organizing committee.

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Grand Showcase

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Selected finalists will be invited to showcase their projects at TechFusion – TechDay 2026, organized by the Faculty of Technology, Trinity College Kandy, where they will present their innovations to judges, sponsors, educators, industry professionals, and visitors.

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Championship & Awards

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After the final evaluation, winners will be announced and awarded titles such as Champion, Runner-Up, and Emerging Champion, along with certificates and sponsor prizes where applicable.

Judging Criteria

Innovation95%
Problem Solving90%
Creativity88%
Prototype Quality85%
Presentation80%
Entrepreneurship Potential78%

Awards

Award 01

Title Champion

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1st Runners-up

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2nd Runners-up

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Best Inventor

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Best AI Project

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2 Future Stars

Grand Showcase

Showcase at Trinity College Kandy

Top projects will be invited to present before judges, industry professionals, sponsors, teachers, and students at TechFusion — TechDay 2026.

FAQ

What is CodeCup?+

A student innovation championship organized by the Faculty of Technology, Trinity College Kandy under TechFusion — TechDay 2026.

Who can participate?+

Any school student. You can enter as an individual or as a team of up to 5 members.

Are AI tools allowed?+

Yes — ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Lovable, Cursor, Copilot, and any other AI tool are fully permitted.

Can I participate alone?+

Absolutely. Individual entries are welcome.

What should I submit?+

Project title, description, tagline, prototype/demo, and a demonstration video.

Where is the showcase?+

Trinity College Kandy, during TechFusion — TechDay 2026.

Ready to Build the Future?

Register your team today and showcase your innovation to Sri Lanka's brightest minds.