CodeCup
Championship
2026
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
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.
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.
Who Can Participate?
School Students
Individual Entry
Teams of 1–5
Any School
Allowed Tools
All AI tools are allowed. Build with anything.
Competition Process
01Registration
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Registration
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.
02Idea Generation
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Idea Generation
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.
03Prototype Development
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Prototype Development
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.
04Video Submission
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Video Submission
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.
05Judging
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Judging
A panel of judges evaluates all submissions based on innovation, creativity, problem-solving, technical implementation, real-world impact, and presentation quality.
06Finalist Selection
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Finalist Selection
The highest-scoring projects are shortlisted as finalists and officially announced by the organizing committee.
07Grand Showcase
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Grand Showcase
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.
08Championship & Awards
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Championship & Awards
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
Awards
Champion
Runner-up
Emerging Champion
Best AI Project
Best Innovation
People's Choice
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.