The sixth edition of Innovation Creativity Entrepreneurship (ICE) 2024, conceptualised and led by Prof. Suranga Nanayakkara from the National University of Singapore (NUS) concluded, showcasing the potential of Sri Lankan youth in driving innovation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo recently.
The three-day residential workshop, held in partnership with Meta, SHA Foundation, and Hash 3 Three, saw 32 undergraduate students selected from a pool of 215 deserving applicants. The programme provided participants with a unique platform to identify problem statements and design creative, AI-powered solutions under the guidance of a team of AI and computing experts, as well as entrepreneurs.
Prof. Nanayakkara highlighted the value of the programme, stating that a similar experience at a university like Stanford in the USA would cost around US$ 14,000. The hands-on sessions, talks, and mentorship offered at ICE 2024 provide invaluable learning opportunities for the students.
Founder of Foundation of Goodness Kushil Gunasekara emphasised the programme’s significance in fostering a new mindset and startup culture among Sri Lanka’s youth.
ICE 2024 underscored the potential of Sri Lankan students and garnered significant industry interest in supporting their ideas. The programme serves as a catalyst for generating a new economy, creating employment opportunities, and promoting the positive use of AI in Sri Lanka.
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