The Ultimate Fusion of Engineering, AI and Design
Join us for the 2025 Tech-Triathlon by Rootcode - A competition that brings together brilliant minds from Design, Engineering, and AI to collaborate and build a winning digital product.
Highlights of Tech-Triathlon 2024
About
What is Rootcode Tech-Triathlon?
Tech-Triathlon, by Rootcode aims to enhance the industry-relevant skills of future tech enthusiasts. This unique competition offers a platform for teams to demonstrate their abilities in software engineering, artificial intelligence and UX design.
When building modern software, these three pillars are essential to ensure success of a digital product. Therefore, this competition consists of three phases - A hackathon, designathon and a datathon. While all the participants don’t need to excel in all three disciplines, we encourage teams with members who excel in their respective areas to contribute to the overall output.
The Tech-Triathlon is organized by Rootcoders, a team passionate about upskilling the next generation and fostering a strong tech community in Sri Lanka. We believe this competition will provide participants with valuable opportunities to achieve their career goals. Tech-Triathlon by Rootcode offers a chance to develop technical and interpersonal abilities. Join us now for an innovative, collaborative, and boundary-pushing journey.
When building modern software, these three pillars are essential to ensure success of a digital product. Therefore, this competition consists of three phases - A hackathon, designathon and a datathon. While all the participants don’t need to excel in all three disciplines, we encourage teams with members who excel in their respective areas to contribute to the overall output.
The Tech-Triathlon is organized by Rootcoders, a team passionate about upskilling the next generation and fostering a strong tech community in Sri Lanka. We believe this competition will provide participants with valuable opportunities to achieve their career goals. Tech-Triathlon by Rootcode offers a chance to develop technical and interpersonal abilities. Join us now for an innovative, collaborative, and boundary-pushing journey.
Guidelines
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To participate in the Tech-Triathlon 2025 competition, all applicants must be a resident of Sri Lanka
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Participants with over one year of industry experience cannot participate in the competition. However, we will make exceptions for freelancers, founders, co-founders, and founding team members in startups with fewer than 10 employees to participate in the Tech-Triathlon competition.
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Teams can have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 9 members.
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Teams may add or reduce the number of team members during the registration period but must notify the competition organizers in writing of any changes. The new team members must meet the eligibility requirements for the competition. Any changes made after the registration deadline will not be accepted and could lead to disqualification.
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The deadlines for submissions will be announced prior to the round, and failure to submit by the deadline will result in disqualification.
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All submissions must be original work and cannot have been previously published or exhibited.
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The teams will retain the rights to their submissions. However, Rootcode reserves the right to showcase the work of certain teams, while giving credit to the team members.
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The finalist teams will be required to present their projects to a panel of judges and an audience.
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Any team found to have cheated, plagiarized or violated the rules of the competition will be disqualified.
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If your team includes any participants from last year's top three winning teams, your team will not be eligible for Tech-Triathlon 2025.
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By participating in this competition, teams agree to be bound by these rules and regulations and by the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all respects.
Schedule
16th July 2025
Registrations opening
Registrations are now open for Tech Triathlon 2025! Gather your tech teams and prepare for a competition that brings together software engineering, artificial intelligence, and UX design!
31st July 2025
Registrations closing
Haven’t registered yet for the competition? Make sure to register early to ensure your entry to the competition.
4th August 2025
Kick-off session
Join the kick-off session led by our very own Rootcoders. We will be conducting an introductory session on how to approach the three challenges of the competition and a few tips that your team might find helpful during the competition!
5th August - 9th August 2025
Designathon (5 days)
At 00:01 am, you will receive our design challenge in your email. Now it's time for you to work with your team to design the best possible solutions according to the guidelines given. Submit your solution before 11:59 pm on the 9th of August.
12th August- 16th August 2025
Hackathon (5 days)
You will receive the Hackathon challenge in your email at 00:01 am. We have already given a hint in the designathon phase on what you need to build in the Hackathon phase.You can submit the solution by 11:59 pm on the 16th of August.
19th August - 23rd August 2025
Datathon (5 days)
You will receive the Datathon challenge at 00:01 am as usual. This will be a use case that is associated with what you have developed so far. You will also get the dataset needed for this phase. You will submit your solution by 11:59AM on the 23rd of August.
30th August 2025
Semi-Finalists announcement
The standout teams of the initial phases of the competition will be selected for the Semi-Finals stage of the competition.
1st September - 4th September 2025
Semi-Finals
The solutions of the semi-finalist teams will go through further evaluation and technical interviews to make sure that only the very best of the best teams advance to the Grand Finale.
05th September 2025
Finalists announcement
Drum roll please! We will be announcing the finalist teams of the Tech-Triathlon 2025. For everyone that made it to the finals, great job! We will see you at the Grand Finale and Award Ceremony!
12th September 2025
Grand Finale & Awards Ceremony
This is the moment we have all been waiting for! Now is the time for the finalists to present their solutions, and the winners will be awarded. See you at the grand finale and awards ceremony!
Theme for Tech Triathlon 2025
Government Technology, or GovTech, refers to the use of technology to improve how governments operate and deliver services. It focuses on making public processes more efficient, transparent, and accessible. At its core, GovTech helps governments better serve people through innovation. With the country moving steadily toward digital transformation, there’s a growing opportunity for us to leverage technology and AI to enhance the way these services are delivered
This theme invites you to be part of that progress, imagining what’s possible when people and tech come together for the public good. By exploring GovTech, you could potentially be building solutions that improve everyday life for millions across the country.
Awards
Other Benefits
Consultation from Rootcode Team
All three winning teams have the opportunity to receive consultation from the Rootcode team
Career guidance support
Champions of Tech-Triathlon will get the opportunity for a 1:1 meeting with relevant team leaders and receive career support
Fast-track pathways to internship opportunities
Winners get a fast-track pathway to internship opportunities at Rootcode.
Winners Spotlighted on our website
Winning teams’ work will be showcased on Rootcode’s Tech-Triathlon website through a case study, along with their personal profile links.
Verified Certificate
Winning teams will receive an e-certificate with a verification link. Feel free to share this within your network and talk about your experience!
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FAQ
Is it necessary for the team to come from the same university or organization?
No, it is not necessary for the team to come from the same university or organization. Infact, having members from different organizations can bring diverse perspectives, enhance problem-solving, and promote innovation.
Are there any fees or costs associated with participating in the Tech-Triathlon?
No, there are no fees or costs associated with participating in the Tech-Triathlon.
What are the judging criteria for the Tech-Triathlon?
The judging criteria for each phase differ from each other. Therefore, they will be provided along with the challenge booklet for each phase of the competition.
What happens if we don’t submit our work for a certain phase?
If a team fails to submit their work for any phase, they will be disqualified from the competition.
What happens if a team member drops out of the team during the Tech-Triathlon?
If a team member drops out of the Tech-Triathlon during the competition, it is important for another team member to inform the organizing committee via email. However, it should be noted that the team member who dropped out will not receive a certificate.
Can I share our work on my portfolio or with potential employers?
Yes, team members are allowed to share their own work from the Tech-Triathlon on their portfolio or with potential employers. However, it should be noted that Rootcode, as the organizer, has the right to showcase the work of winning teams with credit given to the team members.
Can we submit multiple submissions during the Tech-Triathlon?
No, the team can only submit a single submission per phase. If multiple submissions are submitted, the latest submission will be considered as the final and official submission.
Contact
Please fill out the contact form, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can also reach us directly by sending us an email.
tech-triathlon@rootcode.io
