📈 HUTCH Launches IgnitX 2026 to Drive Tech Innovation Among Undergraduates

• Initiative Overview: HUTCH has introduced IgnitX 2026, a nationwide innovation challenge aimed at developing digital solutions under the theme "The Future of Customer Servicing - Reimagining Customer Experience Through Digital Innovation." The program will now be held annually to support Sri Lanka's growing ICT/BPM and digital ecosystem. • Competition Details: The inaugural challenge attracted 50 university teams nationwide, focusing on practical customer experience solutions. Six teams advanced to the Grand Finale held on 5 October at BMICH, Colombo. • Top Performers: • Winner: Team Zeptaz from the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT). • Runners-up: Two teams from the University of Moratuwa claimed second and third places. • National Context: Backed by CK Hutchison Holdings, HUTCH aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's digital talent pipeline, offering engineering and tech undergraduates real-world industry exposure to support national digital transformation and youth skills development.