Bridging Academia & Industry
Transition-X is an industry-driven innovation program jointly organized by the IEEE Student Branch of SLIIT and the IEEE Student Branch of Curtin Colombo. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by connecting 3rd/4th-year students and fresh graduates with real-world challenges submitted by industry partners.
Phases & Milestones
Initial Stage
Registration & Problem Distribution
- Kick off with an Online Session
- Company Introductions, Challenge Briefing, Problem Clarification & Expert session
- Participant Registration and Problem Distribution after Validating
Teams are registered, eligibility is validated, and challenge scopes are distributed with initial support briefings.
Workshops & Mentoring
Guidance Workshops & Mentoring
- Workshops, Mentoring & Industry Exposure
- Company site visits, environment observation, problem clarification, workshops, Mentoring
- Progress Reviews, Mentor Guidance & Team Collaboration
Teams engage directly in workshops, site visits, and progress check-ins, gaining crucial industry guidance.
Final Pitch & Evaluation
Final Pitch & Evaluation
- Final solution presentation/live demonstration/simulations, judging by industry experts and award ceremony.
Solutions are pitched to the expert panel, prototypes are evaluated, and winning teams are recognized.
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