The Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, proudly participated in the Opening Ceremony of the Incubation Centre (VALID Centre) held on 23rd January 2026 at the Park Road premises of the University of Vavuniya.
The Centre for Verification of Accuracy and Learning for Innovation and Development (VALID Centre) was inaugurated with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and technological advancement, particularly in the Northern region of Sri Lanka. The event brought together academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders to celebrate a significant milestone in strengthening the nation’s innovation ecosystem.
Representing the University of Ruhuna, a team from the Faculty of Engineering showcased a diverse range of innovative research and development projects of our own.
The projects exhibited included:
- Gesture-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
- Veterinary Prosthetics
- Prototype Development of a Small-Scale Bladeless Wind Turbine Using Vortex-Induced Vibration
- Remote-Controlled Wing-in Ground Craft
- Underwater Submarine System
- AI Mirror
- Multi-Modal AI System for Detecting and Predicting Freshness and Ripeness of Produce
- Shape-Changing Mechanism Project
- MRAC Drone Plane
- Tail-Sitter VTOL Aircraft
- Mixed Reality Project
- AI Workflow Automation System
- Stroke Recovery Assistance Project
The exhibition stall attracted significant interest from visitors, including academics, industry professionals, and policymakers. The participation of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, highlighted its ongoing efforts to contribute to national development through research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Faculty looks forward to continued collaboration with universities, industry partners, and innovation centers to drive technological advancement and create impactful solutions for society.
