99x powers SLIIT ‘DevQuest 2025’

1st  Runners up of DevQuest 2025

99x has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing young talent by partnering with SLIIT as the technical and financial sponsor of DevQuest 2025. 

99x has long driven this vision across the tech industry, creating opportunities for young developers to test their skills, grow, and take on real-world challenges. This year, that commitment reached new heights as 99x’s partnership helped the competition gain recognition on a global scale.

In its third international edition, DevQuest 2025 reached a new milestone by drawing nearly 300 teams from 14 countries across five continents, making it the most globally diverse edition to date. 

Organised under the Tertiary category of SLIIT CodeFest, the competition continues to provide a dynamic platform for students and aspiring engineers to address real-world coding challenges. 

This year’s event featured participants from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Ethiopia, Finland, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.

Anura Adhikari, Director Technology at 99x, said, “It is truly a privilege to partner with SLIIT as the technical partner for the DevQuest Global Hackathon at CodeFest 2025, together with the DevGrade platform. The competition showcased the remarkable capabilities of young undergraduates, reaffirming that they are ready to take on the challenges of the future.”

Participants were exposed to scenarios beyond the classroom, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical, industry-ready skills. 

Prof. Dilshan De Silva, Associate Professor Faculty of Computing, SLIIT, the creator and coordinator of DevQuest, added, “DevQuest was envisioned as a platform to bridge global boundaries and provide young tech enthusiasts with a real-world stage to showcase their skills. The continued collaboration with 99x has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.”