SLT-MOBITEL’s innovation arm, The Embryo, has earned national recognition after its SenseGrid solution was named National First Runner-Up in the Best Innovative Product in Manufacturing category at the prestigious SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2026.
The award highlights SLT-MOBITEL’s continued focus on developing innovative, industry-focused technologies that combine commercial potential with practical applications aligned with Sri Lanka’s digital transformation ambitions.
Industrial IoT Meets AI
SenseGrid is an enterprise-grade Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution designed to transform manufacturing and industrial operations through intelligent monitoring, automation and AI-powered analytics.
The platform uses sensor-based monitoring to provide real-time operational visibility, predictive insights and data-driven decision-making, helping businesses identify potential issues, reduce downtime and improve overall operational efficiency.
By supporting smarter and more connected industrial environments, SenseGrid aims to help businesses accelerate their transition towards Industry 4.0.
Proven in Real-World Industrial Environments
SenseGrid has already moved beyond the prototype stage, with the solution deployed in practical industrial environments alongside partners including DHL and DSI.
Its applications have included machine condition monitoring, warehouse temperature management, environmental monitoring and operational alerting.
These deployments demonstrate the solution’s practical capabilities and commercial potential, showing how Industrial IoT and AI technologies can be integrated into existing industrial ecosystems to address real operational challenges.
Recognition for Innovation
The National First Runner-Up award was accepted by The Embryo team, reaffirming SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to nurturing homegrown innovation and developing technologies with national and commercial relevance.
The recognition also reflects the growing role of digital technologies in transforming Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector, with solutions such as SenseGrid helping industries move towards more connected, automated and data-driven operations.
BYD Expands Presence in Eastern Sri Lanka with New Batticaloa Showroom
BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, together with its authorised Sri Lankan distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), has further expanded its presence along Sri Lanka’s East Coast with the opening of its ninth showroom in Batticaloa.
Located at 556 D Trinco Road, Batticaloa, the new showroom is operated in partnership with Harry Traders. It joins BYD’s growing retail and service network spanning Colombo, Galle, Kurunegala, Kandy, Ampara and Ratnapura, further strengthening the brand’s accessibility across the country.
The new Batticaloa location brings BYD’s range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles closer to customers in the Eastern Province, supporting the company’s wider ambition to expand access to new energy mobility across Sri Lanka.
BYD Models Coming to Batticaloa
Customers visiting the new showroom will have the opportunity to explore a range of BYD models, including:
BYD SEALION 5
BYD SEALION 6
BYD SEALION 8
BYD ATTO 1
BYD ATTO 2
BYD DOLPHIN
The Batticaloa location will initially operate as a showroom, with service and spare parts facilities planned for the near future.
JKCG Auto Chief Executive Officer Charith Panditharatne said the opening represents the company's commitment to making new energy mobility accessible across Sri Lanka.
“Every new showroom we open is a statement of intent, that we are serious about making new energy mobility accessible to every Sri Lankan, in every corner of this island,” he said.
He added that Batticaloa's growing and aspirational community made it an important location for BYD's expansion, while highlighting the partnership with Harry Traders as an opportunity to bring the brand's vehicle lineup directly to customers in the region.
Harry Traders Chief Executive Officer Thavabalan Harry Prathab said the company was honoured to represent BYD in Batticaloa and contribute to the growing adoption of new energy vehicles in the Eastern Province.
He noted that the region has a strong appetite for quality and innovation and expressed confidence that BYD would introduce a new standard of vehicle ownership to local customers.
Expanding Sri Lanka’s EV Charging Network
BYD's showroom expansion is supported by the continued development of Sri Lanka's NEV charging infrastructure.
As part of its efforts to build a stronger NEV ecosystem, Keells, through its GreenEV partnership, has deployed 46 fast chargers across the island. A recently announced strategic partnership with GreenEV provides access to a further 83 chargers, bringing the potential public charging network to 129 chargers across all nine provinces.
The expanding charging network already extends to the Eastern Province, helping provide greater convenience for electric vehicle owners travelling across the country.
SLT-MOBITEL The Embryo’s ‘SenseGrid’ Wins National First Runner-Up at SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2026
