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Sep 10 2024
KDU Entrepreneurship Club Sparks Creativity with “Cookiefy” Cookie Design Competition

In a bid to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among undergraduates, the KDU Entrepreneurship Club launched an innovative event titled “Cookiefy, the Cookie Design Competition.” The event, held yesterday, was a resounding success, filled with creativity, joy, and vibrant cookie designs.

Participants were encouraged to disconnect from their electronic devices and tap into their natural creativity. They were provided with minimal tools and materials and challenged to design a cookie within a small, limited space. This approach aimed to awaken the hidden creative potential in each participant, demonstrating that sometimes, less is more when it comes to innovation.

The competition not only showcased the creative talents of the students but also highlighted the importance of giving young entrepreneurs the mental freedom to explore their ideas. As the initiator of the KDU Entrepreneurship Club, I am proud of our exceptional executive committee, which independently planned and executed the event. Their ability to conceive, organize, and successfully deliver the event underscores the importance of allowing students the freedom to lead and innovate.

“Cookiefy” was a small but impactful initiative, demonstrating that creativity, when nurtured, can flourish even in the simplest of activities.

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Sep 10 2024
KDU Young Entrepreneurs Exhibition 2024

The KDU Young Entrepreneurs Exhibition took place for the 9th consecutive year on April 2nd, 2024, at the FGS building from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year marked a significant milestone as the exhibition opened its doors to all faculties for the first time, featuring two categories for participation.

In the Internal Category (Department Level), students from Intake 40 in Logistics Management and Management & Technical Sciences were assigned a group task to develop innovative business ideas with a focus on minimizing environmental impact. These ideas were presented as business organizations and evaluated by a distinguished judging panel comprising industry representatives.

In the External Category (Inter-faculty Level), the exhibition was extended to students from other faculties for the first time. Proposals were invited from these faculties, and special Zoom sessions were conducted to guide submission procedures and provide relevant information.

A total of twelve groups representing all undergraduates of BSc in Logistics Management and the BSc in Management and Technical Sciences Degree Programs of Intake 40 of the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities participated, alongside five groups representing the Open Individual category and nine groups under the Open Group category. Dr. Kalpana Ambepitiya, the lecturer in charge, provided instructions to the participants.

The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS), Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, as the Chief Guest. Retired Major General DCA Wickramasinghe USP USACGSC, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration); Prof. KAS Dhammika, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic); and Dr. Lankshika Liyanage, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities, were the Guests of Honor.

The panel of judges included Dr. Angelo Karunarathne, Lead Tech Development and Strategic Operations at Softmatter by MAS Holdings, Mr Lahiru Gunarathne, Assistant Manager – Talent Attraction, MAS Capital (Private) Limited, Dilanka Sanjaya, Managing Director of FONIX Software Solutions, and Dinusha Rajarathna, CEO of SABAH Association. They were tasked with selecting the best business ideas from the exhibition.

The exhibition was filled with very creative and innovative business ideas from the students.  The event took place in three main categories; Open Category (Individual), Open Category(Group), and Internal Category. The first place in the exhibition under “Open Category-Individual” was awarded to the ‘Crochet Corner’. The second place was achieved by the ‘Daily Planner Concept’. The third place was awarded to the team ‘Ever Eco’. The first place in the exhibition under “Open Category-Group” was awarded to the team “Hi Mama” and the second place was awarded to the team “Mindsolve” while the third place in this category was secured by the team “Renewables”. The first place in the exhibition under the “Internal Category” was awarded to team “Road Runner,” while second place was awarded to team “Aqua Leaf”, and third place to team “Repoly”. The exhibition was a remarkable opportunity for young undergraduates to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

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