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With SDJF · American Center Colombo · August to November 2026
An eight-week, practice-oriented Virtual Reality and Spatial AI bootcamp for young Sri Lankan technology and creative professionals, with hands-on skills in AI, AR, VR, 3D development and spatial computing.
The Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum funds the programme, and classes run at the American Center Colombo.
100+
registrations for 30 places
30
participants selected
8
weeks of training
2 + 1
AR and VR assignments plus a pitch deck per participant
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Equip youth with high-value, sought-after technology skills that create pathways into the global digital and gig economy.
Build hands-on capabilities in computer science, spatial design and artificial intelligence using industry-leading U.S. technology platforms.
Skills
AI-assisted ideation and generation of concepts, 3D assets, textures and environments. Weeks 2 to 5.
Development of 3D models, environments and assets. Week 2 onwards.
Interactive AR experiences that run in a smartphone browser, with no app installation. Week 3.
Building the AI-assisted VR environment, including lighting, player movement and basic interactions. Week 4 onwards.
Building, installing and testing the VR environment on a headset. Week 4 onwards.
Participants design and develop an interactive WebAR experience using an online AR platform. The experience places 3D content in the real world and opens in a smartphone browser without an app. Expected output: a functional WebAR experience with a shareable link, a QR code and a demonstration video.
Participants create a complete VR environment in Unity Engine using AI-generated and optimised 3D assets, with environment design, lighting, player movement and basic interactions. Expected output: a fully functional Unity VR environment tested on a VR headset, with a demonstration video.
Every participant delivers both assignments as a working AR and VR prototype, with a startup pitch deck, at the Immersive Demo Day to Embassy officials and industry representatives.
Tech enthusiasts, 3D modellers, game designers, interactive storytellers and creative technology professionals aged 18 to 35.
Applicants show interest or experience in AI, AR, VR or 3D, attend physical sessions, have a laptop and commit to all eight weeks.
Selection weighs technical knowledge and tool familiarity, project experience, problem-solving, creative potential and motivation.
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