Organized by the Industrial Management Science Students’ Association, hackX 2023, the 8th edition of the Inter-university Start-up Challenge, was a resounding success, drawing 800 contestants from 21 universities, forming 190 teams. The Grand Finals of hackX 8.0 took place on November 5th at Dialog Axiata's Ideamart Auditorium and showcased 15 outstanding teams. The winning teams are as follows:

Champions: Team ChiMeRa - University of Colombo

1st Runners-up: Team Annihilators - University of Colombo

2nd Runners-up: Team Idealabs - University of Jayawardenepura

Most Popular Team: Team Idea Pioneer - University of Kelaniya

hackX 8.0 served as a vibrant platform for innovation while also fostering collaboration between industry experts and undergraduates. The event further encouraged the creation of startups among undergraduates, thus, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's startup landscape.