List of hackathons in Canada in 2015

SAGE Canada is hosting its first Innovation Hackathon on Saturday, October 17th 2015! This event is designed to challenge the mind and create/ expand on the ideas each student has for their team business ventures. Everyone will get the chance to learn the process of design thinking and creativity through a series of workshops. These workshops will cover case building, design, 3D models, and product pitching.  All SAGE affiliated teams are required to have between 4-6 students attend and participate in these workshops in order to compete at the 2016 National Competition this upcoming spring.  Dress Code: Business Casual  Lunch will be provided  Please RSVP by 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 14th.  For any questions, concerns or food allergies please contact Erika Sgromo and Janice Wang at vp.events@sagecanada.com       

This event pairs MBAs, computer science students, OCAD U designers, and engineers to launch a startup. Teams will be formed around an idea (FinTech), products developed, and team’s creation will be pitched by the end of the weekend.  Who: Anyone with a passion for entreprenuership!  Where: Rotman – 105 St. George Street When:  October 16th -18th Prizes: Winning team will receive a $1000 cash prize, bragging rights, and a sit down with one of the venture capitalist judges to further develop the idea. Note: This is event is NOT limited to University of Toronto  

  Interact A networking mixer for the digital economy  Interact is a monthly networking series, taking place the second Wednesday of each month and focusing on topics in interactive digital media. Your ticket includes a brief presentation, drink ticket, hors d'oeuvres and plenty of networking.  This month, we'll look at how digital media is providing innovative tools for healthcare  - and the opportunities available for digital media producers to create new ways for doctors, patients and caregivers to engage with each other.  Shaharris of HackerNest will speak about DementiaHack - the world's foremost dementia-themed hackathon which aims to improve the lives of those with dementia. He'll discuss the outcomes of previous editions and plans for this year's event, which counts Facebook, the UK Science and Innovation Network, Public Health Agency of Canada and George Brown College as partners.  Jason Goodman will speak about how Design Cofounders apply their design thinking and entrepreneurship skills to the world of healthcare. Interact: Hacking Healthcare October 14, 2015 6-8pm Bar Italia 582 College St, Toronto  Hosted by Interactive Ontario Presenting Partner - City of Toronto  Venue Partner - Design Cofounders Schedule  6pm - Doors open & networking 6:30pm - Presentations  7-8pm - Networking   Presenting Partner  

Pitching is the secret weapon of all great entrepreneurs. It’s a skill to sharpen in order to build a team and attract investment. At our pitch workshop, we help you learn how to effectively convey your idea in a way that transcends disciplines and reaches each individual regardless of their background or perspective. There are two qualities that can help you develop your pitch. 1. Having the willingness to consistently improve and 2. Seeking frequent feedback on your pitch by experienced entrepreneurs. These are important qualities that will enable the development of your pitch. Without these you may be putting your efforts into the 80% that achieve little rather than that all-important 20%. We will help you refine your pitch by providing guidance, practice opportunities and a feedback session. At the end of this session you can expect to be able to: Communicate and work with talent outside your own area of expertise Identify the elements of an effective  pitch  (Intro, problem, vision, requirements) D.R. Pitching at Montreal's Largest Hackathon ( @Sainte- Justine Hospital, 2014) Here's the Agenda: Welcome and 3-minute overview presentation Proposed project pitches. Each one is 90sec to get to the point + 60sec more for depth 60 sec for the crowd to write feedback, comments, reactions After receiving written feedback from the facilitators you will have 60min (1h) to team up and refine your pitch. Parking Note: There is designated visitor parking in the business park is somewhat limited, but parking is available along Gladwin. Before the Event:   You can try this formula: Introduction: 10 seconds   Introduce yourself & your background Title your idea  Problem: 15-20 seconds   Who is the audience you are targeting, and what specific concerns do they have? Describe the problem you want to solve Vision: 20 seconds   Describe your vision – What are the benefits for your customers? What makes your solution different from others out there? Requirements: 10 seconds   What will the solution require to get started: What people are you looking for? Any skills your team is missing? What technology do you want to use? Name your startup so people can vote for you!   Sponsors and Partners    

HackerNest Tech Socials are a fun, relaxed way to connect with your local tech brethren. Atmosphere: chill, friendly, unpretentious, agenda-free (no sales pitch, yo), and brimming with UltraSmart(TM) people.   We believe that strong, supportive tech communities should exist everywhere - not just in hotspots like San Francisco and New York. In 2011, we started running Tech Socials in Toronto, where our monthly attendance grew to over 350+ technologists literally 100% from word-of-mouth.   The typical Tech Social schedule:    - 8:00pm: folks arrive, grab drinks, socialize   - 9:00pm: quick announcements, thank sponsors   - 9:10pm: back to chatting   - 11:00pm: go home!     Sponsors (sponsorship@hackernest.com):  Sponsors make this growing movement possible, so we treasure and build deep, long-term relationships with the companies that endorse us. We're always looking for new friends! Venue: Canadian Tire Innovations Digital Garage Wanna show off your office? We're always looking for big open spaces with 100+ (standing room) capacity that are easily accessible: amaris@hackernest.com   About Us:   HackerNest is an international nonprofit uniting local tech communities through unpretentious Tech Socials and hackathons. We cram lots of smart, accomplished people into a room with free drinks. Our relaxed, down-to-earth events attract a diverse and highly technical membership. Strict no-douchebag policy.

Protohack: the Code-Free Hackathon happened at the end of August and produced a number of incredible ideas. Of the 22 teams that took part in the 10-hour prototyping hackathon, there were 5 that really resonated with our audience and panel.     Hackathon: an event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming.   Protohack: a 12-hour 'hackathon' without any programming or coding. Instead, participants came together to connect, collaborate, and create through prototyping tools. For more information on Protohack: protohack.org   We will be bringing back our top 5 teams to participate in a Showcase that includes a long-form presentation of their original 90s pitch and a Q&A to share with us about their Protohack experience and update us on what's happened since the event.    In the audience, there will be a number of our panelists, VCs, Angels, Founders, and other influential members of our startup community.

Do you have an idea but need a team? Looking to add some experience to your portfolio? Looking for a great way to spend the weekend? Varsity Hack is focused on bringing hackathons to students in order to add to their portfolio and get some networking done at the same time. Teams will include at least: one pitcher, one developer, one designer. If you have a team, sign up together, otherwise you can find a group at the event. All platforms, all languages, and all ideas are welcome! We are looking for all types of participants: designers, developers, business experts, and idea people. This is an opportunity to refine your skills and pick up a few more while you're at it. Experts will be available to help you realize your idea and provide support in making it pitch perfect. Awards will be presented for various categories, including: Best design and UX Best prototype/market ready Best concept Best solution SCHEDULE DAY 1 - Saturday, 3 October 2015 09:00 am Pitch clinic (for pitchers only) and breakfast 10:00 am Project pitches 10:30 am Project selection and networking 11:00 am Team Building and HACK! 12:00 pm Lunch 05:00 pm Supper 09:00 pm End for the day   DAY 2 - Sunday, 4 October 2015 09:00 am Breakfast and HACK! 12:00 pm Lunch 03:30 pm Closing pitches 04:00pm Prizes awarded  

Code for the Kingdom, a Leadership Network hackathon initiative, convenes bright entrepreneurs and technologists to use their gifts to affect global culture from a Christian perspective. It seeks to advance the Gospel through the creation of new technologies addressing significant issues confronting society, community, families, and spiritual life. The Waterloo event is part of the Global Hackathon happening in 13 cities around the world October 2-4, 2015. More information about the schedule, challenges and logistics is available on the Code for the Kingdom event page. Registration (free) includes the following meals on site at the hackathon. Friday: Appetizers during opening ceremonies Saturday: Continental breakfast, lunch, dinner Sunday: Continental breakfast, lunch Also includes snacks and drinks through out the weekend. A special thanks to Indigitous and Power to Change for sponsoring the event.

    What is Pakathon? Pakathon is a global movement with a mission to connect entrepreneurs, researchers and technologists from Pakistan to those around the world. Our goal is to create sustainable projects and companies that make an impact and shape the future of Pakistan.   Why should you attend? PakathonTO is organizing its annual weekend Hackathon, at Bitmaker Labs. We will have individuals from diverse backgrounds coming together to take advantage of untapped opportunities and build digital solutions to frontline challenges in Pakistan. Last years participants won prizes of up to $10,000, exposure on a global scale and mentorship from renowned business leaders in both North America and Pakistan.   Who should attend? People who are passionate about using technology and business to address problems in developing countries, whether it be developers, designers, business professionals or development workers. If you have a great idea, or a skill that can help bring an idea to life, Pakathon is the perfect way for you to spend your weekend.     Past successes: Pakathon empowers people around the world to be change agents for countries like Pakistan, across geographical boundaries and despite resource constraints. We are creating a ‘global nervous system’ that helps Pakistanis deepen their relationship to Pakistan, and exposes them to different cultures and perspectives by providing a platform to share their skills for good. Our unique international program consists of a number of events and educational resources to help the Pakathon community launch your idea into a sustainable startup, collaborate with a global network, and connect with funding and mentoring opportunities. Pakathon's flagship event is a three-day hackathon* held simultaneously across multiple cities around the globe and PakathonTO is inviting you to this event after a successful first year in 2014. This year, the event will take place on the weekend of October 2-4 2015 at the Bitmaker Labs. We're hoping you'll join us as one of the many bright minds around the world in this movement using their skills and resources to address challenges in Pakistan and beyond. We look forward to seeing you! You must purchase a ticket from Eventbrite in order to attend the hackathon. We don’t want the ticket price to be a barrier, however, so we have a limited number of subsidized tickets available -  apply here. For more information, please email pakathonto@gmail.com or tweet at @PakathonTO. *A hackathon is an event where individuals from different backgrounds work together to identify and propose a solution to a problem, usually with an emphasis on technology and innovation. To learn more about what you can expect, please see our website . Volunteers and Mentors are welcome! Please contact us for more information.   How to Register for the Hackathon ? Sign up through Eventbrite in your appropriate category. Due to capacity restrictions, please register in the category that applies to you.    Ticket & Pricing Information Ticket proceeds contribute to all event related costs throughout the hackathon weekend.    Terms and Conditions: By purchasing a ticket to this PakathonTO hackathon event, you agree to the following terms and conditions: I hereby grant PakathonTO and Pakathon Global permission to use my likeness in a video, photograph, or other digital reproduction in any and all of its publications, including website, without payment or any other conditions.   FAQs What is a Hackathon ? A Hackathon is an event where people come together for an intense and fun weekend of collaborative problem solving and rapid prototyping of ideas    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Students may be asked to provide an ID card if their school e-mail address is not used to register.   What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Take the subway to St. Andrews station and walk a couple of blocks west on King street.   What type of support is provided during Pakathon?  A key part of Pakathon’s support is the valuable advice and assistance provided by the event’s Mentors to the teams. Mentors consist of experts in various fields ranging from software development, entrepreneurship, industry expertise, and local knowledge of Pakistan who dedicate their time to providing feedback and guidance and working with teams. In addition, a public speaking coach will be provided on Sunday morning to assist with final pitch rehearsal.   What are the streams I can participate in at Pakathon? - Education - Healthcare - Women Developement - Energy - Gaming - Law and Order   Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? pakathonTO@gmail.com

  D'une problématique à une solution innovante... comment y arriver? (English version below)   Le 2 octobre, participez à l'atelier d’idéation Hacking Health! Cet atelier participatif de 2 heures permettra aux participants de réfléchir à une problématique, de sa définition à la proposition d’une solution numérique, via différents outils de création et de réflexion. Un must pour les porteurs d’idées et de projet, à l’approche du hackathon de novembre! Les Objectifs:   Apprendre certains outils utilisés en design et savoir comment l’appliquer dans le cadre de la définition d’une problématique Encourager le développement de problématiques claires Mieux définir sa problématique et savoir la communiquer aux différentes parties prenantes du projet en devenir.    Le Lieu:   Salle Marcelle-Lacoste, au 9e étage, bloc 1, CHU Sainte-Justine.    L'animatrice:   Juliana Alvarez, co-fondatrice de IDE3S Juliana Alvarez est la co-fondatrice de IDE3S, une compagnie visant l'amélioration de l'environnement socio-médical en améliorant la qualité de l'expérience et la relation entre le professionnel de la santé et le patient. Après avoir complété un diplôme en Management à l'Université McGill et un diplôme en Design et Complexité a l'Université de Montréal, Mlle Alvarez est présentement étudiante au doctorat à l'Université de Montréal. Elle spécialise sur les processus créatifs chez les équipes interdisciplinaires, visant des solutions innovantes.         From a problem to a solution... how to get there?       On October 2nd, participate in Hacking Health's ideation workshop!   This 2-hour participatory workshop will encourage participants to think about a problem, from its definition to a suggestion of a digital solution, using different creative and thinking tools. A must for those who'd like to participate in our November Hackathon!   The Objectives:   Learn about different design tools and how to apply them when defining a problem Encourage clear definition of problems To properly define and communicate a problem to different parties involved in the project The Location:   Marcelle-Lacoste Room, 9th floor, bloc 1, CHU Sainte-Justine The Host: Juliana Alvarez, Co-founder of IDE3S Juliana Alvarez is co-founder of IDE3S, a company that aims to improve the socio-medical environment for its users by improving the quality of the experience, and the relationship  between healthcare professionals and their patient. After completing a diploma in Management (Entrepreneurship concentration) at McGill and another in Complexity and Design at the University of Montreal, Ms. Alvarez is currently a Ph.D student at the University of Montreal, where she specializes in creative processes within interdisciplinary teams aiming innovative solutions.