List of hackathons in Canada in 2018

Welcome to the 2nd annual Hack Our City! New Westminster hosts Innovation Week Feb 23-Mar 3, and a highlight event is the Hack-a-thon, sponsored by Amazon and TransLink. We invite teams of 1-4 people to compete in transportation-themed apps and projects for prizes. This year's hack-a-thon takes place February 24th and 25th, 2018, from 9am to 5pm both days.  Location: This year's hack-a-thon takes place at Douglas College's New Westminster campus, in the atrium and "fishbowl" on the main level. Douglas College is easily accessible by transit, and pay parking is also available. The location is fully accessible, though wheelchair users should enter via Royal Avenue where there are ramps.  Mentors:  Mentors from various sectors will be on hand to help you on both days with your apps and projects. We are grateful to Amazon, TransLink, and Douglas College for providing some of the mentors, and to community volunteers for their time to help guide the hackers.  Lottery Registration: Due to demand demonstrated last year, we are accepting online registrations for the hack-a-thon until February 5th, but if required, participants will be drawn by lottery to determine who will be invited to hack as the room and resources only has so much capacity. Registration for this Eventbrite event does not guarantee a spot, and you will be refunded completely if your team is not drawn. If capacity is not exceeded, there won't be a need for the lottery and all participants will be confirmed February 5th.  Once confirmed, participants will be supplied with more details about the hack such as open data sources you can access, the themes the judges will be looking for, and judging criteria.  Once confirmed, refunds will not be given.  About Your Team: Maybe you work together, or maybe you're all in the same class? Or perhaps you're just a group of friends who like to code together. Who is on your team is up to you, but each team should register on one Eventbrite order with a ticket for each team member. Teams can be 1-4 people. Each person is $15 (plus Eventbrite fees) - this covers your snacks and lunch fees for both days, which is pizza one day, sandwiches the other, so please let us know in the form if you have dietary restrictions. There will be access to coffee and tea. Although beginners will be welcome, you should have some understanding of what a hack-a-thon is - what the goal is, how to use open data, and how to build an app. You are responsible for all of your own equipment, cords, and other gear needed. Power outlets are available, but you probably can't be plugged in the whole time. Wifi is free and accessible. There are tables and chairs and some couches in the space.  Workshops:  New this year, we are also offering two optional workshops for teams to take advantage of as they work on their projects. On day one you may attend a 30 minute workshop on privacy considerations and constraints by Cindy Oxenbury from Canopy Privacy. Cindy will also be on hand to answer questions during the hack. On day two, hackers may opt to attend a workshop given by Steve Kim, from VANTEC Angel Network on how to professionally present your app or project to the judge panel, ranging from how to speak into a microphone, to how to quickly communicate the benefits to your project.  Schedule:  Day One:  9am - welcome 930am - optional privacy workshop with Cindy Oxenbury from Canopy Privacy 12pm - Lunch available 5pm - venue closes for the day. Take all your stuff home!  Day Two: 9am - venue open 930am - workshop on presentation skills with Steve Kim from VANTEC Network 12pm - Lunch available 3pm - Hacking is done 3pm to 3:30pm - Stretch your legs and grab a snack to power up 3:30pm - presentations begin 4:30pm (approximately) - Judge panel deliberations and awards presentation Prizes:  Winning Team: $750 + aim mentor package prize from TerraTap Technologies, valued at $4,000 Second Place: $350 Third Place: $250 Best Presentation: $150 What is theTerraTap Technologies  aim mentor package prize? The first place winner of the hack-a-thon will receive an in-kind aim mentor package from TerraTap Technologies Inc. The aim package (accelerate, innovate, motivate) includes 4 (2 hour) private mentor sessions with TerraTap’s award winning CEO and CTO to help them take their hackathon prototype to the next level. Package includes personalized workshop style creation of value proposition, business model canvas, technology architecture, development roadmap, along with strategic alliance, networking, and funding options - up to $4,000 in value.  TerraTap Technologies Inc. is a Canadian technology company owned and operated in New Westminster, BC since 2009. TerraTap develops mobile and web solutions that utilize open data, location based proximity technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). TerraTap has won numerous entrepreneurial awards for their product neartuit​. With thanks to our sponsors and partners for this event!  The City of New Westminster makes the Eventbrite services available to you in a voluntary capacity. Please note that any personal information that you disclose to Eventbrite is stored on servers located in the United States and as such is subjected to U.S. Law. If you choose to use this service, your personal information will be used to track event registration and send you event reminders for City events you registered for. You may wish to review the Eventbrite privacy policy for more information before using this service. The City has the authority to collect personal information under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. By registering for a City of New Westminster event on Eventbrite you are consenting to the collection of your personal information in this manner and for the purposes described above and to it being stored and accessed outside Canada. Should you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this personal information please contact Ruby Campbell, Intergovernmental and Community Partnerships Manager, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, 604-515-3821, privacycomplaints@newwestcity.ca.

Developers in the Toronto area and beyond! Are you an AI enthusiast? If you're interested in a full-time position in AI development, then you're invited to sign up for the VEERUM + DCSIL Hackathon. This event is sponsored by industrial IoT company VEERUM and the University of Toronto's DCSIL startup incubator and accelerator. You'll be challenged to showcase your dev skills as one of the top 10 selected applicants. If you're the best of the best, then you have the chance to become an AI developer at VEERUM.

Healthcare Innovation Workshop Powered by IBM Design Thinking Come learn a collaborative approach to problem solving at IBM Studios Ottawa. Bring your problem, and learn how to apply a human-centred design mindset to understand the present, and envision the future in a continuous cycle of observing, reflecting and making. You’ll come away with a roadmap to understanding how your project team can come together, align on the problem, build empathy for your user, and ideate on human-centred solutions — in preparation for the 2018 Health Innovation (#HIP613) hackathon. This workshop is part of the 2018 Health Innovation Program (#HIP613) that aims to break down the barriers to healthcare innovation. Refreshments will be served. Agenda: 6:00 p.m Registration and Networking 6:30 p.m Welcome and Opening Remarks 6:40 p.m Design Thinking Workshop 8:40 p.m Closing Remarks  8:45 p.m Networking Terms & Conditions By Purchasing a ticket to the Hacking Health, you agree to the following terms and conditions: I hereby grant Hacking Health permission to use my likeness in a video, photo or other digital reproduction in any and all of its publications, including website, without payment or any other consideration. Sponsored By:

Techies and innovators in and around Montreal! If you're planning to participate in HackConcordia's ConUHacks III, then you should plan to attend the free HackWeek - Rapid Prototyping Workshop. You'll be better prepared to brainstorm ideras and create projects and be able to apply those skills in the hackathon.

#FoodHackNS is the first innovation-driving food tech event of it's kind in Nova Scotia. It is about creating solutions to real food industry problems in a province rich with natural resources and famous for its apples, blueberries and lobster. Yet it is hard to fathom that so many people living in Nova Scotia face food insecurity. You can find more information about the hackathon at: www.foodhackns.com This event is brought to you by The Spark Zone and their hackathon partners, Pace Ventures and Edvent. Focused on food innovation, technology and collaboration, our hackathon is bringing together industry-leading brands and top talent from the leading educational institutions in Nova Scotia to tackle this important issue. Food Hack Nova Scotia will take place on 19-20 February 2018 at The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University, Halifax.

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Hardware Hackathon! You can confirm your registration via this eventbrite.  Event Date: February 17 - 18, 2018 Event Start Time: 12:00PM on February 17th

CalgaryHacks is a hackathon hosted by the University of Calgary’s Computer Science Undergraduate Society. Students in teams of up to five will be able to work with the latest technologies to build amazing projects. Happy Hacking! Read up on our website here: Calgaryhacks.tech This site will later be updated to reflect the 2018 Hackathon once we have more information for you!

Developers, designers, business developers, ideas people, or other enthusiasts! You're invited to participate in the People Before Profit Hackathon hosted by the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and Vancity. Come as a team, or from one at the event! You'll get 10 hours to design and prototype an app or website that demonstrates social good in the financial industry. Collaborate and compete for your share of a $5,000+ prize pool.

Hungry for hacking? From on-demand delivery services, to predictive technology, food tech is changing the way we eat. On February 16th, join Platterz for 24 hours as we get together to remix the food industry and find innovative solutions towards improving food-related tech. Come meet other food- and tech-lovers, bring an idea to life, eat a bunch of pizza, and have a lot of fun! The details: Your hack should be related to food, and should be as creative as you like! There are prizes for hacks related to supporting health, generating leads for a particular service, and the use of a chatbot. It should be a functioning app or prototype. No cost to participate. Unlimited pizza & drinks! The prizes: Lots of awesome tech prizes, including: PS4, Xbox One, VR headset, drone, headphones, nerf gun and more. Opportunity for an internship at Platterz. Who’s invited: Any and all U of T students in teams of 1-4. All skill sets are welcome, from developers, to UX/UI designers, to marketing experts and foodies! Please make sure each team member registers individually. FAQs Do I have to be a U of T student to participate? Yes, this Hackathon is for U of T students only. Can I join if I don’t know how to code? Yes, whether you are a designer, an entrepreneur or just have a good idea, you are more than welcome to join! How many people may I have on my team? The team size is limited to 1-4 participants. Can I join without a team? Yes, you can other hack alone, or we can help you find a team. Just make sure to let us know in the registration form and we will help you find a team. How much does it cost to participate? The event is completely free! I have a dietary restriction, can you accommodate my dietary needs? Yes - just let us know your dietary restrictions by contacting us on Eventbrite before the day of the event, and we’ll accommodate you. Will the hackathon continue overnight? You’ll only have 24 hours to design and code your hack from start to finish - so whether or not you hack through the night is up to you! The event will continue through the night, but naps are totally welcome. Is there a theme or subject for this hackathon? Yes - the theme of the Hackathon is food tech. Any hacks related to this theme are welcome! We’ll also give away prizes for teams with projects that incorporate hacks for health, lead generation, or the use of a chatbot. Can I use pre-existing code? No, in the spirit of the Hackathon, you have to use fresh code. Can I use external services? Yes, you can use any services, libraries, or open source projects you’d like.

Hacking Health is relaunching in Winnipeg this February! Our goal at Hacking Health Winnipeg is to have a long-term impact on the health system around us and we need your help. Healthcare professionals, designers, developers, innovators and entrepreneurs all have a part to play in building useable solutions to frontline healthcare problems that can be integrated and implemented into our healthcare system. At this relaunch café, we will be making plans for the future and hearing from our 2014 Hackathon winners LogixMD. LogixMD started as a doctor’s pitch in Winnipeg, but now is a dynamic medical software company that creates innovative knowledge translation software and web apps that transform complex medical decision-making processes into a simple and logical workflow. Find out how Hacking Health Winnipeg got three strangers together to collaborate and how they came up with a technological solution to an important issue in Manitoba’s healthcare system and then continued on as a dynamic medical software company. Join us as we officially relaunch this important initiative as we learn from the past and look to the future. *food and drinks to be served.