AI at the edge of innovation. 

PHASE 1:  Registration  

Registration Deadline: January 22, 2026 

Create or join a team of 2-4 post-secondary students and get ready for a weekend of hacking! 

  

PHASE 2: The Hackathon 

Date: Saturday, Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT) - Sunday, January 25 at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT)

At 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT) on January 24, we will be releasing the categories, themes and judging criteria for the hackathon. Teams will have 24 hours to create a solution to one of the three categories that will be announced.  

Teams will build their solution/prototype and prepare a 5-minute video presentation, including an optional prototype demonstration, to submit by 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT) on Sunday, January 25. A virtual jury will be judging the submissions between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM ET (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT), then we will announce the top 5 finalists for the live pitch. 

The weekend will have optional mentor sessions, as well as a workshop! Stay tuned for more information. 

 

PHASE 3: The Finale 

After the virtual jury has judged all submissions, between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM ET (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT), the top 5 finalists will be announced. 

The finalist teams will have 2 hours to further refine their pitch before presenting their solutions to the jury at a live virtual event at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday. All participants are welcome to attend the virtual finale to watch the final pitches.