Worldwide Hackathon Directory Index
In general, it is best to assume that you cannot start projects in advance of a hackathon, as everyone is required to start their projects during hackathons to maintain a level playing field.
Hackathons In Canada
Hackathons In Ontario
Hack Western
Hack Western is a hackathon held at Western University in London, Canada in March.
- Travel Reimbursement: No details on the amount have been provided so far. Travel reimbursements are provided on a case-by-case basis.
- Duration: 36 hours.
- Hardware, software, and web development projects are welcome.
- This hackathon appears to be open to Americans and Canadians only.
Hackathons In Waterloo
Hack The North
Hack The North is held at the University of Waterloo in Ontario.
- Travel Reimbursement: They said they will assist with transportation. Contact them for more information.
- Free food: Yes.
- International: Yes.
- Projects must be started at Hack the North, not prior to the event.
- Duration: 36 Hours.
- High school students are accepted. Please call first.
- Coding experience is not required. Mentors are available.
Hackathons In Toronto
UofTHacks
UofTHacks is a hackathon held at the University of Toronto.
- Students of all ages may apply (students only, but you can still contact them for consideration).
- Admissions price: Free.
- International: Yes.
- Food: Free.
- Travel reimbursement: Yes, although it is limited to a certain amount, and can’t be provided to everyone.
Hackathons In Quebec
McHacks
McHacks is a winter hackathon held in Montreal during the month of February.
- Travel Reimbursement: Yes, if a project is submitted.
- Free food: Yes ($150).
- Admissions price: Free.
- Projects must be started during this hackathon, not before.
- Hardware, software, and web projects are welcome, but all projects must be computer-related.