Hack the North

thank you, judges! 💚 your expertise, curiosity, and feedback helped make hack the north 2026 possible. we're grateful for all the time and energy you dedicated to supporting our hackers. ⚙️✨

⏰ one week left to apply for the Pearl Sullivan Scholarship! 6 uwaterloo undergraduate students will each receive a $3,333 scholarship for their passion for technology and community. one of them could be you! 💜 applications close october 2. apply here: ow.ly/52Av50ZRxUk

and just like that, hack the north 2026 has come to a close. 💙 thank you for taking a chance on your ideas and dreaming big with us. we hope you leave dreaming bigger and taking the spirit of this weekend with you! until we dream together again, - team hack the north 💚 ⚙️

that's a wrap hackers. 💙 1,000 hackers, countless ideas, and one unforgettable weekend. thank you to every hacker, mentor, volunteer, sponsor, and partner who made hack the north 2026 possible. until next time! ⚡️

the projects have been built, the prizes have been awarded, and the memories have been made. ✨ thank you for making hack the north so special. here's a look back at day 3. 💚📸

24 hours down and countless moments of pure hacker energy ⚡️ the builds are coming together and the grand finale awaits 👀

the projects are taking shape, the memories are being made, and the weekend is just getting started. 🚀 take a look back at some of the moments that made day 2 of hack the north 2026 so special. 💚📸

a thousand hackers countless ideas and one incredible start 💚 friday was just the beginning and we cant wait to see what you build next ⚡️

the projects are taking shape, the memories are being made, and the weekend is just getting started. 🚀 take a look back at some of the moments that made day 1 of hack the north 2026 so special. 💚📸

the countdown ends tomorrow. whether you're arriving with a fully planned project or just an idea scribbled in your notes app, we can't wait to see what you'll create at hack the north 2026. see you soon, hackers. 💚

tomorrow the doors open, and the chaos begins. ⚡️ hack the north starts tomorrow, and an unexpected surprise awaits. are you ready? 👀

part badge, part mini computer ⚙️ the hacker badge is built to get you exploring, experimenting, and dreaming bigger throughout the weekend there's plenty to discover and even more to make your own 👀 badge.hackthenorth.com

Announcing our Keynote Speaker! Erik Bernhardsson is the Co-founder and CEO of Modal, an infrastructure provider for AI companies. Before, he was the CTO at Better.com and nearly a decade at Spotify, where he built the music recommendation system and ran data teams.

this year, we decided to hack your badge… the result? the hacker badge ⚙️ powered by an esp32 play games uncover surprises around the venue connect with hackers and even build your own app. and yes, you get to keep it. ✨

your weekend of building meeting people and very questionable sleep begins here. 🎟️ registration opens friday at 5:30 pm find your ticket at my.hackthenorth.com and have it ready for entry next stop: hack the north! 👀

wonder what Hack the North is cooking up this year? (like, actually…)😝 hack the north has an amazing roster of food next weekend. don't miss out!

sponsor bay is filled with opportunities, from learning about prize tracks to making your next big connection, don't miss out! 🏄

feel like doing mini-games during the event? participate in goose games to earn points and get your hands on exclusive goose games swag. 🤸

one scroll closer to a full team 👀 browse hacker profiles see what people are into and find someone you might want to build with in the hacker directory