Hackathon format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
Applications are open for Hack the Hill III, a free student-focused hackathon taking place 25–27 September 2026 at the University of Ottawa.
Complete hackathon details
The three-day hackathon brings participants together to build software, hardware and public-interest technology projects with workshops, mentors, sponsor/community programming, meals and snacks. The organizer says no prior hackathon experience is required and participants may work in teams of up to four. Participation is free. The organizer does not provide buses or travel reimbursements, so participants arrange their own travel.
Eligibility requirements
University students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply; high-school students in grade 11 or above are also welcome. No prior hackathon experience is required. Participants may apply individually and form teams of up to four.
Tips for this hackathon
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Read the rules, eligibility, judging criteria, required technologies and intellectual-property terms before forming your submission plan.
- Build a complementary team early and assign product, engineering, design, research and presentation responsibilities clearly.
- Optimize for the published judging rubric: demonstrate a real problem, working solution, measurable impact and a concise live demo.
- Prepare the repository, pitch deck, demo video and submission links before the final hours so upload or platform problems do not invalidate the entry.
- Check whether travel, finalist presentations, team-size limits or mandatory attendance apply before committing.
Verification notes
The current official Hack the Hill site lists 25–27 September 2026 at uOttawa and states that applications are open and participation is free. It does not expose a closing date on the verified page, so the structured deadline remains null.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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