NAT is where emerging tech meets fearless problem-solving.

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education, collaboration, and innovation in biosensing technology.

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We believe innovation should be for everyone.

Old systems don’t prepare people to solve new problems. That’s why we’re putting the tools for real-world problem-solving directly into the hands of the next generation.

Our mission

We empower tomorrow's leaders to take on the world’s toughest challenges.

What sets us apart:

Learning happens through building real solutions to real problems.
Students collaborate with mentors and experts from day one.
We bring together people from every background.
We help teams turn ideas into startups, research, and community initiatives.

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👥 1,750+ participants

Our programs are consistently rated highly by hundreds of participants each year.
💬 4/5 participant rating

Our community spans students, researchers, and professionals from across Canada and beyond.
🧠 95% learned something new

Hands-on learning works. We help people gain practical skills and real-world experience.
🛠️ 136+ working prototypes

Every prototype solves a real problem, from mental health to mobility to aging.
🚀 19 active projects

Projects launched at NAT continue as startups, academic research, and community initiatives.

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How we make it happen

The programs that bring our mission to life:

Interdisciplinary competitions where teams build functional tech solutions.
Hands-on workshops that meet people where they’re at.
Talks and meetups that connect people across disciplines.
Project support including mentorship, resources, and seed funding to help teams keep building.

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Your support creates opportunities for young innovators to solve real-world problems.

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Gain hands-on experience, build your skills, and meet other people passionate about tech.

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Partner with us

Expand access to tech education while benefiting your organization.

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“I learned more about BCI and neuroscience than my courses would teach and met ambitious, knowledgeable competitors.”

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“natHacks has given me knowledge, friends, academic opportunities, deeper passion for BCI technologies, and irreplaceable experience.”

Hackathon Participant
“I had a really great time creating something cool with my teammates. The choice of food was good and the hackathon was well run.”

Hackathon Participant
“There were many mentors and workshops, a lot of learning, and a lot of socializing. The participants were friendly and the event was fun.”

Hackathon Participant
“All the volunteers and mentors were extremely supportive and the overall environment was great.”

Hackathon Participant
“It was an interesting experience. I learnt so much using the hardware and software—it's a hackathon after all."

Hackathon Participant
“The interactivity with asking questions made learning new concepts very easy. I feel like I’ve learned a lot. The instructors are very knowledgable in the subjects they’re lecturing about.”

Workshop Participant
“It was great! I leaned new stuff, met a great team, and socialized in some sessions during the educational sprint.”

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