Building the Future, Together
natHacks, Alberta's largest hackathon, is an annual 64-hour competition that challenges hundreds of students and young professionals to design innovative tech solutions.
How It Works
Solve Real-World Problems
natHacks offers a unique Problem Provider division, where teams are paired with experts who present challenges and act as mentors.
Work With Cutting-Edge Hardware
Teams integrate hardware, including biosensors, motion detectors, and remote sensing devices, alongside advanced computing approaches such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics to develop functional prototypes.
Compete for Seed Funding
Winning teams receive seed funding and in-kind support to continue developing their projects.
Why Join?
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👩💻 Gain hands-on, project-based experience with emerging tech
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⚙️ Build technical and soft skills with 20+ hours of workshops
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💬 Meet peers & experts passionate about bio-integrated tech
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🤝 Receive mentorship and support to help you get started with tech
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🌱 Compete for $30,000+ in seed funding and in-kind services to continue developing your project
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🍕 Meals, beverages, and NAT merch included in participation fee
natHacks 2025 Themes
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This track invites participants to innovate at the intersection of education and technology, creating tools and platforms that make learning more engaging, accessible, and personalized for diverse learners of all ages and backgrounds.
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Focused on enhancing the quality of life for aging populations, this track challenges participants to design technologies that promote independence, improve care, and address the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers.
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In this track, participants will develop cutting-edge solutions in medical technology, from diagnostic tools to patient-centric devices, aiming to revolutionize healthcare delivery and empower both patients and providers.
natHacks 2024 Recap
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879+
Participants
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136+
Prototypes Developed
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23+
Ongoing Projects
Other Ways to Participate
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Sponsor natHacks
Explore the wide range of benefits available through our sponsorship packages.
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Provide a Problem
Submit your real-world challenge and guide your team in developing a tech-based solution.
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Become an Advisor
If you are a tech or business professional, you can support project teams through a mentorship role.
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Become a Judge
If you are a professional in industry, academia or healthcare, evaluate projects on their technical or business prowess.
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Become a Volunteer
Make new friends and add meaningful experience to your resume.
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Become a Community Partner
Spotlight your organization by involving your team in mentoring, judging, or volunteering at natHacks.
Thank You to Our Partners
