About
Kanata North technology hub, a globally significant innovation ecosystem in the heart of the nation’s capital, is leading a new wave of collaboration in-order to transform the 1970’s industrial business park to a complete and connected living lab community of over 500 businesses and 33,000 employees.
Together with the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Algonquin College, we are thrilled to host Discover Technata Hacks; a hackathon initiative aimed at solving real world problems leveraging the power of 5G.
The Technata Hacks initiative will be hosted over a series of three evening events at Hub350, in the heart of the TELUS’ 5G Innovation Zone.
When
September 27, 2023 – 4pm-7pm
October 4, 2023 – 4pm-7pm
October 11, 2023 – 4pm-7pm
Where
Hub350
350 Legget Drive
Kanata, Ontario
How
Sign up as a team of 4 or as an individual and get assigned to a team. Registration opens on September 5th.
2022 Hackathon Winning Team
Challenge
This year’s challenge will be provided by one of the 540+ member companies in the Kanata North Technology Park. Stay tuned!
Hackathon Timeline
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
FAQ's
Who can participate?
To participate in Discover Technata Hacks, you must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada and be able to attend all events in person. All students, at any skill level, from any field of study are welcome!
Will Discover Technata Hacks happen in person or virtually?
Discover Technata Hacks will happen in person at Hub350 – 350 Legget Drive, Kanata.
When is the registration deadline?
Registration deadline is September 22nd, 2023
How much will it cost me?
Nothing at all! Discover Technata Hacks is completely free.
Sounds great, but what do I win?
FIRST PRIZE: $2000 for the winning group, sponsored by Ross Video
SECOND PRIZE: $1000 for the winning group, sponsored by L-Spark
THIRD PRIZE: $500 for the winning group, sponsored by Fidus