Scale Without Borders is hosting a fully virtual AI Hackathon for newcomers and immigrants across Canada. 

Schedule

  • May 21 (6-9 PM EST): Kick off, Opening Ceremony, Industry panel, workshops
  • May 22: Drop-in mentor support and workshop sessions
  • May 23: Refine pitch and finalize project for submission
  • May 24: Project submission deadline
  • May 27: Selected teams advance to Demo Day to present their projects to judges

Join us to build innovative AI projects, connect with mentors and industry professionals, participate in fun challenges, and showcase your ideas with Canada’s growing tech community.

Requirements

Participants may build a project for any of the official hackathon challenges or create their own innovative AI solution aligned with the hackathon theme.

To complete your submission on Devpost, teams must include:

  • A brief description of the problem your project solves
  • Project title and team member information, including each participant’s full name and the email address they used to apply for the hackathon
  • The challenge category your project is hacking for
  • A demo video or live demo link showcasing the project
  • A short explanation of the technologies and AI tools used
  • A public GitHub repository or source code link (if applicable)
  • Screenshots, slides, or additional supporting materials 

Projects should be functional prototypes built during the hackathon period. Creativity, impact, usability, and innovation will all be considered during judging.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$CAD 2,500 in prizes
1st Place Winner
$CAD 1,500 in cash
1 winner

2nd Place Winner
$CAD 1,000 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Sachi Kittur

Sachi Kittur
NewHumanx

Saswati Soumya

Saswati Soumya
Partner at ANB Legal

Judging Criteria

  • 1. Problem Alignment & Impact (25%)
    How effectively the product directly solves the proposed challenge or problem statement. Judges will evaluate the relevance of the solution, the clarity of the problem being addressed, and the potential real-world impact of the product.
  • 2. Technical Execution & Functionality (25%)
    The quality, reliability, and technical implementation of the solution. Judges will assess functionality, completeness, performance, and the overall execution of the working prototype or product.
  • 3. Creativity & Innovation (25%)
    How original, creative, and innovative the solution is. Judges will look for unique ideas, thoughtful approaches, strong research, and innovative use of technology or AI.
  • 4. Pitch & Demo Presentation (25%)
    The clarity, structure, storytelling, and effectiveness of the final presentation or live demo. Judges will evaluate how well teams communicate their solution, demonstrate functionality, and engage the audience.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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