Exciting News! ConUHacks is back to announce an in-person hackathon experience that promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Get ready to join us for an exhilarating 24 hours of hacking, learning, and networking as we gather 800 passionate individuals in the heart of downtown Montreal, Canada.
As Concordia University's annual hackathon, ConUHacks invites students to form teams of four and embark on the journey of building innovative projects from scratch. The possibilities are endless – whether you're interested in developing web, mobile, desktop, or hardware applications, the choice is yours! Throughout the event, mentors will be available to answer questions and provide guidance, ensuring both beginners and seasoned hackers have the support they need to bring their projects to life. As the clock ticks down, all teams will have the chance to showcase their hacks, and our esteemed judges will select the winners
ConUHacks is open to students of all levels, from high school to university, who share a passion for technology. Bring your excitement, creativity, and eagerness to learn, and we'll handle the rest to ensure an unforgettable hackathon experience.
For more details, be sure to check out our FAQ at https://conuhacks.io. Get ready for a hacking adventure like no other – Dream it, hack it at ConUHacks!
Requirements
Something cool and impressive. Surprise us!!
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BEFORE SUBMISSION
1. Please make sure to carefully read the rules
2. Please tag the sponsor challenge you were working on
Prizes
1st Place - 4x PS5 and MLH Winner Pins
2nd Place - 4x Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset with Touch Plus Controllers & Batman: Arkham Shadow and MLH Winner Pins
3rd Place - 4x MSI MAG 27” QHD Gaming monitor and MLH Winner Pins
DRW - 4x JBL Speakers for 1st Place
2nd place prizes will be announced by DRW!
Sun Life - 4x 100$ Amazon gift cards
SAP - Lunch Tour with hiring managers
- Tour and Lunch with our iXp internship hiring managers at the Montreal office
BEENOX - 4X PRIZES FOR WINNERS
4x Hyperx Cloud Alpah Headsets
4x Logitech G502x wireless mouses
4x Logitech G413 SE Keyboards
Call of duty Black Ops 6 Games on their preferred platform
[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
[MLH] Best Use of Streamlit
Want to take your Python skills to the next level? Streamlit is an open-source Python library that makes it easy to share and build custom web apps for machine learning, data science, and more. Instead of writing Python scripts without a UI, you can create a beautiful web app, complete with widgets and data visualizations, and deploy it for free to the Streamlit Community Cloud. You can even build a fully functional LLM-powered app with just 25 lines of code! Hack with Streamlit this weekend for your chance to win an Arduino Tiny ML Kit for you and each member of your team.
[MLH] Best Use of AI powered by Reach Capital
AI has upended what we can accomplish with technology. Reach Capital invests in the next generation of founders and technical talent, and they want you to use AI to transform the future of learning, health, and work. Build a project that impacts one (or all!) of these areas for a chance to win a Logitech webcam for each member of your team and the exclusive opportunity to discuss your creation with Reach Capital’s team of expert investors. The winning team will also be considered for a grand prize — if chosen you’ll be flown out to San Francisco to meet with the Reach Capital team in person!
[MLH] Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
[MLH] Best Use of Gen AI
Generative AI is rapidly changing the landscape of software development. This category challenges you to build novel applications that leverage the power of Generative AI APIs. Think outside the box and integrate cutting-edge AI models to create innovative solutions with real-world impact. To participate, utilize publicly available Generative AI APIs (like those from OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Llama, IBM Watson, or Google Gemini) to develop a unique and functional application.
[TAILE'D] Best Use of Lovable
Push the boundaries of what’s possible with Lovable—their AI-powered software
engineer—and showcase its best usage!
Access Lovable for Free:
Sign up at Lovable.dev
Go to Settings > Plans & Billing > Manage Subscription or click "Upgrade to Starter"
In the Stripe checkout session, add the promotional code "TAILED2025" under "Add
promotional code" and click Apply
Post your project and tag @Lovable_dev on X (Twitter)
Prize: winning team will receive an interview opportunity with Lovable for the Customer
Success role!
[TAILE'D] Best Social Media Post
Create a LinkedIn post sharing your hackathon experience, project, and key takeaways.
Tag @Tail'ed, @ConUHacks, and include your team name in the post.
Prize: Each member of the winning team will receive an exclusive Tail’ed hoodie
[DRUIDE] Best Use of Language
A lot of Goodies! :)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Esteemed ConUHacks Judges
Judging Criteria
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Working Demo
Does the project have a functional and demonstrable prototype? -
Presentation Quality
Is the presentation clear, engaging, and effectively communicates the project’s purpose and features? -
Design & Aesthetics
Does the project exhibit a visually appealing design and thoughtful user experience consideration? -
Potential Impact and Creativity of Idea
Does the project present an innovative and potentially impactful solution to a real-world problem? -
Technical Difficulty
Does the project demonstrate advanced technical skills and technical complexity?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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