KuriusHacks

March Edition

March 14 - 17 • 48h virtual hackathon

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What is KuriusHacks?

KuriusHacks is a 48-hour virtual hackathon available to high school and college students that allow you to make a meaningful effect in your community by addressing actual problems nonprofits face through code!

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New to hackathons?

We understand that participating in your first hackathon might be intimidating. As a result, we've established a beginning track for folks who have never participated in a hackathon before or have little to no coding expertise! The amount of learning displayed via your projects will decide the winners of this track!

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Nearly 13K in Prizes!

Including:

One year subscriptions to Wolfram|One Personal Edition and Wolfram|Alpha Pro (worth $375!)
Licenses to InterviewCake's coding interview prep course (worth $50!)
Monetary gift cards and vouchers (worth up to $50!)
And much more!

Previous prizes

KuriusHacks: Christmas Edition 2021

Over $9,000 worth of prizes such as:
- 5x Cloud II – Red Gaming HyperX Headsets
- Clerky’s premium Company Lifetime Package, the only online legal service obsessed with helping startup founders get legal paperwork done safely.
- 5 years free of Taskade, the unified workspace for your tasks, notes, and projects
- 6 months free of Voiceflow PRO, the industry-leading conversation design tool for teams to design, prototype, and launch voice & chat assistants.
- 1-year subscription to 1Password, the easiest way to store and use strong passwords
- And more!

Learnathon 2022

Over $10,000 worth of prizes such as:
- Discord Nitro
- Kurius apparel
- GIft cards
- And more!

KuriusHacks: Summer Edition 2021

Over $30,000 worth of prizes such as:
- 1 year of full access to egghead.io, the premium platform to boost your skills in web development, worth $250!
- 1 month of Repl.it Hacker Plan, the ultimate online collaboration coding platform!
- 1 year subscription to Axure RP Team Edition, the UX prototyping tool for professionals, worth $504!
- A professional plan of Figma for all participants & a large box of swags!
- And more!

FAQs

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a coding marathon, usually within the span of 24h or 48h, where you work with other hackers to build innovative solutions to real-world problems given by other non-profit organizations! At the end, your team will demo your solution through a video. Our judging panel will determine the winners and you can win prizes!

What is the theme of the hackathon?

Our hackathon is focused on the impact we can have on our community. The specific theme will be announced during the hackathon.

What kinds of workshops and activities will there be?

In the past, we have hosted workshops on topics such as Intro to Web development, Intro to UI/UX design, as well as intermediate topics such as Intro to Machine Learning. We will also be hosting a game night to allow you to take a break from coding and meet new people while having fun!

Who can attend?

This event is open to all high school, CÉGEP, and undergraduate students, regardless of location or experience!

How much does it cost to attend?

Nothing! The event is completely free for all registered participants!

Do I need to know programming to participate?

No, not at all. Hackathons are the best place to bring together diverse skill sets to solve a common goal. People from all backgrounds including designing, marketing, analysis and entrepreneurship join forces together to visualize a product. We highly encourage you to meet and collaborate with other participants to pitch your idea. Plus, we have beginner workshops to teach you how to code!

How can I register for KuriusHacks?

You can register for KuriusHacks here.

Where is KuriusHacks happening and how long is it for?

Keeping your safety and comfort in mind, KuriusHacks will be conducted virtually in our Discord server to freely facilitate innovation. This hackathon will last around 48 hours.

How many people can there be in a team?

Your team can have up of to 4 people.

Is this a team event? What if I do not have a team?

Yes, it is a team event but if going solo is your style, we are all for it. You can also meet new people and find yourself a team through our Discord server before the hacking begins!