August 27-29, 2021 • 48h virtual hackathon • $30,000+ prizes to be won!
Refer your friends & enter the raffle to win a 💰$25 Amazon Gift Card!
Remember, the more friends you invite, the more chances you get to win the prize!
✅ To be eligible:
You must be registered to our event.
Your friend must register to the event & write your Discord username in the registration form.
⏰ Deadline for this prize is Friday, August 27 @ 6 PM EDT.
What is KuriusHacks?
KuriusHacks is a 48h virtual hackathon open to high school, CÉGEP, and undergraduate students to provide YOU the opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community by solving ACTUAL problems faced by nonprofits through code!
Last year, we had over 100+ participants and 20+ project submissions!
Over $30,000+ prizes to be won!
Here are few of the prizes that you could win:
Top 3 winners get an internship interview at a tech startup company!
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!
More to come!!!
📅 Schedule 📅
Friday, August 27
6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT
Opening Ceremony
Challenges announced!
7:00 PM EDT
Hacking Begins!
8:00 - 9:30 PM EDT
Intro to Python: Build a Project!
Hosted by Eric Sheen.
Saturday, August 28
10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
Huawei 5G Tour
Hosted by Huawei.
2:00 - 5:00 PM EDT
Vue3 Crash Course Watch Party
Hosted by Kurius.
5:00 - 6:00 PM EDT
Build a next gen TypeScript app with Firebase & Vue
Hosted by Alex Astrum.
7:30 - 9:00 PM EDT
Learn how to APIs 101 with Postman
Hosted by Claire Froelich.
9:00 - 10:30 PM EDT
Game Night (feat. Among Us, Minecraft, Starve.io, & more of your choice)!
Hosted by Kurius.
Sunday, August 29
3:00 PM EDT
Devpost & HackItForward Submission Guide
We will be here to answer any questions you have regarding submitting on both platforms!
4:00 PM EDT
Devpost Submission Deadline
4:30 PM EDT
HackItForward Submission Deadline
4:00 - 8:00 PM EDT
Judging Period
8:00 PM EDT
Closing Ceremony
Winners of each category are announced!
Level up your skills with our workshops!
Want to learn to code or add a new coding tool to your portfolio? Boost your skills by attending our beginner-intermediate workshops on in-demand skills ranging from Vue, Firebase, to Engineering Design!
Help actual nonprofits.
Kurius partnered with other nonprofit organizations to offer YOU, students, the ability to contribute to an ACTUAL social cause by creating a solution to a challenge offered by one of the organizations during our hackathon! (Hints of the skills required for each challenge are already posted on our social media platforms! Check them out!)
The full description of each challenge will be available on the participant handbook sent to you via email (they will also be announced during our opening ceremony!).
Did you know that HackItForward, our open source platform was created during KuriusHacks: SE last year?
If you’re a nonprofit and wish to offer a challenge, checkout our Sponsor or Partner section!
New to hackathons? Never coded before? We got you!
We know that participating in your first hackathon can be daunting. That is why we have created a beginner track for people who have never attended hackathons before or have minimal to zero coding experience! Winners of this track will be determined by the amount of learning demonstrated through your projects!
Mentors and Judges
Want to host a workshop or become a judge? Want to help students build their awesome ideas? Sign up here:
Want to sponsor or partner?
Sponsors enable our events to attract over 600+ students every year to create innovative solutions! To become a sponsor or a partner, you can message us at partners@kurius.ca!
Our Sponsors
Our Community Partners
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!
What is Discord Server link?
Click here to join the Discord!