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| Hack the North | |
|---|---|
| File:Copy of HTN Logo.png Hack the North logo | |
| Genre | Hackathon |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Locations | University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | 2014 |
| Organized by | University of Waterloo students |
| Website | hackthenorth |
Hack the North is an annual student-led hackathon held at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. As the largest collegiate hackathon in Canada by number of attendees, Hack the North brings together over 1,000 hackers from dozens of countries for 36 hours of hacking and skill development.[1]
History
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Preparation for the event is currently underway, with the event scheduled to take place from September 18th - 20th, 2026. [2]
Waterloo Tech Week
Techyon Microgrants
In 2025, Hack the North started a program called Techyon Microgrants. This initiative offered students builders the ability to apply for a $2000 grant with no strings attached.[3]
CTF
In 2025, Hack the North offered hackers the ability to qualify for the hackathon via a casual CTF hidden in the website, with top performing participants receiving automatic admission to Hack the North.[4]
References
- ^ "Celebrating 10 years of Hack the North". Waterloo News. 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Hack the North". Hack the North.
- ^ "Techyon Microgrants" (PDF). Hack the North.
- ^ "The Complete Story of Hack the North's 2025 Capture the Flag Challenge!". Medium. 2026-01-14.
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