Sept. 27-29, 2024 
In person @ uOttawa
Canada's Capital Hackathon
Welcome to Canada's Capital Hackathon
Join 700+ hackers from around the country to make something incredible in just 48 hours.
Hack the Hill II is the second edition of Canada's Capital Hackathon, a three-day event where students from different disciplines come together to create innovative solutions for real-world problems.
Participants will be provided with opportunities to learn new skills, network with peers, and showcase their talents and ideas. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned hacker, you will definitely find something that challenges and inspires you at Hack the Hill II.
Hack the Hill I had...
600+
Hackers
1250+
Applicants
70+
Organizers
10+
Sponsors
$60k+
Funding Raised
Making Moments Matter
At Hack the Hill, students from different disciplines and backgrounds bring their ideas to life by creating a commmunity of collaboration, learning, and fun. These experiences are what shape our hackathon.
Hack the Hill offered a weekend of fun and innovation! As an industry partner, we loved the opportunity to interact with students who are hands-on, proactive problem-solvers and adaptable teammates -- all of which are skills honed during the hackathon. Great introduction to the top talent of tomorrow!
Britt Hayman, Ciena
Amazing event and incredible work by all of the organizers! Just want to thank everyone that put in effort towards the event, and especially those that tried to take on our challenge!
Greg Suignard, Canadian Tire
Working with the Hack the Hill has been a fantastic experience. The team has been so organized, hard-working, and professional - they helped us host a wonderful event and we were blown away by the amount of support we received. Looking forward to future collaborations!
Elmira Khani, Kinaxis
Great and well organized event - career fair was my favorite part!
Maddie Whibbs, Blackberry
We enjoyed the event, well run, great organizers.
Adam Laderoute, CSE-CST
Lonehaven was honored to collaborate with Hack the Hill, an exceptional event that showcased the creative problem-solving skills of talented students. This experience highlighted the vibrant tech ecosystem in Canada and its potential for collaboration and growth.
Nyah Wagner, Lonehaven
The Hacker Series
IEEE x HTH: Embedded Code Architecture Workshop
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @ CBY A04
Come out to an enriching hardware workshop, hosted by Eric Eaton of IEEE uOttawa. Delve into the intricacies of hardware design and master the art of crafting scalable projects in embedded environments. Gain invaluable insight into real-world use cases, overcome common challenges encountered in embedded systems, and explore the nuances of microcontrollers and threading. Broaden your expertise in hardware and code architecture through this hands-on learning experience.
uOttawa Engiqueers x HtH: Print and Pride
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @ MakerSpace uOttawa
Welcome to Print & Pride, an event crafted just for 2SLGBTQIA+ students! Get ready for a chill night where we're all about creating a safe space to hang out and 3D print some queer crafts. Take your pick from four designs, tweak them to match your vibe, and let your creativity shine. It's not just about the crafts; it's about being you, connecting with awesome folks, and soaking up the good vibes. Join us for a night of fun, self-expression, and queer-friendly camaraderie at Print & Pride!
Refine your entrepreneurial skills by participating in Hack the Hill's first ever startup pitch competition, in collaboration with BTA. Gather in a team, come up with the next big idea and hone your pitch. With a guest speaker, a workshop and a distinguished group of judges, it's an event you won't want to miss if you want to perfect the art of the pitch. Sign up as a team, or individual and get to work perfecting!
Sponsors
Hack the Hill is made possible thanks to these generous sponsors. Interested in supporting the capital's hackathon?
Collaborators
Frequently Asked Questions
A hackathon is a multi-day event where programmers, designers, and tech enthusiasts collaborate intensively on software projects. The goal is to create a prototype by the end. Participants can win prizes, network with industry reps for job opportunities, connect with peers, and enjoy free food, swag, and social events.
It's completely free to attend! There is no cost to participate! We cover the cost of food at the event and provide swag for all participants.
No experience is needed! There will be workshops to teach you everything you need to know to hack at Hack the Hill.
48 hours of networking with our sponsors, learning, and collaborating with other hackers. As a first-time hacker, you can participate in our workshops to learn the basics of web development, game development, and hardware development.
No, all projects must be started after open ceremonies on the first day of the event. No code should be written for the project prior to the hackathon, however, you can start thinking about potential hackathon ideas once the themes have been released.
We're only happening in-person this year!
Personal hygiene items (deodorant, toothbrush, etc), sleeping bag, laptop charger, and anything else you might need to stay at the venue for 48 hours. We will provide snacks and food for the entire event!
Any university students or recent new grads are encouraged to apply! High-school students in grade 11 or higher are also welcomed. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with hackathon updates!
Yes, teams of up to 4 can work together at Hack the Hill.
Full details about the hackathon themes will not be released until a few days before the event. But here's a sneak peek about what they might involve: hardware/embedded development and web development!
Although we won't be sending buses this year, we'll be providing travel reimbursements for hackers who are coming from out of town.
Yes, we will be providing travel reimbursements. Details will be provided after you are accepted to the event.
Meet the Team!
