STARTERHACKS 2024

University of Waterloo

July 27-28, 2024

Join us for the world's first and largest beginner-focused hackathon.

Because you belong in tech.

No matter what program you’re in or what your skill level is, at StarterHacks you can find your tech community. Join us in-person for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and impactful innovation. Create your first project, learn new skills, and meet new friends — all in 24 hours.

Presented in partnership with:

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Find your camp.

At StarterHacks, we value all skill sets that make tech happen. Where do you belong?

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Development

Learn programming fundamentals, explore popular and upcoming technologies, and develop tangible products.

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Design

Every kind of design is useful during a hack. Enhance UX, branding, graphic, and visual design expertise for impact.

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Business

Strategize viability, find the competitive advantage, learn how to fund and find sources, and hone your pitching skills.

Since 2017, we have helped over 4000 students kickstart their careers. Our community has built hundreds of projects, met life-long friends and mentors, and have even started award-winning startups of their own!

This year is no different.

1000+

First Time Hackers

2500+

Applications

250+

Projects

4:1

Hacker to Mentor Ratio

50%

Women

40%

High school Hackers

Build for impact

A project blueprint

Plan

Come with a team of 4-5 people, or form one at the hackathon. Pick an impact space and start ideating!

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Prototype

Use your creativity, help of mentors, and the workshops provided to build your solution within 24 hours!

A completed smore!

Pitch

Showcase your 24-hour creation to the judges for a chance to win some prizes!

2024 Partners

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