Building the Future, Together

natHacks, Alberta's largest hackathon, is an annual 64-hour competition that challenges hundreds of students and young professionals to design innovative solutions at the intersection of biology and technology.

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How It Works

Solve Real-World Problems

natHacks offers a unique Problem Provider division, where teams are paired with experts who present challenges and act as mentors.

Work With Cutting-Edge Hardware

Teams integrate hardware, including biosensors, motion detectors, and remote sensing devices, alongside advanced computing approaches such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics to develop functional prototypes.

Compete for Seed Funding

Winning teams receive seed funding and in-kind support to continue developing their projects.

Why Join?

👩‍💻 Gain hands-on, project-based experience with emerging tech
⚙️ Build technical and soft skills with 20+ hours of workshops
💬 Meet peers & experts passionate about bio-integrated tech
🤝 Receive mentorship and support to help you get started with tech
🌱 Compete for $30,000+ in seed funding and in-kind services to continue developing your project
🍕 Meals, beverages, and NAT merch included in participation fee

“It was great! I leaned new stuff, met a great team, and socialized in some sessions during the educational sprint.”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“All the volunteers and mentors were extremely supportive and the overall environment was great.”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“I wanted to develop my career/resume and learn a new skill. My passion lies in building and fixing things and thats exactly what I got. Thank you.”

natHacks 2023 Participant
“It was a great learning opportunity for me and I had a great, supportive team who could make it happen!”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“It was an interesting experience. I learnt so much using the hardware and software."

natHacks 2024 Participant
“It was an amazing experience. There was a great amount of workshops, the venue was really accessible, participants were well fed, and the coffee table was such a cool idea! So overall really great event.”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“The whole event was very fun and interesting! I really appreciated how open the volunteers were and how helpful all the guests and staff were.”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“Overall, it was a great event. The idea of an educational sprint was awesome, lots of accessible resources, organizers were always willing to help, great speakers, and more.”

natHacks 2023 Participant
"The hacking was fun, and I'm grateful for the chance to work with such cool hardware.”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“I learned more about BCI and neuroscience than my courses would teach and met ambitious, knowledgeable competitors.”

natHacks 2023 Participant
“I had a really great time creating something cool with my teammates. The choice of food was good and the hackathon was well run.”

natHacks 2024 Participant
“There were many mentors and workshops, a lot of learning, and a lot of socializing. The participants were friendly and the event was fun.”

natHacks 2024 Participant

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natHacks 2025 Themes

This track invites participants to innovate at the intersection of education and technology, creating tools and platforms that make learning more engaging, accessible, and personalized for diverse learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Focused on enhancing the quality of life for aging populations, this track challenges participants to design technologies that promote independence, improve care, and address the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers.
In this track, participants will develop cutting-edge solutions in medical technology, from diagnostic tools to patient-centric devices, aiming to revolutionize healthcare delivery and empower both patients and providers.

natHacks 2024 Recap

879+

Participants
136+

Prototypes Developed
23+

Ongoing Projects

Other Ways to Participate

Sponsor natHacks

Explore the wide range of benefits available through our sponsorship packages.

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Provide a Problem

Submit your real-world challenge and guide your team in developing a tech-based solution.

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Become an Advisor

If you are a tech or business professional, you can support project teams through a mentorship role.

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Become a Judge

If you are a professional in industry, academia or healthcare, evaluate projects on their technical or business prowess.

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Become a Volunteer

Make new friends and add meaningful experience to your resume.

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Become a Community Partner

Spotlight your organization by involving your team in mentoring, judging, or volunteering at natHacks.

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