Hackathon Overview
EurekaHACKS is an annual 12-hour hackathon hosted by Abbey Park High School in Oakville, Canada, mainly for high school students. This year, there were 92 participants, and 51 projects were finally approved. As one of the largest high school hackathons in the Hatton area, the event offers technical workshops, over $7,000 in prize money, and creates a competitive atmosphere.
There are several awards for the competition: the winner of the Best Overall Hack will receive Bambu Lab A 1 Minis, and the runner-up will receive a Red Dragon mechanical keyboard; other awards are used to recognize projects that have outstanding local influence, creativity and technical expertise. Among them, projects using the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) can receive up to $500 in rewards, and projects involving Vectara can receive $300 in points. The technical seminar session also has rewards such as Jane Street cards, bubble tea and various vouchers.
The hackathon brought together young innovators to spark creativity and advance technical skills, while also highlighting the high level of engagement from the local community.
Hackathon Winners
Standard Track Award Winners
Participants in the 2025 EurekaHacks standard track will need to tailor their projects to a specific theme, thereby generating a variety of technological innovations.
Best Overall Hack
FaunaDex : This app promotes nature exploration by using AI to identify real animals and provide detailed information, encouraging outdoor activity and learning.
Runner-up: Hack
ArcaneStep : Combining a web game with real-life physical activity, ArcaneStep encourages kids to collect mana to cast spells by walking, aiming to reduce screen time.
Ultimate Coder 3rd Place
LocalLink : LocalLink leverages geospatial technology to connect individuals in outdoor spaces to foster community engagement and provide instant, meaningful interactions.
Best Local Impact
Gems : Gems is a map-based interface that facilitates urban exploration, enabling users to discover and share unique places, enhancing the exploration experience.
Most tactile
Greenlight : This gamified app encourages outdoor activity, where users earn points for physical activity and interaction with nature.
Best in Show
The Moss Garden : The Moss Garden aims to increase user productivity, enhance connection with nature, and improve focus and mental health through a nature-themed website.
Ultimate Coder Best Young Hacker
socialize.ai : Using AI agents, socialize.ai provides conversational prompts and reverse image search capabilities for online interactions to enhance social interactions.
For a complete list of projects, visit the EurekaHacks 2025 Building Page .
About the Organizer
EurekaHACKS
EurekaHACKS is known for promoting technological innovation, especially in the field of blockchain and technology development. By organizing various hackathons, it connects technology enthusiasts and supports collaborative project development. These activities have driven significant progress in decentralized applications and made important contributions to the blockchain community. EurekaHACKS currently focuses on cultivating new talents and promoting sustainable technology solutions through educational programs and special events.
