Hackathon Overview
HackCanada brought together innovators, developers, designers and problem solvers to tackle Canada’s most pressing challenges – access to healthcare, environmental sustainability, digital infrastructure and economic disparity. 188 developers participated with 89 unique projects, using their collective wisdom to create impactful solutions, demonstrating the determination of technology to empower society.
Among these projects, there are plans to enhance the healthcare system through technology, ideas to improve digital infrastructure in remote communities, and practices to reduce environmental footprint through innovative means. This hackathon has built a platform for collaborative creation, generating a large number of fresh ideas and practical solutions, which truly echoes the core goal of promoting substantive value and inspiring change.
As a catalyst for community-driven innovation, HackCanada has created a dynamic ecosystem of collaboration and innovation, driving technological development to truly serve the improvement of Canadians’ quality of life and injecting sustained momentum into building a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Hackathon Winners
Overall First Prize Winner
Phone-a-Fraud - An AI-driven system for real-time detection of phone scams, with a focus on privacy and fraud alert mechanisms to protect vulnerable populations.
Overall Second Prize Winner
StickTator - A USB device that uses natural language processing for voice-controlled computer management, simplifying complex system configuration.
Overall Third Prize Winner
Omnivim - Software that integrates Vim actions across applications to increase productivity.
Best Personal Hack Award Winner
Best Orkes Hack Award Winners
Recipeit - A project focused on recipes; no further details available.
Best ICP Hack Award Winners
DigiTag - A blockchain application that leverages NFTs and Internet computer protocols to protect luxury goods transactions against fraud.
LandLocks - A platform that uses blockchain technology to manage land records as NFTs.
SPUR Innovation Fund: Best AI, Web3 or Quantum Technology Award Winner
First Place
Beaver Breach - Tool to analyze the impact of tariffs on U.S. products and provide cost-reducing alternatives through Canadian suppliers.
Second Place
Canify - Blockchain Rewards - Advocating for supporting Canadian products through blockchain rewards and government incentives.
Autonomous Agent Bounty Track Award Winners
First Place
ChainMail - A web3-based email application with enhanced security and cross-blockchain communication.
Second Place
Third Place
Roast My Wallet - An AI-driven fun-generating web app based on the users crypto wallet and personality.
Zap - A fee-free trading platform that promotes crypto adoption in everyday life.
Carbon Chain - A blockchain platform that converts carbon reductions into tradable assets, verified by AI.
Best Developer Tool Award Winner
Best High School Hack Award Winner
NaloxNow - A mobile app that combats the opioid crisis through real-time naloxone access, emergency navigation, and AI-driven overdose response.
Most Useless Hack Award Winner
UselessGPT - Generate meaningless, interactive applications for fun using Googles Gemini API.
Best AI Application Award Winner
frij.io - A smart app that uses AI to manage home inventory, optimize shopping lists, and reduce food waste.
Building with AI: Google Track Award Winners
Best use of Gemini AI or Gemini API, Best use of Google Cloud Platform, and Best integration of Google toolkit:
Sinker - An AI-driven cybersecurity platform that trains employees to identify phishing threats in communication channels.
FrostByte - Project details not available.
Flock Street - Interactive app that uses real-time data and voice technology to provide stock market insights.
Laurier STEM Publication Association Award Winner
SockSensei - Mobile app that provides sock recommendations based on user mood.
For a full list of projects please visit this link .
About the Organizer Hack Canada
Hack Canada focuses on technology and innovation, with an emphasis on blockchain and cybersecurity initiatives. Known for its capabilities in these areas, Hack Canada has developed projects that contribute to the technology sector. The organization is recognized for hosting national hackathons and workshops that promote digital security knowledge. Currently, Hack Canada is dedicated to providing a collaborative environment for technology enthusiasts and professionals to promote the development of blockchain applications and secure digital communications.
