CUHACKING

Carleton's official hackathon
coming to you May 2026

Our Mission

cuHacking is a 36-hour hackathon that ✨sparks creativity and problem-solving among 🍁Ottawa's brightest minds.

A catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and learning, providing an inclusive space for passionate minds to create and grow together.

EmpathyDevelopmentInnovationCommunityCreativityGrowth

cuHacking brings together a diverse set of events that spark creativity, collaboration, and learning. With hands-on workshops, mentorship, team-building activities, and networking opportunities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Sponsors

For the past six hackathons, our sponsors have helped many inspiring developers, designers, product managers, and dreamers turn bold ideas into reality and challenge what's possible.

cuHacking is made possible by their incredible support. Join us in person for a weekend of creativity, innovation, and fun.

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FAQ

~cuHacking is an in-person 36 hour hackathon.

~Running May 2026 @ Carleton University, you will be able to work on a project, attend workshops, career fairs and meet like-minded people.

~Available to all university/college students that are 18+.

~If you are an alumni that has graduated in the past 12 months, you are also eligible!

~cuHacking is a whopping $0 for all participants.

~cuHacking will not be offering any traveling solutions or reimbursements this year.

~Yes, teams of up to 4 are allowed to work together.

~Hit us up on Discord, Instagram, or Email.

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