What is JecHacks?

JecHacks is a non-profit 12-hour hackathon based in Mississauga, Ontario that is run by students. The event is designed for high school students of all skill levels to come together, learn, and build projects in a fun and collaborative environment.

Whether you're a coding newbie or a seasoned developer, JecHacks welcomes you to join us for an unforgettable experience of creativity, innovation, and community.

What to expect

We will provide food throughout the event, as well as workshops and many prizes.

The mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of tech leaders by fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can explore their passions, develop their skills, and create impactful projects.

Disclaimer

This information is subject to change as we finalize the details, but we can't wait to see what you build at JecHacks!

Requirements

What to Submit

Working and testable project, hosted online and submitted to our portal.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$CAD 5,740+ in prizes
+ other prizes
First Place
$CAD 1,350 in cash
1 winner

$600 cash
2 years CodeCrafter.io VIP - $750 value

More to be decided

Second Place
$CAD 625 in cash
1 winner

$300 cash
1 years CodeCrafter.io VIP - $325 value

More to be decided

Third Place
$CAD 265 in cash
1 winner

$100 cash
6 months CodeCrafter.io VIP - $163 value

More to be decided

All Category and Overall winners
1 winner

1 Free domain per project
Certificate of excellence

Everyone
1 winner

Certificate of participation

Interview Cake course licenses
$CAD 70 in cash
50 winners

Interview Cake course licenses ($70 cash value)
50 winners (Won in raffles or games/workshops)

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

JecHacks Staff

JecHacks Staff
Organizers & Volunteers

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity
    You will be judged on how creative your project is.
  • Technical
    You will be judged on how technically impressive your project is.
  • Impact
    You will be judged on how much real world impact your project has.
  • Presentation
    You will be judged on how good your description and explaination is.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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