natHacks 2025: Alberta’s Largest Hackathon Returns
From November 7-10, the halls of the University of Alberta’s DICE and Engineering buildings will host a convergence of talent dedicated to solving real-world challenges. The Network for Applied Technology (NAT) is proud to announce the return of natHacks, Alberta’s largest Hackathon, and we’re looking for problem providers and hackers to help drive its success!
For those who don’t know, natHacks is Alberta’s largest and most comprehensive innovation sprint. Over 64 hours, hundreds of students and recent grads will prototype real-world solutions in MedTech, EcoTech, and EdTech, leveraging cutting-edge hardware and advanced AI/ML tools. Winning teams receive $30,000+ in seed funding and support to keep building beyond the event.
What makes natHacks different?
What sets natHacks apart is our Problem Provider Division: we connect hackers with industry and academic professionals who bring forward real-world challenges that need solving. If you are an industry professional, natHacks is your opportunity to find solutions for problems your organizations are facing today!
What makes this different is the direct collaboration. You'll present a challenge and then work alongside a team as they brainstorm and build, offering your expertise to guide them. It's a powerful model that creates solutions with real potential. The proof is in the follow-through: an impressive 72% of past participants either plan to or are already continuing their projects, turning a weekend's work into something much more.
Why become a Problem Provider?
Surface real challenges from your organization.
Collaborate directly with teams as they turn ideas into prototypes.
Explore emerging technologies in MedTech, EcoTech, and EdTech.
Access new talent for internships, research roles, or future hiring pipelines.
Past Problem Providers have seen projects evolve into startups, research pilots, and ongoing collaborations, turning hackathon outcomes into lasting impact.
...For a deeper dive into the program and how to get involved, read the full post on our website.
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