Dates

  • Event Dates: November 27–29, 2026 (48-hour in-person hackathon)

  • Location: Spur Innovation Centre, Waterloo

Eligibility

  • Open to All: The hackathon is open to anyone, with most attendees being students from the Waterloo region.

  • Team Formation: Participants can compete individually or in teams. (Be sure to list all team members on your Devpost profile before submitting).

Project and Submission Requirements

  • Core Theme: Projects must focus on logistics and supply chain themes ,including tracking, routing, warehouse operations, forecasting, data pipelines, IoT, and machine learning.

  • Tracks: Submissions can target the starting tracks (Supply Chain, Warehouse, Trucking, Product Line) or any official sponsor-led tracks.

  • Devpost Deliverables:

    • A working project prototype, code repository, or demo video.

    • A clear description of the problem solved and how it works.

    • Documentation of the tech stack used (including any cloud services or partner platforms integrated).

Prizes

  • Prize Pool: Features a funded prize pool starting at $2,000 CAD backed by our Bronze level sponsors.

  • Sponsored Tracks: Additional dedicated prizes and challenge tracks provided by partners (such as the AWS-sponsored track).

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges including industry experts, sponsors, and community builders, based on criteria such as:

  • Innovation & Creativity: How novel and imaginative is the solution to the logistics or supply chain problem?

  • Technical Execution: The quality, functionality, and working state of the prototype, including effective use of modern technologies (like data pipelines, ML, or cloud services).

  • Impact & Feasibility: The practical value and real-world applicability of the solution within warehouse, trucking, or supply chain domains.

  • Presentation: Clarity of the project description and demonstration.