HackHive 2025: AI for a Better Tomorrow
HackHive 2025 is Ontario Tech University’s premier AI-focused hackathon, bringing together students from computer science, software engineering, business, game development, and more to create innovative AI solutions that improve daily life.
This year’s theme, AI for a Better Tomorrow, challenges participants to build AI-powered projects using existing models, APIs, and libraries—no AI training required. Whether you're an experienced hacker or a beginner, this is your chance to learn, build, and compete for exciting prizes while networking with industry leaders from Microsoft, Dayforce, Google, Amazon, and more.
Event Schedule
Friday, February 7, 2025 – Kickoff & Workshops (UA 1350)
- 7:00 - 7:50 PM | Opening Ceremony
- 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Dayforce Technical Interview Workshop
- 9:00 - 9:45 PM | Rippling Manager & Dayforce Talk
- 10:00 PM | End of Day 1
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Hacking & Mentorship (Various Locations)
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Hacking Begins
- 8:00 - 3:00 PM | Workshops from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and more
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
- 3:40 PM | End of Day 2
- Overnight Hacking Available
Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Judging & Closing Ceremony (BIT 2080 & Other Rooms)
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Judging Sessions
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sponsorship Booths Open
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch
- 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Closing Ceremony and Prizes
Hackathon Challenges
Participants will build AI-powered solutions in one of the following areas:
Education & Learning – AI tutors and adaptive learning tools
Health & Well-Being – AI solutions for mental and physical health
Ethical AI – Ensuring fairness and transparency in AI systems
Bridging the Digital Divide – Increasing accessibility and inclusion
Bonus Challenge: AI for disability and elderly support
Prizes and Judging
Projects will be judged on impact, innovation, technical execution, and accessibility.
Winners will receive exclusive tech company referrals, HackHive swag, and more.
Register now to be part of the future of AI.
Location:
31 Avenue of Champions, Oshawa, ON L1G 8C4, Canada
