BearHacks 2026

About the challengeWelcome to BearHacks 2026, Sheridan College's annual hackathon! Accepted hackers may join us onApril 24th-26that Sheridan's Hazel McCallion campus to collaborate, innovate, and build the future of tech.Over 36 hours, you'll connect with fellow students, industry mentors, and sponsors to create cutting-edge projects. Whether you're a seasoned hacker or a curious beginner, BearHacks offers an inclusive environment to learn, grow, and showcase your skills.Get startedRegister for theEarly Bear List:https://forms.gle/Mog1WCJvhAxCpPU77We'll let you know when applications release via the mailing list above!Once you've been accepted, create a team of up to 4 people—you can post on the #find-a-team channel on our Discord server to find likeminded teammates.Hackers are forbidden to work on pre-existing projects or to begin their projects before the hacking period starts—and no code written before the hacking period can be used. Teams will need to use apublicGitHub repository for their project.Participants that cheat by breaking these rules will be disqualified.