University of Toronto — Hackathon
ConsulTech 2026
Innovation Meets Strategy.
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
7 days
Date
Feb 22, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
About the Hackathon
Innovation Meets Strategy.
About the ChallengeConsulTech 2026 (180 Degrees Consulting × GDG UTM) is a week-long hackathon × case competition where students collaborate to solve real challenges from nonprofit partners. You will work with real constraints and real objectives to build solutions that are practical, clear, and implementable.Teams deliver two things:A strategic case presentationA technical prototype that supports the strategy2026 Case Partner: Circular Innovation Council (CIC)This year’s case is based on CIC’s work advancing circular economy practices across Canada through programs, training, events, and shared resources.Key Dates:Feb 22, 2026 — Opening CeremonyFeb 28, 2026 (11:59 PM EST) — Case DueMar 1, 2026 — Closing Ceremony
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
Feb 22, 2026
End
Mar 1, 2026
Duration
7 days
Schedule
2026-02-22
Opening Ceremony
2026-02-28
Case Due
2026-03-01
Closing Ceremony
Organized by University of Toronto
Online · Ended
Timeline
Feb 22, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Mar 1, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All projects must be submitted before this date.
Mar 1, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.