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YouthHacks Ottawa — Hackathon

Liftoff

Beginner-friendly hackathon for high school students in Ottawa.

Prize Pool

Non-cash Prize

Location

Online

Duration

1 day

Date

May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026

About the Hackathon

Beginner-friendly hackathon for high school students in Ottawa.

Join 100 students from all around Ottawa and build something incredible in just 26 hours.Whether you’re joining us from across the city or just around the corner, Liftoff is all about bringing high school innovators like you together for a memorable hackathon experience.MISSION STATEMENT:It’s the year 3000, and interstellar travel has become a reality. However, voyages take centuries, and some passengers will be born in transit. Many will never see Earth again. Your mission is to design technology that helps humans remember, create, connect, and grow while traveling between the stars.

Event Details

Format

Online

Prize Pool

Non-cash Prize

Currency

USD

Start

May 9, 2026

End

May 10, 2026

Duration

1 day

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Organized by YouthHacks Ottawa

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Timeline

May 9, 2026

EVENT STARTS

Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.

May 10, 2026

EVENT ENDS

Final submissions and judging period begins.