Welcome to HackCamp: an immersive experience where a collective of inspired minds unite to learn, connect, and create. During this two-day adventure, you will have the chance to meet with industry-level professionals, attend a variety of design, development, and entrepreneurial workshops, and collaborate alongside a team of fellow hackers to craft and pitch your unique project. At nwPlus, we strive for inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility at the core of our community; no matter your background, skill set, or story, we are ecstatic to learn more about you, your vision, and the ideas you offer to build and grow the world we share. Step right up to your next thrilling adventure—explore the wonders at your fingertips, take on every twist and turn, and leave your mark on this vibrant carnival of possibilities!

Learn, Connect, Build!

Learn Day (Nov 15 - 9AM to 2PM) - Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC)
  • Tune into our workshops that explore design and development topics ranging from all different topics including introduction to Web Development, React.js, Version Control and Figma design. Skill levels will be specified beforehand and vary from beginner to intermediate.
  • Network with a diverse community of fellow hackers at various points of their hacking journey.
Build Night (Nov 15, 5PM to Nov 16, 12PM) - Henry Angus Building, UBC LIFE Building
  • Attend the HackCamp 2025 Opening Ceremony and gather with the team you chose (max. 4 hackers), or link up with new friends during our in-person 18 hour hackathon. Solo hackers are also welcome to participate!
  • Collaborate with your team to brainstorm a solution to a real-world problem or need, with a specific focus on HackCamp's pillar of inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity.
  • Upload your hard work and pitch to the HackCamp Portal AND Devpost by the hard deadline at 12:00 PM PST, then commend yourself for a job well done! For each project submitted, HackCamp will pledge $5 to a charity of your choice (AMS Food BankGiveInternet.Org, or Michael Cuccione Foundation).

    Note: Registration on Devpost alone does not grant access to the event, you must have been admitted to HackCamp 2025 through our application process.

Requirements

Please include:

  • Recorded video demonstration of your project (max. 3 minutes)
  • Link to your Github repository
  • Link to your Figma files (if any)

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$300+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Finalist
$100 in cash
3 winners

Best Accessible Design
1 winner

Best Accessible Design - Superlative Prize

Best Hack for Social Good
1 winner

Best Hack for Social Good - Superlative Prize

Best Pitch
1 winner

Best Pitch - Superlative Prize

Future Startup
1 winner

Future Startup - Superlative Prize

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Peer Judging

Peer Judging

Judging Criteria

  • TBA

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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