MetHacks is a student-run hackathon by Toronto Metropolitan University, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This year will be our 7th annual hackathon and we invite you to join us for a number of workshops, events, mentorship, and more. Meet new people, learn new skills and have fun while showcasing your talents!

Requirements

Make sure that your devpost submission has the following and submitted by May 7th 9AM EDT:

A link to your github repo (must be public)

complete devpost description

Refer to the hacker guide for detailed information!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$CAD 28,760 in prizes
1st Place: Microsoft Surface Go 3
1 winner

The first-place team wins a Microsoft Surface Go 3 and MLH Winner Pin for each group member

2nd Place: Headphones Sony WF-1000XM5 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling
1 winner

The second-place team wins a Headphone Sony WF-1000XM5 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling and MLH Winner Pin for each member.

3rd Place: Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Backlit Mechanical Linear Red Optical Keyboard
1 winner

The third-place team wins a Razer Huntsman Keyboard and MLH Winner Pin for every group member

Cohere Challenge Prizes: Top 3 Teams get a Prize
3 winners

Use Cohere’s API to build something awesome this weekend! The top 3 teams who showcase the best use of Cohere's API will win some incredible cash prizes!

1st Prize:
$400 cash, per team member! (for a max of 4 team members)
$4,000 in Cohere Credits for the winning team (to be shared amongst team)
Cohere Swag

2nd Place:
$100 cash, per team member (for a max of 4 team members)
$3,000 in Cohere credits (to be shared amongst team)
Cohere Swag

3rd Place:
$2,000 in Cohere credits (to be shared amongst team)
Cohere Swag

Best use of XRP
1 winner

The 'Best use of XRP' prize is awarded to the team that demonstrates the most innovative and effective use of the XRP cryptocurrency for real-world problems or opportunities. The team wins $2000!

Healthcare Hack
1 winner

The healthcare prize is given to the team that creates a project with an emphasis in solving a current issue in the healthcare system. Each member of the team wins Amaze Fit Band or Ottlite ClearSun Therapy Light or Ottlite ClearSun Desk Lamp!

Environmental/Sustainability Hack
1 winner

The Environmental/Sustainability prize is awarded to the project that address environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices for a healthier planet and future generations. Each member of the team wins a OtterBox 3-in-1 36W Wireless Charging Station!

Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
1 winner

MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.

Best Domain Name from Domain.com
1 winner

Register a .Tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend for your chance to win a Domain.com branded prize for you and each member of your team! Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. The more creative the domain the better!

Best Use of MATLAB
1 winner

Use MATLAB and/or Simulink exclusively or integrate them into another tool for your next hack to win an exclusive MathWorks branded Wireless YoYo Speaker!

Best Use of Microsoft Cloud for Your Community
1 winner

Bring your idea to life using the Microsoft Cloud - automatically build and deploy a full stack web app from a code repository, create and train a Machine Learning model, develop business applications with little to no code using Power Platform, and more!

Best Sustainability Hack sponsored by Avanade
1 winner

For your hackathon project, we want you to make a genuine human impact using your ingenuity to address sustainability through an innovative use of technology. Demonstrate how you can create a more sustainable future and help the environment. As an added bonus, the team with the best sustainability hack will be rewarded with awesome lego sets!

Mini Prize: Typing Contest Winner
1 winner

The Typing Contest Winner is the fastest and most accurate typist among the contestants in a timed test of typing speed and accuracy. You win a Razer Mini Mic!

Mini Prize: Most engaged Hacker
70 winners

The "Most Engaged Hacker" is the participant who actively collaborates, shares ideas, and works to solve problems or create new projects during a hackathon or programming event. You win a Razer Mini Mic!

Mini Prize: Winner of the Spicy Noodle Challenge
1 winner

Eat the spiciest noodles the fastest? You win :) You win a Razer Mini Mic!

Mini Prize: Cup Stacking winner
1 winner

The Cup Stacking winner stacks the most cups in the shortest time in a competition, requiring speed, accuracy, and skill in a pre-determined pattern. You win a Jabra Elite 3 Earbuds!

Mini Prize: Best Small Team (2)
1 winner

You managed to submit the best project with only 2 people or less on your team? This win is all yours. Each member wins a Jabra Elite 3 Earbuds!

Mini Prize: Tetris
1 winner

Play Tetris by clearing the most lines. The game require strategic thinking and quick decision-making. You win a Razer Mouse!

Best solo win!
1 winner

You managed to submit the best project on your own!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Gabriel Chan

Gabriel Chan
Full-Stack Software Engineer - CGI

Kent Tsuenchy

Kent Tsuenchy
Staff Backend Software Developer, VPC Platform Integration - IBM

Johnny Libenzon

Johnny Libenzon
Product Manager - Alira Health

Sifath Ar-Rafi

Sifath Ar-Rafi
Software Program Management Analyst 2 - AMD

Jason Tigas

Jason Tigas
Developer Advocate - Ripple

Ella Han

Ella Han
Consulting Associate - PwC

Abrar Ahsan

Abrar Ahsan
Power System Analyst - IESO

Alexandra Zsivanov

Alexandra Zsivanov
SystTest Specialist - Intellijoint

Neel Bhavsar

Neel Bhavsar
Software Engineer - IBM

Mai Hameed

Mai Hameed
Software Developer - IBM

Abdur Khalid

Abdur Khalid

Judging Criteria

  • Uniqueness
    The newness of the idea in the tech industry.
  • Problem Solving
    Does it solve an existing problem.
  • Presentation
    How engaging is the presentation.
  • Design
    How user friendly is the idea/product.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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