Note: This is a youth edition event, select another Canadian location if you are over 18!
Have you ever heard of or joined a hackathon? Are you under the age of 18 and curious to see how far you can take your unique set of skills and interests to solve real-world problems?
We are hosting a virtual youth version of the NASA Space Apps Challenge in the GTA! This is perfect for youth (Gr. 1 - 12) who may not have any prior hackathon experience. We want to give everybody an opportunity to tackle a hackathon challenge.
It will be a fun weekend of creating, learning, and problem solving while making new friends, and meeting many space or STEAM professionals. Fill out our survey to help us understand what your needs are as a youth hackathon participant.
REGISTER NOW for the Space Apps Event by selecting the "Register" button on this page. Have further questions, email us info@indusspace.ca, write Space Apps on the subject line.
Schedule (All times America/Toronto)
Wednesday, September 28th
Local Mississauga Youth Discord Server will be active
- Join this to connect with your teammates offline
- Clarify doubts with mentor offline outside of live events during the main weekend.
- server link invitation will be sent to those who register.
Friday, September 30th
Virtual Kickoff (hosted on Zoom)
- Welcome message
- Icebreakers
- Overview of weekend in person scheduleVirtual Workshop (hosted on Zoom)
Problem Solving in a Hackathon Context by Guest SpeakerVirtual Kickoff Event by the Canadian Space Agency (Microsoft Teams Live)
Saturday, October 1st
On Site Registration Opens
- Join us at the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus
- Exact location shared to registered participants. Sign up early to get details!
- Meet other participants and form teams if readyOfficial Welcome
- overview of weekend schedule- overview of youth challenges
- overview of NASA vs. CSA challenges
Guest Workshop: Over of Astronomy Missions
- hear from an Astronomy expert on the current science from our solar system
Workshop by the Canadian Space Agency
- get an overview on the Canadian open source data provided, and how to use it in your challenge
Hack your Creativity using Hardware, Software, Coding, Science, Music and Art
- get an overview on how you can incorporate art and tech into your solution presented by a former Space Apps youth winner!!
Short talks by CSA
Sunday, October 2nd
Guest Workshop: How to Pitch Your Hackathon Ideas
Practice Your Pitch with Mentors and Judges
In Person Event Ends
All Challenge Team Submissions Due to NASA/CSA Platforms.
Judging happens the following week. Final results shared by Friday October 7.
