NRGHacks 2025
February 18th 2025 • Aurora Public Library
Sponsors:
NRGHacks 2025
February 18th 2025 • Aurora Public Library
Sponsors:
100+
students
19
projects
3
schools
7+
workshops
In 2023...
What is NRG?
A Community Like no Other.
NRGHacks is an annual inter-school hackathon, where 200+ students from all across the YRDSB spend 12 hours building software/hardware projects to solve real-world problems! Here, you'll discover like-minded students while building the project of your dreams.
The NRGHacks team prides ourselves on the community we've cultivated; hackathons are not just a great experience because of the great resume material you get (although that is nice too!), but rather the incredible community all working together in unison.
A Place to Learn, Grow & Innovate.
From complete beginners to experts in software, NRGHacks provides a multitude of workshops to help you grow. Not sure how to make a website? Our web development workshop has you covered. Worried about post-secondary? Our post-secondary pathways talk, with alumni from top Canadian CS and engineering programs, is just what you need. Want to do well in contests like the CCC? We've got a workshop for that too.
With the knowledge you gain from our workshops, we want to see you innovate. The best projects have a shot at winning prizes from our $700 prize pool!
Most Importantly... an Event to Have Fun!
NRGHacks is awesome because it's fun! Not only do you get to hang out with your team for 12 hours, we've also got activities like karaoke and trivia to give you a break while you're hard at work. Those moments laughing with your team while trying to stay focused on debugging are the memories that will last a lifetime.
Moments from Last Year!
Team Billojamikel + Vincent
NRGHacks teams working away!
NRGHacks team selfie!
Enric and Joanna's best pose
Meticulous judging!
Grade 9 dream team
Locked in
Enric moment
Vincent's web dev workshop
2023 opening ceremony!
Sponsor Mountain!
Frequently Asked
General
What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a timed (often 24, 36, or 48 hour) event where teams of “hackers” (participants) develop projects to act as technological real-world solutions to problems.
Generally, hackathons also provide workshops, mentors, prizes, sponsor booths, and free swag! (T-shirts, stickers, etc.)
How will I get to NRGHacks?
Transportation should be arranged by your school's teacher supervisor (or any teacher supervisor that's OK with supervising you).
Sign Up
Who can participate in NRGHacks?
NRGHacks is open to every high school student in the YRDSB. Note that you must sign up with your team (or solo), and you must have a teacher supervisor at the event.
Where do I sign up?
NRGHacks sign up forms have been sent to every computer science department head at every school in the YRDSB. Ask your school's CS head to sign up!
How much does this event cost?
Attending NRGHacks is free! Thanks to our various sponsors the NRGHacks team is able to offer participants free participation in NRGHacks. Please don't take advantage of this to sign up and then skip!
At NRGHacks
What equipment should I own?
All you need is a computer or laptop and an internet connection! Both lunch and dinner will be provided to hackers for free!
When and where will the event take place?
NRGHacks will be at the Aurora Public Library from 8:00am to 9:30pm on Tuesday February 18th. Specifically, we have access to the library's main space and a bunch of program rooms that'll be shown to you at the event!
What are the prizes?
Prizes & prize categories will be announced at the event during opening ceremony.
Still Have Questions?
Contact us and we'll get back to you A.S.A.P!
341089043@gapps.yrdsb.caFrequently Asked Questions
General
What is a hackathon? How will I get to NRGHacks?Sign Up
Who can participate in NRGHacks? Where do I sign up? How much does this event cost?At NRGHacks
What equipment should I own? When and where will the event take place? What are the prizes?