HackCamp 2026
nwPlus · Vancouver, BC, CA
Prize breakdown
[Overall] Overall Winner
Awarded to the top overall project at HackCamp 2026. All teams are automatically considered.
Non-cash[Overall] Beginner Overall Winner
Awarded to the top project in the Beginner Stream. All beginner teams are automatically considered.
Non-cash[Superlative / Beginner Only] Most Accessible Design
Recognizes a beginner project with a thoughtful, accessible, and intuitive design.
Non-cash[Superlative / Beginner Only] Best Problem-Solution Fit
Recognizes a beginner project that clearly identifies a problem and builds a solution that meaningfully addresses it.
Non-cash[Superlative / Open to All] Best Design
Recognizes a project with outstanding visual design, user experience, creativity, and execution.
Non-cash[Superlative / Open to All] nwChoice Award
A project that stands out to the nwPlus team for its idea, creativity, execution, or overall experience.
Non-cash[Superlative / Open to All] Best Hardware
Recognizes an outstanding project that meaningfully incorporates hardware.
Non-cash[Superlative / Open to All] Community Impact
Recognizes a project with the potential to create meaningful, positive impact for a community.
Non-cash[Sponsor] Best Project Built with Freebuff
Prize: $200 1st place, $125 2nd place, $75 3rd place
Non-cash3 winners[Sponsor] Best Use of Databricks
Prize: Databricks x Owala water bottle and Databricks x Lululemon backpack for each team member
Non-cash[Sponsor] Best Project Built with ElevenLabs
Prize: Each team member receives 3 months of our Scale tier ($897 value/team member, 1.8M credits/mo)
Non-cash[Sponsor] Best use of n8n
Prize: win one-year of n8n Cloud Pro
Non-cash[Sponsor] Best Use of DeepSpace
Prize: 1st place 100,000 credits ($1,000); 2nd place 50,000 credits ($500) per team.
Non-cash2 winners[Sponsor] Best Agent on Maritime
Prize: The top 3 agents each get 3 months of our Growth plan, plus LLM credits: $100 for 1st place and $50 each for 2nd and 3rd.
Non-cash3 winners[Sponsor] Best Use of Lovable
$200[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
Prize: MLH Swag Kits
Non-cash[MLH] Best Use of Solana
Prize: Unruggable Hardware Wallets
Non-cash[MLH] Best Use of Tiger Data
Prize: Stream Deck Mini
Non-cash[MLH] Best Use of Vultr
Prize: M5Stack Official Tab5
Non-cash[MLH] Best Use of Auth0
Prize: Wireless Headphones
Non-cash[MLH] Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry
Prize: Digital Gift Card
Non-cash
Timeline
- Submissions openNov 7, 2026
- Submission deadlineNov 8, 2026
About
Welcome to HackCamp 2026!
HackCamp is a 24-hour, beginner-friendly hackathon hosted by nwPlus at UBC Vancouver. This year, we're bringing together students of all backgrounds and experience levels to learn, connect, and build with AI.
Your Challenge: Identify a problem facing a community and build a solution that makes a meaningful difference.
Your community could be your fellow students, your neighbourhood, or people around the world. Throughout the hackathon, you'll have the opportunity to attend workshops, connect with mentors, meet fellow hackers, and work with a team to turn an idea into something real.
No previous hackathon experience is required. Whether you're building your first project or experimenting with something new, HackCamp is a space to learn by doing, explore what's possible, and create something that matters.
Requirements
Please include the following with your submission:
- Link to your GitHub repository
- Link to your Figma files (if applicable)
- Recorded video demonstration of your project (max. 4 minutes) (optional, but highly recommended)
Note: If you are opting in for any superlatives, please double-check the additional criteria and submission requirements for each award!
- Submissions open
- Nov 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 8, 2026
- First seen
- Sep 15, 2026
- Last seen
- Nov 1, 2026