Bringing the world’s largest annual global hackathon to Waterloo
On October 4–5, 2025, this two-day hackathon will bring together a diverse community of technologists, scientists, engineers, designers, and storytellers in the Waterloo region to build innovative projects and prototypes that address real-world problems using NASA’s open data.
Local participants will join thousands of people worldwide to tackle a series of themed challenges developed by NASA Subject Matter Experts, spanning topics such as space exploration, Earth science, climate, arts, software, games, hardware, and more. These challenges are designed to be accessible to all backgrounds and to spark creativity, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
This event offers the community a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills in design thinking, teamwork, coding, and science communication, while expanding networks and fostering long-lasting connections across disciplines and related industries.
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