Hackathon - Automotive Innovation Challenge

Who is this program for?

The Automotive Innovation Challenge is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any Canadian university who are passionate about innovation in automotive and smart mobility. Whether you’re from engineering, computer science, business, or design, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your network, and make an impact in the future of mobility.

What to expect

Participants will have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, working on industry-sponsored problem statements that focus on key areas such as mobility, EV adoption, AI in transportation, and sustainability. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience through design thinking workshops, prototyping sessions, and personalized mentorship from industry professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with automotive companies, startups, and investors, while competing for top prizes that offer both industry recognition and exclusive networking opportunities.

Step 1: Complete the Application Form

To participate in the hackathon, applicants must complete the registration form, providing details about their interest in hackathons, knowledge of the automotive and mobility sector, and relevant skills. This helps us understand participants' backgrounds and create a dynamic, well-balanced event.

Step 2: Two-Week HACKATHON Sprint

Participants will attend a series of dynamic workshops on design thinking, ideation, pitching and more to spark creativity and innovation. With hands-on mentorship from industry professionals, participants will collaborate in teams to tackle a challenge and develop an innovative solution.

Step 3: Final Pitch

Teams will focus on developing their pitches, preparing to showcase their solutions to a panel of judges and industry professionals for a chance to exclusive networking opportunity with industry executives.