Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Absolute Robotics #4308
- Opens
- 12/12/2026
In short
hack::peel 2026 is a 34-hour in-person hackathon for high school students aged 13-18 in the Peel Region, offering cash prizes and memberships.
hack::peel 2026
By Absolute Robotics #4308
CompetitionOpens 12/12/2026Opens in 134 days
Dec 12 – 13, 2026
Dates
34 Hours
Duration
$CAD 100 + other prizes
Total prizes
Ages 13-18, high school students
Eligibility
The Woodlands Secondary School
Location
Peel Region, Canada
Geographic Scope
Overview
hack::peel 2026 is a hackathon designed for high school students within the Peel Region to compete, collaborate, and learn. Over 100 students are expected to join this event to develop their ideas into functional projects, or "hacks," over a 34-hour period. The event aims to foster innovation and learning among young developers. The hackathon encourages participants to explore various themes, including Design, Education, and Open-Ended challenges. It provides a platform for students to gain hands-on experience in project development, teamwork, and problem-solving, moving from concept to creation within the event timeframe. The open-ended nature of the challenge allows for broad creativity and diverse project types. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their technical skills and creativity while working alongside peers and potentially receiving mentorship. The focus is on building a future-oriented project, emphasizing practical application and innovative thinking. The event culminates in judging, where projects are evaluated based on several criteria including impact and innovation.
What to build
Participants are challenged to turn a special idea into their very own hack within 34 hours. The themes mentioned are Design, Education, and Open Ended, suggesting a broad scope for projects without a specific technical constraint.
Prizes
1st place
1 winner; includes a 2-year VIP CodeCrafters membership ($720 value), a Let's Roam Team Building Event ($525 value), and an Art of Problem Solving Coupon ($25).
$CAD 100
2nd place
1 winner; includes a 1-year VIP CodeCrafters membership ($360 value), 2 Let's Roam Family Scavenger Hunt 10 Packs ($140 value), and an Art of Problem Solving Coupon ($25).
3rd place
1 winner; includes a 6-month VIP CodeCrafters membership ($180 value), 2 Let's Roam Date Night Scavenger Hunt 2 Packs ($100 value), and an Art of Problem Solving Coupon ($25).
Hacker's Choice Award
1 winner; includes an Art of Problem Solving Coupon ($25).
Key dates
- Hackathon DatesDec 12 – 13, 2026
Eligibility
Participants must be high school students aged 13 to 18. Only students enrolled in a Peel region high-school (including DPCSB) are eligible to participate.
How to enter
- Register for the hackathon via the Devpost page.
- Submit your project when submissions open.
Judging criteria
- Presentation (10 points)
- Viability (15 points)
- Impact (15 points)
- Innovation (20 points)
- Completeness (20 points)
Sponsors & partners
Code CraftersLet's RoamAbsolute Robotics #4308