Stupid Ideas Hackathon (Ottawa F26)

Overview

The Stupid Ideas Hackathon (Ottawa F26) is an open-ended, beginner-friendly hackathon with a focus on social good, encouraging participants to build 'something stupid.' The core challenge revolves around creativity and embracing unconventional ideas, with the primary goal being to create projects that are unique and perhaps even deliberately absurd. This event is designed for individuals eager to explore their innovative and humorous side, pushing the boundaries of traditional problem-solving by not taking themselves too seriously. It aims to foster an environment where experimental and unconventional projects are celebrated. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a community that values imaginative and out-of-the-box thinking, where the measure of success is often how 'stupid' or unexpectedly brilliant an idea can be. The hackathon provides a platform for learning, collaboration, and showcasing projects that might not fit into conventional tech competitions.

What to build

Participants must build 'something stupid.' The challenge is open-ended, encouraging creative and unconventional projects.

Prizes

Key dates

• Submissions opensoon
• Hackathon start dateSep 12, 2026

Eligibility

Participants must be above the legal age of majority in their country of residence. The hackathon is open to residents of all countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions.

How to enter

1. Register for the hackathon on Devpost.
2. Build 'something stupid' according to the challenge.
3. Submit the required materials before the deadline.

Submission requirements

• A short paragraph describing the creation.
• Screenshots to showcase the project.
• A README file detailing team contributions.
• A link to the public GitHub repository.

Judging criteria

• what's stupid!!! (refer to hacker package for more info)

Resources

• Full Rules
• Hackathon Manager Email