Canada's Largest Climate AI Hackathon
March 21 – 23, 2025
Location: University of Toronto
Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
55 St George St, Toronto, ON
Application Deadline: March 11th, 2025
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Day 1: March 21st
Fri
Check-in
Opening Ceremony
Dinner + Networking
Hacking Begins
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Participants Check-In
MY125 (Ground Floor Atrium)
7:00 – 8:00PM
Opening Ceremony
MY150
8:00 – 9:00PM
Dinner + Networking
MY125 (Ground Floor Atrium)
9:00pm
Hacking Begins
MY150, M360, MY440, 2nd Floor Atrium, 5ft Floor Atrium
9:00 – 10:00PM
Mentor Trivia
MY380
Day 2: March 22nd
Sat
Breakfast
Workshops: AMD, Google, Edge AI
Women in AI Panel
Lunch and Networking
Interviewing at Google Keynote
Dinner & Networking
Karaoke
8:30 – 9:30AM
Breakfast
MY125 (Ground Floor Atrium)
10:00 – 11:00AM
AMD Workshop
MY580
11:00 – 11:30AM
Women In AI Panel
MY580
12:00 – 1:30PM
Lunch and Networking
MY125 (Ground Floor Atrium), MY150, 5th Floor Atrium
1:30 – 2:30PM
Interviewing at Google Keynote
MY580
3:30 – 4:30PM
Google AI Workshop
MY580
5:00 – 5:30PM
Edge AI Workshop
MY580
6:30 – 7:30PM
Dinner and Networking
MY125(Ground Floor Atrium), MY150, 5th Floor Atrium
7:30 – 8:30PM
Resume Roast
MY580
10:00 – 11:00PM
Karaoke
MY440
Day 3: March 23rd
Sun
Breakfast
Project Submission
Judging Period
Lunch and Networking
Project Presentation
Awards and Closing Ceremony
8:00 – 9:00AM
Breakfast
MY125 (Ground Floor Atrium)
9:00AM
Submission Deadline
Devpost
10:00AM – 1:00PM
Judging Period
Judging Rooms
1:00 – 3:30PM
Lunch and Networking
MY125 (Ground Floor Atrium)
3:30 – 4:00PM
Top Project Presentations
MY150
4:00 – 5.30PM
Awards and Closing Ceremony
MY150
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
This hackathon is open to high school and university students, both in Canada and internationally.
Do I need to have AI or coding experience?
No prior AI or coding experience is required, but having some programming knowledge is helpful.
Do I need to have a team before registering?
No, you can register as an individual, and we’ll help match you with a team. If you already have a team, make sure all members register.
How many people can be on a team?
You can form teams of up to 4 people. You can team up with hackers from any school, country, or experience level. Teams can be formed before or during the event at hackers’ own discretion.
Is the event in person or virtual?
The hackathon will be in person at Myhal Center at the University of Toronto, or you can join virtually. You must choose either in-person or online attendance—applying for both is not allowed.
How much does it cost to attend this Hackathon?
Participation is completely free! We will also provide the resources and mentorship our hackers need to build something incredible.
How long is the hackathon?
The hackathon will last 36 hours, starting at 7pm o March 21st, and ending on March 23rd in the morning. However, be prepared to stay a few hours later for the closing ceremony.
For in-person participation, will hackers stay at the building overnight?
The building will remain open for hackers for the entire duration of the hackathon. You are welcome to stay overnight or leave if you prefer.
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About the Event
The biggest Climate AI Hackathon in Canada
One Degree Cooler is thrilled to partner with United Nations Associations in Canada and Gen AI Genesis to launch Canada’s largest Climate AI Hackathon. This groundbreaking event will unite innovators, tech enthusiasts, and environmental advocates in a collaborative effort to leverage artificial intelligence for tackling climate change. By creating a dynamic platform for developing cutting-edge solutions, we aim to inspire actionable change and drive forward a more sustainable future. Join us in this exciting journey to transform climate challenges into opportunities for a cooler, greener Canada.
