∞48-hour online hackathon · Ontario high school students
A free 48-hour online hackathon for Ontario high school students.
Build a real solution to a real student problem — no coding experience required.
Hosted online through Discord and Devpost.
Open to Ontario high school students in Grades 9–12 · Free · Beginner-friendly
Event details
What is NGN Hacks?
Built by students, for students
NGN Hacks is a beginner-first online hackathon where Ontario high school students build technology-based solutions to real student problems. Work solo or in teams, use code or no-code tools, and submit on Devpost. No prior hackathon or coding experience is required — join from anywhere in Ontario, learn by building, and get support the whole weekend.
Build
Ship a project in 48 hours — app, site, workflow, or prototype
Learn
Workshops, Discord mentors, and resources for every skill level
Showcase
Present on Devpost and compete for category awards
What you can build
Pick a problem students actually face — then prototype or build your fix. Advanced coding is not required. A strong Figma prototype, no-code site, workflow, or clear concept demo is completely valid.
Apps or websites
Study or productivity tools
AI-assisted tools
Interactive digital prototypes
Digital workflows or systems
How it works
Register
Complete the intake form and join the event on Devpost.
Join Discord + Devpost
Get announcements, workshops, support, and your submission space.
Build your project
Work solo or with a team to solve a real student problem in 48 hours.
Submit on Devpost
Upload your project before the Sunday deadline.
Get judged + celebrate
Projects are reviewed; winners announced after the event.
Workshops + support
Learn while you build
Mentors and helpers on Discord · resources posted during the event · friendly to first-time hackers
Beginner-friendly pace — ask questions in Discord
Office hours & open Q&A during the weekend
Room to experiment with AI and no-code tools thoughtfully
Join from anywhere in Ontario — all you need is internet
Judging & prizes
Judging criteria
Problem clarity
Effective use of technology
Usefulness & impact
Execution
Presentation
Prize categories
Weekend schedule
Online · All times Eastern (ET)
Opening ceremony
Kickoff, rules, and beginner orientation — live on Discord
Design process workshop
Frame a real student problem and plan your build
Workshop day
Web dev, GitHub, hosting & no-code, AI tools, plus office hours
Final sprint & office hours
Last help before submissions close
Submission deadline
Upload your project on Devpost before the cutoff
Results & celebration
Winners announced after review — details shared in Discord