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SUMMARY:Global Game Jam 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready to Jam? \nThe Global Game Jam 2026 is here! Dive into a weekend of creativity\, collaboration\, and game-making magic hosted by ShiftKey Labs. \nSign up Here: Global Game Jam 2026 – Halifax\, N.S. Tickets\, Fri\, Jan 30\, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite \n🎯 Build a game from scratch \n🤝 Connect with fellow creators \n💡 Discover new ideas and skills \nThis non-competitive event is perfect for anyone curious about gaming\, whether you’re an artist\, programmer\, or dreamer. \n📅 Jan 30 – Feb 1\, 2026 \n📍 Dalhousie University \nDon’t just play games — create them!
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/global-game-jam-2026
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:National Canadian Medical Datathon
DESCRIPTION:The National Canadian Medical Datathon is a two-day\, beginner-friendly innovation sprint where students from medicine\, computer science\, engineering\, business\, public health\, and more team up to solve healthcare problems using data. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens: \n\nYou’ll work in an interdisciplinary team on a healthcare challenge using a provided dataset.\nApply your skillset (coding\, analytics\, design\, strategy\, research\, communication) to explore the data\, build models/solutions\, and turn findings into something useful.\nMentors support you throughout (approach selection\, troubleshooting\, interpretation\, and presentation).\nYou’ll finish by presenting what you built with a chance to compete against other schools!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it matters: \n\n\nHealthcare is one of the biggest\, fastest-moving spaces for technology and data— nd it needs people who can build\, evaluate\, and communicate solutions responsibly. This event is designed to help you build confidence in: \n\n\n\nworking with real-world health datasets + constraints\napplying technical methods (analytics/ML) to messy problems\ntranslating results into clear\, decision-ready takeaways\ncollaborating across disciplines (clinical + technical + operational)\n\n\n\nWho should join: \n\n\n\nAny post-secondary student who’s curious about healthcare\, data\, AI/ML\, product\, design\, or innovation\nBeginners welcome (and supported) + experienced folks who want a meaningful problem space\n\n\n\nNo prior health background required. Coding helps\, but it’s not mandatory there are roles for every skillset. \n\n\nSign up here: Registration Form
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/national-canadian-medical-datathon
LOCATION:Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub\, 1625 Grafton St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J0E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:DHS: Hack to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Hack to the Future — Hackathon Hosted by Dalhousie Hacker Society \nThe Dalhousie Hacker Society is excited to host its first-ever hackathon\, bringing together students who are curious about technology\, innovation\, and building things that matter. \nWith support from Digital Nova Scotia and ShiftKey Labs\, this event will give participants the chance to collaborate\, experiment\, and create alongside a community of makers\, developers\, designers\, and problem-solvers. Whether you’re an experienced coder or completely new to hackathons\, this event is designed to be welcoming\, creative\, and hands-on. \nOver the course of this one-day challenge\, participants will form teams\, explore new ideas\, and build projects from scratch with guidance from mentors and industry professionals. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: March 22\, 2026\n📍 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\n⏰ Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM \nRegister now: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register \n 
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/dhs-hack-to-the-future
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:Ocean of Data Challenge: Foil Forward with Sail GP
DESCRIPTION:Calling all post-secondary students across Canada! Whether you study data science\, engineering\, computer science\, ocean sciences\, design\, business\, sport management\, or you just love sailing\, this one is for you. \nThis time\, Sail GP will be joining ShiftKey\, DeepSense\, COVE and the PIER to host the 14th Ocean of Data Challenge: Foil Forward. \nInspired by the fastest sport on water\, Foil Forward invites students from every background to work with real SailGP race data and shape the future of high-performance sailing. Whether your strength is building models\, telling stories\, designing experiences\, or analyzing performance\, there is a place for you in this challenge. \nWork at your own pace\, sharpen your skills\, and compete for prizes\, including a behind-the-scenes Tech Tour with SailGP. \nIn-Person Kick-off Panel & Networking on June 3rd at The PIER from 4:00PM-6:00PM.\nSubmission deadline is June 10 at 11:59PM\, with winners being announced over social media at the end of that week. \nNote: After the kick-off event\, this event is fully virtual! \nRegister here: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ood-sailgp
LOCATION:The PIER\, 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:SURGE Innovation: Neuro-Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:SURGE Neuro-Hackathon is a free\, weekend-long\, in-person hackathon where students from across Nova Scotia team up to tackle real-world problems using EEG neurotechnology. Teams are formed on-site — just show up ready to collaborate. You’ll choose a problem to solve\, use design thinking to build a working solution\, and pitch it to a panel by the end of the weekend. \nLearn more: https://www.surgeinnovation.ca/events/neuro-hackathon
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/surge-innovation-neuro-hackathon
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SUMMARY:Mission Accepted Space Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Mission Accepted is back for another year! 🚀 \nGet ready to tackle real-world challenges at the intersection of space\, satellite technology\, and Earth-observation data—with guidance from some of the people working in the sector today. \nNow in its 2nd year\, Mission Accepted brings students together with industry experts\, mentors\, and leaders from organizations including MDA Space and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Their involvement gives participants a rare opportunity to go beyond the classroom\, learn directly from professionals in Canada’s space sector\, and build connections that can open doors to future opportunities. \nThroughout the hackathon\, teams will work on challenging problems using satellite and other space-related data. You’ll have the opportunity to test ideas\, develop solutions\, receive feedback from industry mentors\, and pitch your work to a panel of judges with real-world experience in the sector. \nWhy participate? \n\nConnect with the space sector: Meet professionals from MDA\, CSA\, and other organizations working across Canada’s growing space and technology ecosystem.\nWork with real-world data and challenges: Explore how satellite and Earth-observation data can be used to address problems here on Earth.\nLearn from industry experts: Get direct mentorship and feedback from people working in the field.\nBuild something meaningful: Put your technical\, creative\, and problem-solving skills into practice in an intensive\, collaborative environment.\nWin cash prizes!\n\nYou don’t need to be a space expert to participate. Mission Accepted is designed for students from a range of backgrounds and disciplines. Whether you bring skills in programming\, data\, design\, business\, research\, or simply a passion for solving problems\, there’s a place for you on the mission. \nPRIZES\n1st place  –  $1000\n2nd place  –  $800\n3rd place  –  $600 \nSCHEDULE \nOctober 2\, 2026\n5:00PM  |  Registration starts\n6:00PM  |  Kick-off presentation\n7:00PM  |  Dinner\n9:00PM  |  Team confirmation deadline (end of day 1) \nOctober 3\, 2026\n9:00AM  |  Registration starts (coffee & tea available!)\n12:30PM  |  Lunch (provided)\n6:00PM  |  Dinner (provided)\n9:00PM  |  End of day 2 \nOctober 4\, 2026\n9:00AM  |  Registration starts (coffee & tea available!)\n12:30PM  |  Lunch\n1:30PM  | Submission Deadline\n2:00PM  |  Presentations & Judging\n4:30PM  |  Awards & Closing Ceremony \nDate: October 2-4\, 2026\nLocation: Goldberg Computer Science Building\nRegistration: https://www.shiftkeylabs.ca/register \nAccept the mission\, register now!
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/mission-accepted-space-hackathon
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
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SUMMARY:Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Agentic AI for Good: Building intelligent solutions to real-world challenges. \nWhat can you build with agentic AI? The Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026 invites post-secondary students from across Atlantic Canada to explore the possibilities of AI-driven innovation. \nOver five weeks\, teams will work virtually to develop intelligent solutions to societal challenges\, culminating in an in-person final pitch competition at ShiftKey Labs in Halifax*. Whether you’re interested in technology\, business\, social impact\, or entrepreneurship\, this is your chance to experiment with emerging AI technologies\, build something meaningful\, and showcase your ideas. \n\nThe challenge \nThis year’s theme\, Agentic AI for Good\, challenges students to think beyond traditional AI tools and explore how autonomous\, AI-driven systems can address real-world problems. Challenge statements will be announced soon. Full details about the challenge can be found in the slide deck! (click the link!) \nHow it works \n\nForm your team and submit your idea by November 1 at 11:59PM: Connect with other students and assemble your team. Develop your concept and submit your proposed solution.\nBuild your MVP: Work virtually over the following weeks to turn your idea into a working prototype.\nNovember 15 — MVP semi-finals: Present your progress for a chance to be among the top eight teams.\nNovember 28 — Final pitch competition: The top eight teams come together in person at ShiftKey Labs in Halifax to present their solutions and compete for cash prizes.\n\nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nHands-on experimentation with agentic AI\nAn opportunity to solve meaningful societal and business challenges\nCollaboration with students from across Atlantic Canada\nCash prizes\n\n1st place: $2000\n2nd place: $1500\n3rd place: $1000\n\n\nAn opportunity to showcase your work and connect with the Cognizant team\n\nOpen to students across Atlantic Canada \nThe Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge welcomes students from post-secondary institutions throughout Atlantic Canada. The event is primarily virtual\, making it accessible to participants across the region.\n*Eligible participants travelling from outside Halifax will receive travel cost coverage for the in-person finale (restrictions apply). \nReady to build something? \nBring your curiosity\, find your team\, and take on the Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026. \nSubmit your team and idea by November 1st\, 2026! \nThe Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026 is a Cognizant event organized and hosted by ShiftKey Labs.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/cognizant-brainstorm-challenge-2026
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