Featured Event • UVic Hacks x Inspire UVic
Inspire Hackathon
Team up with Inspire UVic to work on software projects for social impact in this two-day hackathon.
What is the Inspire Hackathon?
The Inspire Hackathon is a two-day build sprint focused on creating software for social impact. You’ll work in teams to ship prototypes that support real causes, with mentors on hand for guidance on product, engineering, and pitching.
This event is open to everyone at UVic. Whether you’re brand new to hackathons or already a seasoned builder, there’s a place for you. You can come with a team or find one at kickoff.
Social impact focus
Build tools, apps, or experiences that improve life on campus or beyond.
Mentors & support
We’ll have organizers and mentors around for debugging, brainstorming, and feedback.
Beginner friendly
No experience required. We’ll help you get started and find a role that fits you.
Tentative Schedule
Day 1: Kickoff & Build
- 5:00 PM: Doors open + snacks
- 5:30 PM: Welcome + theme reveal
- 6:00 PM: Team formation
- 6:30 PM: Hacking begins
- Evening: Mentor check-ins
Day 2: Finish & Present
- 9:00 AM: Build continues
- 12:00 PM: Final push
- 12:30 PM: Project expo & demos
- 2:00 PM: Awards + wrap-up
Schedule may shift slightly, registrants will receive the final plan closer to the event.
What to Bring
Essentials
- Laptop + charger
- Headphones
- Water bottle
- Any hardware you want to use
Teams
Teams are typically 2–4 people. If you come solo, we’ll help you find teammates at kickoff. Designers, developers, and idea-people are all valuable.
Judging Criteria
Social Impact
Does it help people in a real way?
Creativity
Originality of concept and execution.
Technical Quality
How solid and thoughtful is the build?
Presentation
Clarity, story, and demo strength.
FAQ
Do I need experience?
No. We’ll support beginners with mentors, prompts, and team matching.
Can I work on a project I already started?
We prefer new builds during the event, but using old ideas, libraries, or partial prototypes is totally fine.
What should I build?
Anything aligned with the social impact theme. We’ll share challenge prompts at kickoff.
Is there food?
There will be snacks and meals throughout the event.