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October 4 - 5, 2025

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Welcome to
MRUHacks

Build. Learn. Innovate.

October 4th - 5th, 2025 | Riddell Library

Looking for a hackathon experience like no other? Gather with up to 150 innovators at the Riddell Library and Learning Centre. Whether you're a designer, developer, or tech enthusiast, you'll be part of a vibrant community ready to innovate and collaborate. Connect with experienced software engineers serving as industry mentors, dive into engaging hands-on workshops, and enjoy complimentary food throughout the event. Your experience comes first at MRUHacks–exciting activities, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to network with companies and other hackers.

Let's do it together!Apply Now
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MRUHacks Event Highlights

About the Competition

MRUHacks is Mount Royal University's annual intercollegiate hackathon. Participants will work together in teams as large as 5 members, developing projects that align with our themes over the course of 24 hours. Whether you're an adept coder or a curious beginner, MRUHacks invites you to join a diverse community of problem solvers, programmers, and builders this October.

MRUHacks 2024 Stats:

80+Hackers
1000+Lines of Code
20+Projects
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72% of people registered had never joined a hackathon before!
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Meet Our Team

Jaunie Williams

Director

Sunny Parmar

Co-Director

Kiera Dowell

Experience Team Lead

Aarav Shaji

Experience Coordinator

Manroop Grewal

Experience Coordinator

Imaan Ansar

Experience Coordinator

Mahek Ramzan

Outreach Team Lead

Gabriel Edward Montilla

Sponsorship Outreach

Asia Ongjoco

Development Team Lead

Aldo Ortiz

Developer

Mehtab Singh

Developer

Nathan Garcia

Marketing Team Lead

Megan Valderrama

Marketing

Jashan Pal Singh

Graphic Designer

Sage Odesanya

Principal Writer

FAQ

What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is best defined as a real-time science fair. Anyone with an interest in technology attends a hackathon to learn, build & share their creations over the course of a weekend, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. You will bring your ideas to life through technology over the course of 24 hours before showcasing them to a team of judges.
When is MRUHacks?
MRUHacks will be held from October 4th - 5th 2025 in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre. More details will be released closer to the event..
Who can participate?
MRUHacks is open to any and all post-secondary students! Graduated recently? No worries, you're invited too!
How many people can be on a team?
Hackers can form teams of up to five people. Team up with anyone regardless of degree, school, or experience level. Looking for a team? Come find one on our Discord.
How much does it cost to participate?
Absolutely nothing! We will provide food for the duration of the event as well as swag items for hackers along the way.
What if I've never hackathon'd before?
MRUHacks is open to everyone no matter their skill level. This is the place for you, whether you're new to coding or a seasoned veteran. Still worried? Stay tuned for a series of workshops to help you brush up on your skills.
When do applications open?
Pre-registration is open right now until April 4th! Visit mruhacks.ca to apply. Act fast, as we only have room for 150 this year!
Why should I participate?
Attending MRUHacks gives you a platform to collaborate with like-minded individuals, learn new skills, and build a sweet project. It is a great opportunity to solve real-world problems, join a community of hackers, and win prizes.