ThunderHacks
Algoma University's Flagship Hackathon, Fall 2026 Edition
3 Days. 2 Campuses. 1 Competition.
Hacking starts in
The Second Edition, Scaled Up
ThunderHacks II is the bigger, bolder second edition of Algoma University's flagship hackathon. What began as a single-campus, single-day competition returns as a three-day event running simultaneously across two campuses.
Open Across Two Campuses
Open to Algoma University students at both the Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie campuses, plus Sault College students at the Sault Ste. Marie campus.
A Three-Day Daytime Format
A three-day daytime hackathon running 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day. Build during the day, rest at night, and come back sharp.
Built for 50 to 60 Hackers
We are projecting 50 to 60 participants across both campuses, bringing together builders from Northern Ontario and the GTA.
One Unified Competition
Judging is combined across both campuses into one unified competition, with virtual coordination on the final day so every team competes on equal footing.
Where It All Started
The first ThunderHacks brought 36 participants across 12 teams together for a single-day competition at our Brampton campus. It set the standard we are building on this fall.
Inaugural Winners
- Bidhan Thapa
- Harris Adedeji
- Pratikshya Thapa
- Vikas Saahil
- Joel Saji Varghese
- Niya Jose
- Masir Javed
- Raafay Sheikh
- Tarang Rana
- Rachit Ranabhat
Thanks to Our Inaugural Sponsors
- Shield Identity
- Digital Move
- Food Quotient
Prizes & Awards
One unified competition, judged across both campuses. Compete for the overall pool and for sponsor-backed track prizes.
Main Prize Pool (Overall Track)
Grand prize for the best project overall.
Runner-up for outstanding innovation.
Third place for exceptional work.
Sponsor Track Prizes
Gold Sponsor Track
$750Awarded to the winner of each Gold-sponsored problem statement.
Silver Sponsor Track
$500Awarded to the winner of each Silver-sponsored problem statement.
$3,000 in main prizes, plus additional sponsor track prizes.
Sponsorship Packages
Back the next generation of builders across Northern Ontario and the GTA. Every tier puts your brand in front of student talent at both campuses.
Bronze
- Logo on event website and registration page
- Logo on event T-shirts and printed materials
- Logo on screens at both campuses during the event
- Recognition in opening and closing ceremonies
- Thank-you posts on ALCOMS social media (Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Option to distribute swag to participants
Silver
Everything in Bronze, plus
- Sponsored problem statement (dedicated challenge track, named prize category)
- $500 sponsor track prize awarded in your name
- Seat on the combined judging panel for your track
- Host a workshop or tech talk (in person at one campus, streamed to the other)
- Access to participant resume book (opt-in)
- Larger logo placement across all materials
- Verbal recognition at ceremonies at both campuses
Gold
Everything in Silver, plus
- First pick of problem statement theme
- $750 sponsor track prize awarded in your name
- Event co-branding: "ThunderHacks II, presented in partnership with [Your Company]"
- Speaking slot at opening ceremony (broadcast to both campuses)
- Recruiting table at both campuses
- Top logo placement on website header, materials, and stage backdrop
- Priority access to participant resume book
- Sponsor spotlight post and feature in post-event recap
- Priority consideration for title sponsorship of the next edition
Multiple sponsors welcome at each tier. Custom and in-kind sponsorship also available.
Talk to the ALCOMS TeamReady to Build?
Join hackers from both campuses for three days of building, learning, and competing.