About us
Waterloo Tech is the premier regional hub for developers, founders, engineers, and creators to connect, collaborate, and build. We bring together the local tech ecosystem through high-energy hackathons, live product demos, developer talks, and casual networking socials. Whether you are launching a startup, building with the latest AI tools, or hunting for your next co-founder, this community is your launchpad. We welcome builders of all experience levels from across Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, and beyond. Join us to stay updated on upcoming hackathon events, meet fellow innovators, and build the future together.
Upcoming events
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RoadStar Hackathon - Waterloo, ON
The Prohibition Warehouse, 56 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X1, Canada, Waterloo, ON, CASign Up: https://luma.com/2eyakda4
Welcome to the RoadStar Hackathon 2026, a multi-day event dedicated to building software solutions for the trucking and logistics industry. Designed for students, developers, and industry visionaries, this hackathon provides a hands-on platform to solve real-world challenges facing modern supply chains. Whether you are passionate about fleet operations, logistics software, or artificial intelligence, this event is your opportunity to build products that make a tangible impact on how goods move across North America.
Participants will have access to industry datasets to develop a wide range of logistics software. Expected projects include fleet management platforms, freight optimiation engines, driver scheduling and intelligent routing tools, and load-matching dispatch systems. Developers will also explore mobile applications for drivers and dispatchers, AI-powered predictive analytics for supply chains, and integration pipelines across major transportation software environments.
Our hybrid schedule spans across the week with two key in-person days bookending flexible, remote coding time. Designed with work-life balance in mind—meaning no forced all-nighters—participants are encouraged to build around their schedules and participate in concurrent local tech week events. Teams will compete for a total cash prize pool of $3,000, with $2,000 awarded to the grand prize winner. To view full details visit roadstarhackathon.com, and reserve your spot today on Luma.
Event Schedule Highlights- Day 1: Kickoff & Team Formation
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Prohibition Warehouse, 56 King St N, Waterloo, ON
- Highlights: Participant check-in, host introductions with Corey Barron and Joe Smelko, an industry talk on modern trucking needs, resources overview, sponsor intros, and dedicated team formation.
- Days 2–8: Remote Building & Tech Week
- Date: Sunday, September 6 – Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Highlights: Asynchronous remote coding, online mentor support, and flexibility to attend local Waterloo tech week events.
- Day 9: Final Demos & Judging
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Location: Spur Innovation Center, Waterloo, ON
- Highlights: Final project submissions, live software demonstrations, sponsor judging, and cash prize award announcements.
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