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2025-04-16 14:38:13Hackathon Summary
uOttaHack 7, the official hackathon of the University of Ottawa, welcomed a total of 286 participants and 138 project submissions. Spanning the weekend from January 17th to 19th, 2025, the event's details can be found at uOttaHack 7.
Participants concentrated on innovation, technical complexity, practicality, and presentation. These criteria ensured that projects offered unique and creative solutions to real-world problems. The hackathon fostered collaboration, welcoming students from various backgrounds and skill levels to engage in software development and create impactful technologies.
Emphasizing learning and networking, the hackathon provided a platform for both novice and experienced developers to connect and develop skills together. The event aligned with the University of Ottawa's mission to promote innovation and collaboration within the tech community. Noteworthy projects highlighted the creativity and technical skills of participants, contributing to both individual development and potential technological advancements.
Hackathon Winners
uOttaHack 7 featured a variety of innovative projects across 16 categories, awarding 23 sub-prizes to recognize the achievements of 853 participants. The subsequent sections provide an overview of the winning teams and their noteworthy contributions.
uOttaHack General Challenge Prize Winners
- KellerApp: Facilitates communication between hearing and Deaf individuals by translating English to BSL using interactive tools.
- MemoryMate: A smart glasses device assisted by AI, aiding individuals with dementia in recalling interactions through a companion app.
- Sweatris: An interactive Tetris game controlled by body movements, integrating physical fitness with gaming.
Solace Prize Winner
- uOttaType: Enhances document collaboration with AI-driven features, including real-time transcription and chat, using Solace Event Brokers.
QNX Prize Winner
- QNX - Traffic Lights: A real-time traffic light system deployed on Raspberry Pi 4 using QNX 8.0, incorporating pedestrian features and open-source projects.
Survey Monkey Prize Winners
- Opinionated Orangutans: Creates personalized surveys using OpenAI's APIs, tailored to user data and browsing habits.
- Survey Monkey Chatbot: Collects survey data via conversations powered by GROQ AI, incorporating sentiment analysis.
- Cartbuddy: Utilizes SurveyMonkey's APIs to enhance retail feedback and engagement with AI-driven features.
NAV CANADA Prize Winner
DeepCode Prize Winner
- SecureVision: A threat analysis system enhancing raw security data with rich APIs for advanced cybersecurity insights.
Starknet Prize Winners
- Dice-Roll OnChain: Blockchain-based C++ game adaptation on Starknet enabling transparent gameplay through on-chain validation.
- Playtopia: Build Your Game, Earn Real $$$: Allows users to earn money through skill-based games.
- Focusify | Distributed Mental Health Focus App: Promotes focus among students via game mechanics powered by decentralized technology.
Gadget Prize Winners
- cuNext: Improves Carleton Central’s user experience with a redesigned interface using Gadget.
- Skej: Generates schedules powered by AI, simplifying course enrollment with features like professor ratings and voice commands.
Groq Prize Winner
- SilentGuard: Provides discreet emergency assistance via a mobile app featuring AI and simulated phone calls with specific activation phrases.
MLH Prize Winners
- SecureVision
- AgentSingularity: Deploys customizable agents using a UI powered by LLM, enabling function creation from web-scraped documentation.
- KellerApp
- Talent Forge: Facilitates skill exchange without monetary transactions, integrating AI for resume analysis.
- SilentGuard
- Act2Learn: Enhances learning through role-playing scenarios and personalized feedback, utilizing OpenAI API.
Tail'ed Prize Winner
- HealthSync-360: A health tracking application integrating Groq AI, with expansion plans involving major fitness platforms.
For details on all participating projects, visit uOttaHack 7 Projects.
About the Organizer
uOttaHack
uOttaHack is a hackathon organizer and communituy focused on fostering innovation and skill development in the technology and blockchain sectors. With expertise in hosting events that encourage creative problem-solving, uOttaHack has built a reputation for nurturing technical talent and facilitating networking opportunities. Its current focus includes promoting technological advancements and supporting projects with potential impacts on the tech landscape.