GenAI Genesis 2026
Canada's Largest AI Hackathon
The world's brightest minds.
One AI mission. 
This March, transform your ideas into AI solutions that matter.
Join GenAI Genesis, Canada's largest AI hackathon, bringing together the world's brightest builders to transform bold ideas into real-world impact
Over an intense weekend of building, learning, and launching, you'll collaborate with top mentors, engineers, and industry leaders to design and deploy AI-powered solutions that solve meaningful problems. Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned developer, GenAI Genesis is where your ideas become reality.
GenAI Genesis exists to empower the next generation of builders to use AI collaboratively, responsibly, and at scale.
By connecting students with world-class mentors, cutting-edge tools, and industry leaders, we help turn ambition into impact, preparing hackers to solve today's biggest challenges as AI reshapes every industry
Why AI. Why now.
Why This Matters Now
AI is reshaping every industry right now, and GenAI Genesis empowers the next generation to turn that shift into real, responsible, and world-changing impact.
$15 trillion projected AI contribution to the global economy by 2030 (PwC)
78% of organizations use AI in at least one business function (McKinsey)
Toronto is the #3 tech talent market in North America and home to the 4th-largest AI talent pool globally (CBRE)
Last Year at a Glance
One year. Thousands of builders. Real AI impact.
A Global Community of Builders
Connecting builders across borders to create what's next.
Jan 28th
Registrations Open
Jan 28th - Feb 22nd
Registration period
Feb 22nd
Registrations Close
Acceptances on a rolling Basis
Mar 13th
Hackathon Day 1/Opening Ceremony
Mar 14th
Tech Talks, Tech Workshops, Networking Sessions and many more activities!
Mar 15th
Hackathon Day 3/Closing Ceremony
The GenAI Genesis Experience
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Built at GenAI Genesis
Best Generative AI Technology Hack
Thought Mirror
ThoughtMirror is an AI-powered journaling companion that detects cognitive distortions in real time and provides gentle, therapist-inspired feedback to help users gain clarity, reframe negative thought patterns, and grow with confidence.
Google & HBSU Best Healthcare AI Hack
imagEHR
imagEHR uses AI inference to automate the extraction and mapping process of multi-modal clinical data to CDISC-compliant SDTM formats, allowing for streamlined research, trial, and regulatory use.
PwC Best Finance AI Hack
Summa
Summa is an AI-powered investor matchmaking platform that uses NLP and real startup data to connect founders with the right investors based on true fit, not just tags. Built through multiple pivots and real founder feedback, it turns messy VC data into clear, actionable matches that make fundraising faster and more human.
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GenAI Genesis 2026
Canada's Largest AI Hackathon
