Neuro-Hackathon

SURGE Science Innovation Sandbox

Build it. Break it. Pitch it.

A free weekend hackathon where teams go from problem to pitching using EEG neurotechnology to win prizes.

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<h2>SURGE Neurohackathon</h2><p><strong><strong>Build it. Break it. Pitch it.</strong></strong></p><p><br></p><h3>September 18–20, 2026 | Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS</h3><p>SURGE Neuro-Hackathon is a free, weekend-long, in-person hackathon where students from across Nova Scotia team up to tackle real-world problems using EEG neurotechnology. Teams are formed on-site — just show up ready to collaborate. You'll choose a problem to solve, use design thinking to build a working solution, and pitch it to a panel by the end of the weekend.</p><h4>What you'll do</h4><p>Over the course of the weekend, you'll:</p><ul><li>Get placed into an interdisciplinary team of fellow students, formed at the start of the event</li><li>Choose a problem to solve</li><li>Apply design thinking to shape your approach</li><li>Use real EEG neurotechnology to build a working prototype</li><li>Pitch your solution to a panel of judges</li></ul><h4>Themes</h4><p>Projects can fall under one of three themes:</p><ul><li><strong><strong>Machine Learning</strong></strong></li><li><strong><strong>Applications</strong></strong></li><li><strong><strong>Hardware</strong></strong></li></ul><h4>Prizes</h4><p>$500+ in prizes for winning teams.</p><h4>Who can join</h4><p>Any student currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia is welcome to participate — all disciplines, all skill levels, no prior neurotech experience required, but coding experience can be helpful. Students from other schools are also welcome to register. Science is for everyone!</p><h4>Logistics</h4><ul><li><strong><strong>When:</strong></strong> September 18–20, 2026 (exact schedule to be sent closer to the event)</li><li><strong><strong>Where:</strong></strong> SURGE, Life Sciences Centre, Room 02660, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS</li><li><strong><strong>Format:</strong></strong> In person</li><li><strong><strong>Meals:</strong></strong> Provided throughout the weekend</li><li><strong><strong>Cost:</strong></strong> Free</li><li><strong><strong>Registration:</strong></strong> Open now through the day of the event</li><li><strong><strong>Questions:</strong></strong> surge@dal.ca</li></ul>

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