SETA HACK
We bring builders, innovators, and future changemakers together every year to explore the intersection of space, energy, sustainability, and technology — developing impactful prototypes, applications, and solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
13 — 15 Aug
Real-World Impact
Build meaningful prototypes, applications, and solutions that tackle real challenges.
Expert Mentorship
Work alongside mentors, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals throughout your journey.
Innovation Beyond Competition
More than a hackathon — an experience to learn, collaborate, and become part of a lasting innovation community.
The Vision Behind SETA HACK
The future will be shaped by those who can connect disciplines, think creatively, and solve complex global challenges.
However, opportunities that integrate Space, Energy, Sustainability, and Technology within a single innovation experience remain limited.
SETA HACK was created to bridge this gap by providing a platform where students and innovators can explore emerging fields, collaborate across disciplines, and develop solutions that address real-world challenges.
Our mission is not only to host a hackathon, but to inspire a generation of innovators capable of shaping a smarter and more sustainable future.
Four fields. One frontier.
Astronomy & Space
Explore challenges inspired by space exploration, astronomy, and scientific discovery.
Energy
Develop innovative solutions for renewable energy, efficiency, and future energy systems.
Sustainability
Address environmental and climate challenges through sustainable innovation.
Technology & AI
Leverage technology, programming, and artificial intelligence to create meaningful impact.
SETA HACK Innovation Journey
Three days. One trajectory from idea to impact.
Launch & Learning
Kickoff + Knowledge Boost
- Opening ceremony
- Sessions per category: Space 🌌 · Energy ⚡️ · Sustainability 🌱 · Technology 💻
- Design Thinking workshop
- Team activities & brainstorming
- Mentor check-ins
Build & Explore
Execution Day
- Full development time
- Mentor support sessions
- Testing & iteration
- Activities & breaks
- 🔭 Optional: telescope observation night
Finalize & Pitch
Delivery Day
- Final touches
- Submission upload
- Pitch preparation
- Presentations
- Jury evaluation
- Winners announcement 🏆
Challenges
Astronomy & Space
Living Beyond Earth
Design sustainable technologies and systems that enable humans to live safely and efficiently on the Moon, Mars, or beyond.
Protecting Earth from Space Threats
Develop innovative solutions to detect, predict, or respond to space hazards such as asteroids, solar storms, and other cosmic threats that impact Earth.
Developing Solutions for Deep Space Communications
Reimagine how spacecraft can exchange reliable data across vast distances where delays, interference, and signal loss become major challenges.
Sustainability
Rethinking Consumption & Waste
Create innovative ideas that reduce waste, encourage circular economies, and promote responsible production and consumption.
Securing the World's Water Future
Develop solutions that improve water conservation, quality, accessibility, or monitoring to help secure clean water for future generations.
Climate Adaptation & Resilience
Design solutions that help communities prepare for, adapt to, and recover from the growing impacts of climate change.
Energy
Energy Access for All
Design affordable and scalable solutions that bring reliable electricity to underserved and remote communities around the world.
Energy Storage Beyond Batteries
Explore next-generation ways to store and manage energy beyond traditional batteries for a cleaner and more resilient future.
The Future of Energy Infrastructure
Create innovative concepts for smarter, more resilient, and sustainable energy systems that can power future cities and communities.
Technology & AI
Bridging the Digital Divide
Develop accessible technologies that expand digital inclusion and ensure equal opportunities for people everywhere.
Trust, Privacy & Security in a Digital World
Build technologies that enhance cybersecurity, protect user privacy, and strengthen trust in digital systems.
Human-AI Futures
Imagine how humans and AI can collaborate ethically and effectively to shape the future of work, learning, and creativity.
Innovation Challenge
Beyond Boundaries
Have an idea that doesn’t fit a single challenge? Create your own challenge and build an innovative solution that combines at least two SETA HACK core domains.
Astronomy
Energy
Sustainability
Technology
Requirements
“The greatest innovations happen where disciplines meet.”
Powered by visionaries
Forward-looking organizations fueling the next generation of innovators. Hosted by Canadian International College.
13 — 15 Aug
Questions, answered
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Join SETA HACK and become part of a new generation of innovators creating solutions for the future.