Hackathon Summary
JAMHacks 9 was held at the University of Waterloo from May 16 to 18, 2025. As the ninth hackathon in the JAMHacks series, the event brought together 170 high school hacker enthusiasts, and 49 projects were finally judged, fully demonstrating the technical strength of young developers. This hackathon aims to create a platform for high school students to cultivate growth, with workshops and interactive activities to help improve technical skills and expand social networks.
Participants brought a wealth of project results: creative development based on Pico-8, innovative applications using MongoDB Atlas, and generative AI model projects that showcase the application of emerging technologies. The event has set up multiple award categories, including the best new project, the best developer tool, and the best application of generative AI. Prizes include smart watches, drones, QuillBot hoodies, and other hackathon qualifications.
In addition to technical achievements, JAMHacks 9 also focuses on creating fun interactive experiences, especially hosting poker nights, social parties, etc. This hackathon successfully built a platform for young developers to improve their skills, incubate ideas, and connect with professionals, and put its vision of promoting inclusiveness and accessibility in the technology industry into practice.
Hackathon Winners
Overall Award Winners
Mr. Goose : A fun VS Code extension that provides tips and encouragement to beginners, promoting learning without directly solving problems.
Guideline : An AR-based tool that guides novice electronics enthusiasts through breadboard assembly through augmented reality.
ARmatica : Convert 2D hardware schematics into 3D AR models, enhancing the engineering and prototyping process through improved visualization.
Beginner Track Award Winners
Duedle : A task management app that uses AI to break down large tasks into manageable pieces and provides progress tracking to increase productivity.
Single Track Award Winners
Lofied : A Python application that turns Spotify playlists into lo-fi versions with music separation and score generation capabilities.
Womens Track Award Winners
Doomlings : Combining gamification and educational tasks to improve student learning and engagement through a combat game interface.
Warp Track Award Winners
Hack Canada Track Award Winners
Dionysus : A platform for organizing collaborative events and engagement, providing a unified interface for real-time event management.
MLH Track Award Winners
Karma : A social platform for recording and sharing positive actions that promote self-improvement and environmental protection to encourage community participation.
helpidontknowhowtonetworkin.tech : An AI-powered networking assistant that uses facial recognition and LinkedIn data to help make professional connections at events.
SnapCAD : Generate customizable 3D models from images or drawings, simplifying integration into engineering projects.
PEX Labs Award Winners
Arctic Explorer : A Pico-8 open-world game that promotes sustainable practices through exploration of the Arctic environment, expandable with additional mini-games and maps.
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About the Organizer JAMHacks
JAMHacks is recognized in the tech and blockchain space for fostering innovation and collaboration among technology enthusiasts. The organization specializes in hosting Hackathons, providing a platform for developing practical solutions to real-world challenges. With a focus on tech empowerment, JAMHacks has organized several events that attract participants from diverse backgrounds. Their initiatives emphasize technical skill development and network expansion, which fully demonstrates their commitment to advancing technical education and cultivating an inclusive community for aspiring technologists and developers.
