Welcome to K-Dub Hacks 2026 Get ready for 48 hours of building, collaboration, and innovation. K-Dub Hacks 2026 brings together students and developers to design, code, and test working software from scratch. Solve real-world problems, present to a live judging panel, and compete for $2,000 in total cash prizes.
Event Details
When: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Spur Innovation Center, Waterloo, Ontario
Format: 48-Hour In-Person Hackathon
The Challenge: AI for Contractors This year, teams are challenged to build an AI workflow dashboard designed specifically for contractors. Your goal is to create a unified tool that manages jobs, teams, schedules, and documents, with AI doing the heavy lifting. Key features to tackle include:
Job and project tracking on a single dashboard
AI-assisted scheduling, quoting, and estimating
Document and invoice automation
Crew and subcontractor management
AI-generated summaries and client status updates
Admin workflow automations and third-party integrations
What to Expect
Team Formation: Meet other builders, choose your track, and form your squad on Friday.
Build Weekend: Spend 48 hours developing your project with on-site mentors, tools, and datasets.
Demos & Judging: When the clock runs out on Sunday, present your working software to the judges.
Prizes: $1,000 in cash prizes awarded per track (two tracks total).
Meet the Hosts
Corey Barron (Lead Host): Owner of Enterprise Software Solutions, veteran of 200+ software projects, and organizer of the original RoadStar Hackathon.
Abdul Aziz Hyder (Co-Host): President of the AWS Student Builders Group, backing participants with cloud tools, workshops, and community support.
Building on the success of the RoadStar Hackathon, the team is back with a tighter format and high stakes. Claim your spot, meet your team, and build something you can ship.