Submission Guidelines

Participants must submit a comprehensive presentation outlining their innovative solution. Teams with working prototypes are encouraged to create demonstration videos showcasing their innovation. Your submission is your opportunity to showcase your innovation to our expert judges.

Presentation Structure - Five Essential Slides

1

Team & Institution Details

  • Name of the Institution/University
  • Institution/University Logo
  • Team Name (if applicable)
  • Names & roles of team members
  • Contact details (email & phone number of team leader)
2

Problem Definition & Innovation Opportunity

  • Define the specific problem your team is addressing
  • Explain why traditional approaches are insufficient and innovative solutions are needed
  • Provide relevant statistics or examples demonstrating the problem's significance
  • Highlight the potential for emerging technologies to create transformative impact
3

Solution & Technical Approach

  • Describe your technology-powered approach and core systems/frameworks used
  • Explain how your solution leverages emerging technologies (AI, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, etc.)
  • Highlight unique aspects of your technological implementation
  • Discuss data integration, development methodologies, and system architecture
4

Impact & Technical Feasibility

  • Quantify potential benefits (performance improvements, efficiency gains, cost savings)
  • Discuss technical feasibility including computational requirements and scalability
  • Address how your solution compares to existing approaches
  • Explain system performance metrics and validation results
5

Implementation & Scaling Strategy

  • Present implementation roadmap with key technical milestones
  • Address potential challenges in deployment and system maintenance
  • Explain how the solution could be scaled across different domains or industries
  • Discuss continuous improvement, system updates, and long-term innovation strategy

Submission Requirements

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File Format

Submit your presentation in PowerPoint format .ppt or .pptx with embedded fonts.

Maximum file size: 15MB

Use format: TeamName_Institution_Category.pptx

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Prototype Demo (if available)

Create a 2-4 minute demonstration video showcasing your working prototype.

Upload to YouTube and provide the link during registration.

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Innovation Category

Select the primary category: AI for Society, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, Smart Mobility, or FinTech.

If addressing multiple areas, select primary and mention others in presentation.

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Important Notes

All presentations and demo videos must be submitted through the CanHack 2026 platform by the deadline.

Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation.

Teams are strongly encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues.

Submission Deadline

January 10, 2026

All presentations and demo videos must be submitted through the CanHack 2026 platform by the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation. Teams are strongly encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues.

Questions About Submission?

For any questions regarding submission guidelines, please contact our team.

contact@theioes.org