To acknowledge the expertise and dedication of our judges, the following awards will be presented to recognize their invaluable contributions to CanHack 2026.

Judge Recognition Awards

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Best Judge for AI Innovation

Recognizing the judge who identifies the most innovative AI/ML solution with potential for transformative societal impact.

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Best Judge for Creative Computing Excellence

Honoring the judge who excels in evaluating generative AI and creative computing projects with breakthrough potential.

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Best Judge for Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

Awarded to the judge who identifies the most robust cybersecurity solution and digital trust innovation.

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Best Judge for HealthTech Innovation

Recognizing excellence in evaluating HealthTech and BioInspired innovation projects with real-world healthcare impact.

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Best Judge for Smart Mobility Excellence

Honoring the judge who identifies the most innovative autonomous systems and smart mobility solutions.

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Best Judge for FinTech Innovation

Awarded to the judge who excels in evaluating FinTech and digital commerce projects with market potential.

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Best Mentor Judge

Honoring the judge who provides exceptional guidance, support, and constructive feedback to participating teams.

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Best Judge for Identifying Scalable Solutions

Awarded to the judge who excels in identifying projects with strong potential for growth, scalability, and market success.

Certificate of Appreciation

In recognition of their exceptional contributions, each judge will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation. These awards serve as a token of gratitude for the dedication and expertise of our judges in shaping the success of CanHack 2026.

Awardees

isshu

Ishu Anand Jaiswal

Senior Engineering Leader, Intuit
Best Judge for AI Innovation
Venkata P Jan

Venkata Krishna Bharadwaj Parasaram

Senior Project Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA
Best Judge for HealthTech Innovation