1stTotal value, to the whole team
$1,500
First place. One total for the team, not per member.
TERMINAL X26APPLICATIONS OPEN
CANtutor AI presents
Terminal X26
A 6-hour hackathon in Toronto, then dinner, the prizes and the results at Connections.
Six hours to build something real, with mentors on the floor and sponsor teams from Toronto judging live. Open to university students, high schoolers and self-taught builders.
- When
- Nov 28
- 9am to 5pm
- The build
- 6 hours
- 25 teams, one room
- The prizes
- $2,200
- CAD, total value
- Connections
- 7:00 p.m.
- Dinner, prizes, results
25 teams will be selected.
Applications close Nov 14. Every roster is read by a person.
Our sponsors
All sponsorsThe companies behind Terminal X26.
Sponsor teams from Toronto judge the demos live, and every team that ships can meet them again at Connections.
Fly.io
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Whimsical
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PCBWay
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Novu Systems
(opens in a new tab)Put your company in the room.
Sponsor Terminal X26 and get in front of the builders who ship, the founders and investors at Connections, and the judging panel on the day.
REGISTRATION CLOSES
Registration closes in
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hrs
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Saturday, November 28, 20269am to 5pm
01
6h
On the clock
02
25
Teams selected
03
10
Max team size
04
$2,200
In prizes, CAD
HOW IT WORKS
From doors to dinner.
- 01
Form a team
3 to 10 people, any age. The team leader registers everyone at once, and it is free. Teams are selected after applications close.
- 02
Build for 6 hours
Doors open at 9 and the clock starts at 10. Pick a focus, keep the scope small, and get a working web app. Mentors are in the room all day.
- 03
Demo, then dinner
Hands off keyboards at 4. Five minutes per team, live demo, no slides. Then Connections at 7: dinner, the prizes and the results.
Prizes
$2,200 in prizes, handed out at Connections.
Judged on what runs, not on what the slide says. Winners are announced at the Connections dinner that evening, along with the full results. Every other selected team leaves with something too.
2ndValue
$500
Second place
3rdValue
$200
Third place
$29.99
Every other selected team
One month of CANtutor AI Pro
Every other selected team gets a free month of Pro for each member. Worth $29.99 per member, for up to 22 of the 25 teams.
All prize figures are in CAD, as one total per placing team, not per member. The Pro grant is valued at CANtutor AI’s US list price.
The closing nightSaturday, November 28, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Connections. Dinner, prizes and the results.
The hackathon wraps at 5. Connections is where Terminal X26 ends: dinner with every team, the prizes presented, and the results announced to the whole room at once.
40% off with code CANTUTORAIDowntown Toronto · venue TBA
- 01
Dinner
Dinner with every team, founder and guest in the room.
- 02
The prizes
First, second and third place are announced and presented in front of the whole room.
- 03
The results
The final hackathon results are announced to the whole room at once.
- 04
Founders and investors
Startup founders, investors and the CANtutor AI team, here to meet the people who built something.
Where
Two rooms in Toronto.
Neither venue is confirmed yet. We will email every team and ticket holder the moment each one is.
By dayVenue to be announced
The build floor
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Toronto, venue TBD
One room, one table per team, mentors on the floor. There is no overnight stay to arrange.
By nightVenue to be announced
Connections dinner
From 7:00 p.m.Downtown Toronto · venue TBA
A separate venue downtown. Ticket holders get the address by email as soon as it is confirmed.
Need step-free access or another accommodation? Email events@cantutor.ai and we will reply.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Eligibility, cost, what you build. Not here? Email events@cantutor.ai.
Why should I go to a Toronto hackathon like this?
Six hours to build something real, with mentors on the floor and sponsor teams from Toronto judging live. Every selected team also gets a shot at a real prize pool and a seat at Connections, the evening dinner where the prizes are presented and the results are released.
Can high school students register too?
Yes. Terminal X26 is open to all ages, and teams can mix high schoolers and university students. If you're under 18, confirm you have a parent or guardian's permission to attend.
How much does a Toronto hackathon like this cost?
Applying with a team is free. A Connections ticket, for the closing dinner, is paid and priced at checkout. Use the code CANTUTORAI for 40% off.
Do I need coding experience to join?
A little helps. Teams are selected on what they can realistically ship in 6 hours. You do not need hackathon experience, and self-taught builders are welcome.
How many people can be on a team?
Teams run 3 to 10 people, from anywhere. You do not need to already know your teammates before you apply.
Is every team that registers guaranteed a spot?
Registering reserves your application, not a place. Up to 25 teams will be selected after registration closes. Only 25 teams fit in the room, so apply early.
What do winning teams get?
The winning team takes $1,500 in total prize value, second place $500 and third place $200, and every other selected team gets one free month of CANtutor AI Pro per member. Prizes are presented at the Connections dinner the same evening, where the hackathon results are also released.
What is Connections at Terminal X26?
Connections is the closing dinner of Terminal X26, from 7:00 p.m. the same evening at a separate Toronto venue. Dinner with every team, founder and guest in the room. First, second and third place are announced and presented in front of the whole room. The final hackathon results are announced to the whole room at once. Startup founders, investors and the CANtutor AI team, here to meet the people who built something.
When are the hackathon results and prizes announced?
At the Connections dinner on the evening of the event. The hackathon results are released there and the $2,200 prize pool is presented to the winning teams in front of the whole room.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Get your team together.
3 people minimum. The team leader registers everyone at once, and it is free. It takes about three minutes.
Registering reserves your application, not a place. Up to 25 teams will be selected after registration closes.
25 teams will be selected.
Applications close Nov 14. Every roster is read by a person.