natIgnite Registration
📅 Please note: natIgnite 2025 registration has been extended to July 31st, 2025.
natIgnite 2025 is a 40-hour in-person competition where teams of students and recent grads collaborate with Problem Providers to tackle real-world challenges in aging and caregiving.
🧠 What You’ll Do
Get matched with a team with students and recent grads from tech, design, business, and health backgrounds
Work on a real challenge pitched by your Problem Provider
Complete three short progress check-ins before Hackathon Weekend
Build a working prototype using provided hardware and software
Get support through mentorship, workshops, and workspace access
👥 Who Can Apply
Students and recent grads from all backgrounds and levels. No technical experience required!
📅 Event Schedule
Skill-Up Saturday (August 2): Get oriented, meet other participants, and learn key tools and skills
Pitch Day (August 3): Problem Providers pitch real-world challenges and teams form based on interest
Development Phase (August 3–7): Teams work with their Problem Providers to plan and begin development
Hackathon Weekend (August 8–10): Build your solution, test it, and pitch it to a panel of judges for feedback and funding
📍 Location: Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB
🏆 Prizes and Post-Event Support
A combined total of $10,000 in seed funding and in-kind support is available for the 3 winning teams.
💸 Hacker Fee
To confirm your spot at natIgnite 2025, there is a partially refundable $50 fee which is only charged upon acceptance.
$25 covers your meals, materials, workspace, and other event costs.
$25 is a refundable deposit returned to you after you participate fully (i.e., attend the pre-hackathon weekend, complete 3 short development reports with your team, and participate in the hackathon). This helps us make sure everyone who signs up is truly committed and contributes meaningfully to their team.
What's included with your fee:
9 full meals during the event
Snacks and coffee throughout
Access to hacking space
NAT merchandise
We want natIgnite to be accessible to everyone. A limited number of subsidies are available to waive the non-refundable $25 portion for participants with financial need. Please note:
Requesting a subsidy does not guarantee approval
You may be asked to provide documentation of low income
All applications are reviewed individually, and decisions will be shared promptly
To apply for a subsidy, please visit our website and fill out the subsidy request form before applying.
📝 How to Apply
Register by July 31, 2025
Choose your role (Hacker, Volunteer, Advisor, or Problem Provider) and complete the appropriate form using our participant portal.Complete Your Luma Registration
Once your form is submitted, finalize your registration and enter payment details using this Luma page. Fees are only charged upon acceptance.Watch for Confirmation!
Once accepted, you'll receive a confirmation email with key information and instructions.