Hackathon Overview
ElleHacks 2025, a well-known hackathon in Canada, was held from February 14 to 16, 2025, focusing on promoting diversity and inclusion in the STEM field. The event attracted 195 registered developers to participate, and 72 projects passed the review. It aims to provide a platform for novices to propose innovative technical solutions to global challenges through collaboration.
Participants participate in various workshops, communicate with industry experts and recruiters, improve their skills and demonstrate their creativity and technical expertise. Hackathons always focus on solving real problems, encouraging participants to use their problem-solving skills to create impactful solutions.
ElleHacks 2025 not only highlights the importance of diversity in the STEM field, but also provides an important platform for women and non-binary students to contribute through technical projects, becoming a practical stage for promoting inclusive innovation in the technology industry.
Hackathon Winners
ElleHacks 2025 recognizes outstanding projects in various categories, as detailed below:
Best Used ElleHacks Theme Award Winner
Memora {Old Age} : A community-driven application that helps Alzheimer’s patients with memory recognition and medication management using AI and IoT technologies.
KareBear : An AI-powered virtual assistant that supports emotional learning and expression for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Talktome : A simulation platform that provides personalized strategies to help parents improve communication with their teens.
Best Hardware Application Award Winner
Best Use of EA Data Award Winner
Connect Beyond Barriers: Autism Care : A platform that provides AI-powered support to autistic teens and their parents, equipped with chatbots and expert locator services.
Best Cybersecurity Application Award Winner
Lynx : A digital footprint analyzer that integrates user data to provide reputation management recommendations.
Best Use of Wasp Award Winner
NetNanny : A browser extension and web app that uses AI to protect children from online threats by monitoring social interactions and issuing alerts.
Best Use of Streamlit Award Winner
CyberQueen : A web app that makes cybersecurity education fun for young women through an AI chatbot, quizzes, and factual content.
Best AI Application Using Cloudflare Award Winner
CareOn : An AI-driven app that keeps seniors safe through motion detection and smart alerts.
Best Domain Name Award Winners from GoDaddy Registry
Greener Than You Think : An interactive website that supports teens in emotion regulation through daily mood checks and virtual garden management.
Best Gen AI Application Award Winner
Talky : An app that provides gamified speech therapy for children with speech disorders, using AI to customize speech challenges and feedback.
For more information on these projects, visit the event page .
About the organizer ElleHacks
ElleHacks is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector, with a particular focus on empowering women in tech. Known for its annual Hackathon, ElleHacks brings participants together to collaborate on innovative projects, support skill development, and network building. The organization values educational initiatives and community-building efforts, encouraging creativity and collaboration. Committed to nurturing talent, working to expand opportunities, and supporting underrepresented groups in the technology sector, ElleHacks positions itself as a catalyst for positive change in the industry.
