University of Calgary â Hackathon
PMC Power Platform Product Sprint 2026
Build. Solve. Get Hired.
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
1 day
Date
Apr 3, 2026 - Apr 4, 2026
About the Hackathon
Build. Solve. Get Hired.
đ PMC Power Platform Product Sprint 2026Build. Solve. Get Hired.Join a fast-paced7-hour product sprintwhere youâll design and build a real solution using Microsoft Power Platform. This is your chance to showcase your product thinking, creativity, and executionâwhile competing forexclusive interview opportunities and recognition.đ§ The ChallengeParticipants will choose from3 real-world problem statementsand develop a solution usingPower Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.Youâll have just7 hoursto:Understand the problemDesign a solutionBuild a functional prototypeRecord a demo walkthroughNo live pitch, submit yourbest versionthrough a recorded video (5 minutes max).đ Awardsđ„1st Place â Product Excellence Awardâ Includesexclusive interview opportunity with BigTrunk Technologiesđ„2nd Place â Product Excellence Runner-UpđšBest Design Awardâ Exceptional user experience and product polishâĄMost Innovative Awardâ Bold, creative, and unique solutionđ„ Submission FormatSubmit a5-minute max recorded demo videoshowcasing:The problem you choseYour solution and reasoningA walkthrough of your productThis format lets you present your work clearly without the pressure of a live pitch.đ Who Can ParticipateOpen to students acrossCanada and the U.S.Teams of1â4 participantsâ± Timeline(All times in MST â Canada)9:00 â 9:30 AM:Opening Remarks9:30 AM â 5:00 PM:Product Sprint5:00 PM:Video Submission Deadline5:00 â 7:00 PM:Judging Period7:00 â 7:30 PM:Awards & Closing RemarksđĄ Why Join?Gainreal product-building experienceWork onreal-world problem statementsGet your work reviewed byindustry professionalsWinrecognition + interview opportunities
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
Apr 3, 2026
End
Apr 4, 2026
Duration
1 day
Prize Breakdown
Awards
- -1st Place - Product Excellence Award
- -2nd Place - Product Excellence Runner-Up
- -Best Design Award
- -Most Innovative Award
Schedule
2026-04-03
Opening Remarks
Product Sprint
Video Submission Deadline
Judging Period
Awards & Closing Remarks
Organized by University of Calgary
Online · Ended
Timeline
Apr 3, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Apr 4, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All projects must be submitted before this date.
Apr 4, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.


