What is PrideHacks?

QueerTech's annual hackathon bringing together people from Canada's tech ecosystem to design, build, and implement technology solutions for nonprofit organizations that serve the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

"PrideHacks allows us to connect, support and celebrate nonprofit organizations who are part of the LGTBQIA+ community. As part of Montreal’s tech ecosystem, we feel passionate about collaborating with our local organizations - helping them build and implement tech solutions that will help them thrive." --Google Team

QueerTech is pleased to announce that for the first time in 2022, we will host two PrideHacks events - one in Toronto and one in Montreal!

PrideHacks SERVES

Local 2SLGBTQ+ focused not for profits that have a technology need that they are unable to solve due to a lack of resources and/or expertise.

PrideHacks EMPOWERS

Organizations with technological solutions that enable them to better serve their communities, increase their reach, increase efficiency, and in some cases, even help save people’s lives.

PrideHacks NEEDS

Your help to design, build, and implement these technology solutions! Without the help of our amazing volunteers, PrideHacks wouldn’t be possible!

PrideHacks IS

A great opportunity to help some amazing nonprofits and make a difference for vulnerable communities, while at the same time having fun meeting other people and networking.

Check out this video from PrideHacks 2020 to learn more about the program!

PrideHacks is an inclusive environment, whether you are part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community or an ally - all genders and sexual identities are welcome, and we will be sure to make everyone feel at home.

Why Participate in PrideHacks?

Nonprofits and Charities

PrideHacks teams can help you create a technology plan by assessing your needs and identify what tools you need to successfully run your organization.
For those who are more advanced, we can help you get trained or build simple solutions like a new/ redesign of a website, management of database/ data, implementation of digital services.
For community members, this is an opportunity to build solutions for our community by our community. These solutions can either be stand-alone or connect to our existing solutions.

The best part? You can use this link apply to PrideHacks 2022 starting today! Applications from Nonprofits and Charities are due May 16th, so please don't delay!

Volunteer Project Leads

Are you interested in volunteering to be a Volunteer Project Lead for PrideHacks 2022? Here’s what you can expect:

Gain valuable experience in project management
Support QueerTech and your chosen nonprofit in achieving their goals
Have fun, enjoy yourself and meet new people!

Sound like your jam? You can apply to be a Volunteer Project Lead with this link! Volunteer Project Lead applications for PrideHacks 2022 Toronto are due June 1st, so please don't delay!

Volunteer Hackers & Attendees

PrideHacks 2022 aims to give back to the 2SLGBTQ+ community by supporting nonprofit organizations that work to improve the lives of those in our community. Here’s what you can expect:

Meet amazing folks who share the goal of supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ nonprofit sector
Opportunities to network and improve your own tech skills
Have a great time doing it!

Registration to bring your amazing skills to PrideHacks 2022 is now open! Please Register for the PrideHacks 2022 - Toronto Opening Cocktail & Networking Event here, and register to attend the PrideHacks 2022 - Toronto Hackathon here.

PrideHacks 2022 Schedule

PrideHacks Toronto

Thursday, June 16th

17h30 - 20h30: Cocktail Reception

Friday June 17th

17h00 - 22h00: Day 1 of Hackathon

18h00 - 19h00: Project Presentations & Team Selection

19h00 - 22h00: Start Hacking

Saturday June 18th

09h00 - 16h00: Day 2 of Hackathon

16h00 - 18h00: Presentations & Closing

Interested in attending PrideHacks 2022 - Toronto?

A special thank you to our gracious host, Wealthsimple. Without their support, PrideHacks 2022 - Toronto would not be possible!

A special request from Wealthsimple:

"Wealthsimple is on a mission to bring financial freedom to everyone, no matter who you are or how much you have. Rainbow at Wealthsimple is also on a mission to make sure that queer people and our communities are profusely represented in this mission. We're inviting our 2SLGBTQ+ friends to share their unique money stories at Wealthsimple and how our identities and our challenges affect our relationship with money.

Use the link below to tell us your story! We'll invite you in to our office at King and Spadina to share your story with the entire company in a panel format!"

To participate in the Wealthsimple panel and share your story, click here.

PrideHacks Montreal

Thursday, July 28th