Become a natHacks
2026 Advisor
Guide passionate developers, designers, and problem-solvers as they bring their ideas to life at natHacks 2026.
Dates: November 6–9, 2026
Location: In person, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering 8th Floor, University of Alberta
Commitment: Minimum 2 hours
Deadline: November 1st, 2026, 11:59 PM MT
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About natHacks
natHacks is NAT’s annual 64-hour competition. Students and recent graduates work in teams to build and present solutions across three themes:
Health
Defense & Security
Construction & Manufacturing
Hardware, workshops, and mentors are provided to support their ideas. Learn more
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What do Advisors do?
Advisors provide feedback, help teams make informed decisions, and guide them through technical, business, and other project challenges. Depending on your experience, you may help teams:
Solve hardware, software, or other technical problems
Define the problem and set a realistic scope
Compare approaches and identify risks or assumptions
Plan testing and consider user, product, or business needs
Strengthen their pitch
Connect with other resources
Who can become an Advisor?
We welcome Advisors with technical, professional, research, business, or community experience.
Relevant areas include engineering, software, hardware, health, accessibility, security, emergency response, construction, manufacturing, product development, research, design, user experience, and pitching.
Why participate?
As an Advisor, you will:
Help local innovators build real-world solutions
Meet students, recent graduates, and professionals working in your field
Learn about new ideas, projects, and technologies
Share your experience and knowledge with the community
Advisor Interest Form
Want to learn more about becoming an Advisor? Submit the form below by November 1st, 2026, 11:59 PM MT.
Submitting the form does not confirm your participation. NAT will review applications and contact selected Advisors with next steps.