Who we are
Techyon is a student-led nonprofit helping Waterloo builders grow through community-driven events, meaningful connections, and access to selective capital.
Supporting
builder communities
and the people
who build them
Techyon is a student-led nonprofit helping Waterloo builders grow through community-driven events, meaningful connections, and access to selective capital.
Our Mission
Create the conditions for people to start building, keep building, and connect with others doing the same, helping them go further, together.
Founded in
2013
Funding Provided
$150K
People Reached
~20K
Presented by the creators of
Techyon runs and supports a small number of focused initiatives, each designed to serve communities of builders at different stages.
2013 - PRESENT
Canada's biggest hackathon that brings together 1000+ hackers from around the world to dream big and build.
2025 - PRESENT
A week-long series of community-driven events across Waterloo that brings together companies, student clubs, builders, and more.
2026 - PRESENT
Small, invite-only gatherings where cool builders come together to tackle an out-of-the-box challenge, learn something new, and bond through doing.
2017 - 2025
Supporting students with grants to pursue projects, attend conferences, and develop skills outside of traditional pathways.
2025
Small, fast grants for builders with an idea and the drive to execute.
Techyon works closely with companies, investors, and community partners who care about supporting builders early.
