CareXR is a FREE (no registration fee), interdisciplinary hackathon that unites over 150 students, children, families, clinicians, and community partners across Canada to design Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) tools that support child & family wellbeing.
March 20–22, 2026
Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada
McGillXR is a student-led collective that unites students, researchers, professionals, and communities to explore how extended reality (XR) technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR), can advance health equity and social justice. We aim to foster critical, collaborative spaces for learning and experimentation that challenge how we envision technology and its impacts on society.
Join us for our CareXR 2026 Hackathon, a creative space for students of all backgrounds to develop innovative VR and AR tools that address challenges impacting Child & Family Wellbeing in one of three areas:
Healthcare
Education
Society
*Please note the Hackathon Schedule is subject to change
February 21, 2025
McGill Engine, 4-5:30pm
(Registration opening soon)
February 28, 2025
McGill Engine, 4-5:30pm
(Registration opening soon)
March 14, 2025
McGill Engine, 4-6pm
(Registration opening soon)
Presented by Snap Inc.
March 10, 2026
Online
(Time TBD; Registration opening soon)
Presented by Snap Inc.
March 17, 2026
Online
(Time TBD; Registration opening soon)
Please review our code of conduct before registering.
Participants in this track are invited to develop immersive tools that improve the quality of health care for children and families or address challenges in health care delivery, resources, and processes.
Projects might include therapies for pain management, immersive training for healthcare providers, or tools for children and their families to understand medical treatments. The goal is to leverage technology to create brighter, healthier futures for patients and families.
This track challenges participants to design solutions that support learning and equitable access to education for children and families.
Projects might focus on creating tools that help individuals with ADHD train their attention and focus, or tools that transport learners to historical places or allow them to interact with ancient artifacts. These innovations will make learning and education more accessible, engaging, and impactful for diverse audiences.
Participants in this category will aim to address social justice challenges and issues that impact children and families in the greater society.
Projects could include immersive environments that foster social connection and mental well-being for the elderly, or create an experience that allows someone to better understand what it's like living with a disability. This track aims to help all individuals to thrive in their communities.
Over $3000 in prizes will be available.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. In addition, sponsors may give out additional prizes.
Our dedicated executive committee is composed of undergraduate and graduate McGill students.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Director of Media Relations
Director of Outreach
Software Development Lead
Software Development Lead
Our advisory board provides strategic guidance and industry expertise to ensure long-term growth and mission alignment.
CEO of Network for Applied Technology
President of McGillXR 2023-2024
The deadline for registration is March 1st, 2026.
