Hackathons & Maker Labs

Transforming Ideas into Impactful Ventures
StartupScience.io empowers hackathon participants and makers to evolve their innovative ideas into scalable startups. By providing structured pathways, educational resources, and ongoing support, we bridge the gap between creation and commercialization.

But we also know: no two programs are the same.

That’s why everything here is fully customizable. You can shape the platform to fit your goals, your community, and your workflow — whether you’re running a single event or an ongoing maker initiative. Start with our best-in-class tools, and tailor every piece of it to match your vision.

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From Idea to Impact

Hackers Are Founders in Disguise

According to a 2023 report by Major League Hacking, over 26% of hackathon participants go on to launch a startup—whether they meant to or not.

Hackathons spark big ideas and high-performing teams. What’s often missing is the follow-through.

StartupScience.IO helps bridge the gap between demo day and launch day.

Why Choose StartupScience.io?

Structured Post-Event Pathways

Guide participants from prototypes to products with our step-by-step frameworks.

Integrated Learning Modules

Access our ‘Academy’ with 50+ expert-led courses tailored for early-stage ventures.

Mentorship & Collaboration Tools

Connect teams with mentors and track progress through our intuitive dashboard.

Resource & Funding Access

Provide participants with tools, templates, and connections to over 10,000 capital sources.

Long-Term Engagement Tracking

Monitor participant progress post-event to measure impact and success stories.

Custom-Built for Your Format

Whether your program is online or in-person, weekend sprint or semester-long lab, the platform molds to your needs.

Empowering Innovation

Why Universities Partner with StartupScience.io

World Class Entrepreneurship Education

The Startup Science platform is designed to complement and augment academic entrepreneurship programs by providing a structured learning experience.  The education modules in its ‘Academy’ provide concentrated and practical understanding of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, based on real world experience and years of proven research, that can enhance curriculum and classroom programs.  It can be used effectively in parallel with academic programs, and aspiring entrepreneurs can continue to use it to advance their projects after their course ends.  It can also be used as a stand alone experience to help bring ideas to life and get them into the market.

Encouraging and Empowering Participants to Build Beyond the Weekend

The Startup Science platform allows instructors and mentors to assign education modules and specific tasks, and to track progress.  This reduces the burden of repeatedly teaching fundamental concepts and allows them to focus their precious time on working with entrepreneurs to effectively apply that fundamental learning to the specifics of their situation.  It also allows instructors and mentors to upload their own content and assign it to participants, building a robust library for the institution over time.

A World of Connections and Collaboration

No institution is as good as all institutions together.  The Startup Science platform allows academic programs, if they choose, to expose their participants to our global network of fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, accelerators, investors and corporate partners.  It also gives them the opportunity to prepare for, and apply to, the Fulbright Entrepreneurship Initiative (https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/entrepreneurship-initiative).

Long Term Success & Talent Tracking

Most hackathons lose track of their participants once they’ve left the arena.  Hence, it is difficult to collect data on their long term success, which can in turn be used to demonstrate the value that an exceptional hackathon adds for its participants and sponsors.  Startup Science is designed to stay with the hacker through their entire entrepreneurial journey and allows hackathon organizers to follow their participants for as long as they stay active on the platform.  

Extending the Impact of Hackathons

Maximizing Hackathon Impact Through Continued Engagement

Hackathons create a surge of energy and creativity, but keeping that momentum is essential for long-term impact. StartupScience.io’s platform helps organizers stay connected with participants after the event, providing teams with structured pathways, mentorship connections, and community support to maintain their progress.
Through data-driven insights and engagement tracking, organizers can follow teams’ development and measure the long-term impact of their hackathons, celebrating each success story as it unfolds.

Shaping Tomorrow Today

Building a Legacy of Innovation and Impact

At StartupScience.io, we believe in the transformative power of maker labs to spark groundbreaking ideas. By partnering with us, maker labs can extend their influence far beyond the event, empowering participants to build, launch, and scale their projects into ventures that make a real-world difference.
Together, we’re building a future where maker labs innovations drive positive change, and every participant has the resources to realize their vision.
Join StartupScience.io and transform your maker lab into a launchpad for meaningful ventures. Together, we can empower creators, support diverse teams, and fuel the ideas that shape the future. Let’s take your make lab's impact to the next level.

For Hackathons

Hackathons ignite innovation but often lack continuity. With StartupScience.io:

Extend Engagement

Offer participants continued access to resources and mentorship beyond the event.

Track Outcomes

Collect data on project progression, funding acquired, and startups launched.

Enhance Credibility

Demonstrate tangible results to sponsors and stakeholders.                           

Customize Every Step

Build custom post-hackathon experiences, design your own learning tracks, and highlight the resources that matter to your founders.

For Maker Labs

Makers are natural innovators. StartupScience.io helps channel that creativity into viable businesses:

Educational Support

Provide makers with entrepreneurial training to complement their technical skills.

Prototype to Product

Guide the transition from physical prototypes to market-ready products.        

Community Building

Foster a collaborative environment where makers can learn, share, and grow together.

Design Your Own Lab Environment

Whether it’s a university shop or a public maker space, you can tailor the experience, resources, and support network to your members.
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I thought this was just a cool side project. StartupScience made me realize it could be a real company.

Alex W.

Hackathon Winner

Plug In, Power Up

Organizers can integrate StartupScience.IO right into their hackathon experience:
Offer access during or after your event
Reward top teams with startup tracks
Follow up with real metrics on engagement, traction, and launch outcomes
Brand the experience for your event or sponsor

Affordable, Lightweight, and High Impact

No setup required—launch in 24 hours
Affordable pricing for community and student events
Designed to inspire, not overwhelm
Create a pipeline of founders from your hackathon community
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StartupScience helps us turn sparks into fire. It’s changed the way we think about what a hackathon can lead to.

Kim S.

Innovation Program Manager

What If Your Hackathon Became a Founder Factory?

You’ve already built the energy, talent, and creativity. We’ll help you turn it into something bigger.

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What Our Users Say About Us?

I was joining just to see if I should recommend to my members but after the courses and discussion I’ve decided to participate and am already getting value personally.
Loyd Reshard Sr.
Board Chair, Kukua Institute
This is exactly what I needed and can’t pull myself away from it, I had to remind myself to take a break and go to sleep I was so engaged with the process.
Dr. Sam Graber
Founder & EIR, Pitch Global
While Mentoring senior entrepreneurs, my fellow EIR’s and I always notice gaps in basic entrepreneurial education, which often holds them back from achieving their goals. Hence, we recommend every entrepreneur, however experienced or qualified, to go through [the courses in Gravity] and make their foundation rock solid.
KC Chaudhuri
Founder & EIR, Pitch Global
When I registered I thought this was going to be something I would do in the background, instead I am prioritizing this program because of the value.
Rizala Carrington
Tech Stars Alumni
The team systems and the processes around them were instrumental in driving the business to a liquidity event within 12 months.
David Chapman
Starter Fluid / Marcum Accountants and Advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

How does StartupScience.io support hackathons?

We provide a centralized platform for team formation, mentor guidance, and project tracking, ensuring smooth hackathon management.

Can participants showcase their projects to investors?

Yes! Hackathon winners and participants can share their solutions with potential investors and corporate partners.

Can sponsors and mentors engage with teams directly?

Absolutely! Sponsors and mentors can provide guidance, host workshops, and track team progress in real-time.

Is there a way to keep hackathon projects going after the event?

Yes! Teams can continue developing their ideas post-hackathon and transition into accelerator or incubation programs.

Is there a free trial available?

We enable connections between universities, startups, corporations, and investors to drive innovation and real-world impact.