A Hacking Session on Marijuana? GrowUp’s First Annual Cannabis Hackathon is Fast Approaching!

The first-ever GrowUp Cannabis Hackathon will take place Sept. 6–7, where hackers will build innovative tech solutions to the fast-growing cannabis industry. September 6th is going to be an incredible time for all cannabis champions, marijuana members, and dope hackers. It will be a time where hackers will be able to build innovative tech solutions for… marijuana? That’s right! is hosting its very first ! Competing hackers will explore ideas for tracking, purchasing, reporting, strain identification, verification, integration with the entertainment industry, and much more.

Competitors will explore ideas for tracking, strain identification, and more. The Hackathon will feature 24 hours of innovative work, brainstorming, debates, camaraderie and fun. This competition will have competing coders, designers and engineers explore ideas for tracking, purchasing, reporting, strain identification, verification, integration with the entertainment industry, and much more. You can even check out the official preview of the event . If you know what’s good in the industry, then you’ll find that our confirmed partners include , , , , , , and , an all-star lineup of sponsors & partners who are willing to seek the best hackers for the industry!

The Hackathon will be judged by a few recognizable names in the cannabis industry, including Jay Rosenzweig (Managing Director of ), Alex Blumenstein (Co-Founder of , Canada’s first cannabis business accelerator), Rachel Colic (VP Brand Strategy & PR for ) and Matt Shalhoub (Managing Director of ). All of the above have been recognized within the +$30 billion cannabis industry. As the mentions, “Our judges will select the finalist teams who get to get on board the Canabus with Tourbuds,” which is a prize in itself!

Go to to register! As well, Hacker Noon is proud to cover the event to showcase the impeccable talents in hacking! We will be covering from the start of the competition to the very end when we find out the winning teams. If you know that you can make a change in the cannabis industry, to be part of a great opportunity.

So, for all hackers who got the chops, make sure you register quickly before the event’s sold out! What are you waiting for? Get packing, get hacking!