2 months ago
And the winners are...
The Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon has officially come to a close, and we are thrilled to announce the winners!
This year's hackathon saw an impressive turnout with 1,344 participants from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The creativity and innovation on display were truly inspiring. Participants were challenged to build groundbreaking applications using the Gemini API, tackling critical issues in security, sovereignty, sustainability, and the smart use of data and AI.
After careful deliberation, our judges have selected the following winners:
1st Place: CogniPath
CogniPath is an AI-powered educational platform designed to help children, including those with autism, improve…
3 months ago
Delaying the Winner Announcement
Hello Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon devs!
We are very excited by the number and quality of projects submitted to the hackathon. We wanted to share with you all that we have decided to extend the judging period by a few days to accommodate more time for the judges to review the stellar projects we’ve received. With that being said the Winner Announcement will now be on December 5th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Good luck to everyone!
3 months ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon.
Submissions are due November 11th at 5pm BST.
Don't forget: Submission Checklist 
Run through this list before you sit back from your project:
- Did you build a Project with Google Gemini API, in either Google AI Studio, or Vertex AI environment?
- Did you provide a public link to your project for judges to test?
- Did you provide your Google Project ID?
- Did you provide a link to your public code repository showing use of Gemini product within your idea?
- Did you provide a text…
3 months ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your software and talent.
Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include
- how your project meets the hackathon requirements
- tools you used
- problem your project addresses
- solution your project addresses
- Demo your project in a way that shows judges how real-world users will interact and benefit from it
Time-saving Tip
- Write out…
4 months ago
Optimize your project for the Judges
The review team and Judges are eagerly awaiting to see what you built! As you continue to work on your project over the next few weeks, keep in mind how the judging process works.
Benjamin Sadik
Catayoun Azarm
Eloise de Carvalho
Kimoon Kim
Marco Acunzo
Judging Stage One
Submissions are locked in on November 11th and then Stage One of judging commences. The review team at Devpost and Google Cloud will review your submission materials to ensure they are complete, eligible and meet a baseline level of viability to move to Stage Two. At a minimum, this means…
4 months ago
Prizes, prizes, prizes!
Want to win some amazing prizes? Of course you do! The Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon has some incredible prizes up for grabs, and we wanted to remind you of what you could win. Check out this list of the overall prizes:
1st Place
- $7,500 in USD
- 30-minute Virtual Meeting with a Google Team Member
- Social Promo of the Project
2nd Place
- $5,000 in USD
- 30-minute Virtual Meeting with a Google Team Member
- Social Promo of the Project
3rd Place
- $2,500 in USD
- 30-minute Virtual Meeting with a Google Team Member
- Social Promo of the Project
Honorable Mentions (5)
- $1,000 in…
4 months ago
How’s your Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon project coming along?
Hi there,
No matter where you are in your Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon project, the Devpost’s Discord Community is a great place to connect with fellow developers! Share ideas, ask for technical help, or get questions answered by the Google Cloud and Devpost teams. You can even show off your finished project.
Teaming Up
Need to find a team? Post in the Discord channel or use the challenge Participants Tab to connect with other developers and see if they'd like to collaborate.
Resources
If you're feeling stuck, check out the Resources Tab. It's full of helpful information,…
4 months ago
Let's get this Project Started!
Greetings, Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon participants! It's time to kickstart your project journey.
Plan for Success
Remember, a well-planned project is more likely to win. For helpful planning tips, check out our Project Planning Guide.
Explore Hackathon Resources.
Feeling unsure about where to begin? The Resources Tab has valuable information and tools to help you get started and stay on track.
We're excited to see your innovative creations!