Real-world problem solving
Work on problems Indian enterprises are actually facing, not toy exercises.
About the programme
One Funnel. All of India. Built Around Gemini.
Build with Gemini is a fully virtual hackathon designed to drive hands-on adoption of Gemini Enterprise and the Google Cloud AI stack among working professionals across India.
Register, submit an idea against one of four problem statements, and if you’re shortlisted you’ll receive $100 in Google Cloud credits to build a working prototype and demo video, evaluated all the way through to the winners.
Who it’s for
This hackathon is for problem solvers across India.
Developers, AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and technical founders.
Teams of 1–4Working professionals onlyAcross India· 100% virtual
Why participate
What You Get
$100 in Google Cloud credits
Issued to every one of the 300 shortlisted teams to fund your build.
Industry mentorship
Office hours and guided sessions from Google Cloud and Hack2skill practitioners.
Recognition
Featured across Google Cloud, YourStory, and Hack2skill channels.
₹8 lakh in prizes
Across Winner, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, and 5 Consolation awards.
E-certificate
Issued to every team that submits a valid prototype.
How it works
Your Journey, Six Steps
Problem statements
Four Problems. Gemini Enterprise at the Centre.
Timeline
Key Dates
- Phase 1 · Register & submit ideasRegistrations & idea submission open[Date TBD]
- Phase 1 · Register & submit ideasIdea submission closes[Date TBD]
- Phase 1 · Live sessionsProblem Statement Explainer · Workshop 1 (Building with Gemini Enterprise) · Workshop 2 · AMA[Dates TBD]
- Phase 2 · ShortlistTop 300 teams announced, credits issued[Date TBD]
- Phase 3 · Build & shipInduction for shortlisted teams[Date TBD]
- Phase 3 · Build & shipOffice hours[Date TBD]
- Phase 3 · Build & shipPrototype & demo video submission deadline[Date TBD]
- Phase 4 · Judge & winEvaluation & judging[Date TBD]
- Phase 4 · Judge & winWinners announced[Date TBD]
Prizes & recognition
Eight Winners, One National Pool
Every shortlisted team competes against the same rubric and the same field. There are no per-region winners. The eight winners are selected on merit from across India.
₹8,00,000total prize pool
- Winner1 team₹3,00,000
- 1st Runner-Up1 team₹2,00,000
- 2nd Runner-Up1 team₹1,25,000
- Consolation5 teams · ₹1,75,000 total₹35,000 each
Confirmed$100 in Google Cloud credits for all 300 shortlisted teamsSeparate from the prize pool: this is your build budget.
ConfirmedE-certificateFor every team that submits a valid prototype.
Judging
Evaluation Criteria
Prototypes are scored against four weighted criteria. Tap a criterion to see what’s assessed.
Use case & business impact20%
Whether the problem is real, and whether the solution would actually be adopted.
Gemini Enterprise capability30%
Depth and correctness of Gemini Enterprise usage, and the agentic design behind it.
Product quality & execution30%
Whether the prototype works, how it’s built, and how complete the demo is.
Innovation & presentation20%
Originality of the approach and clarity of the demo video.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t find your answer? Write to us at support+buildwithgemini@hack2skill.com.
Who can participate?
Working professionals across India: developers, AI/ML engineers, data scientists and technical founders. Students and non-professionals are not eligible for this edition.
Where can I join from?
This edition is open to participants in India only.
Is there a cost to enter?
No, participation is free.
What size should my team be?
1 to 4 members.
Do I need Google Cloud experience already?
No. Workshops and office hours are built into the programme to get you up to speed on Gemini Enterprise.
What do I need to submit?
An idea against one of four problem statements at registration; if shortlisted, a working prototype and a 1–2 minute demo video.
What do shortlisted teams get?
$100 in Google Cloud credits to fund the build phase, plus mentorship and office hours.
How are winners chosen?
A two-stage process: AI-assisted and manual idea screening, then a technical pre-screen, rubric scoring and jury round for prototypes. See Evaluation Criteria.