🌍 Google’s Gemini 3 Hackathon — $100K in Prizes
Google DeepMind is inviting builders worldwide to the Gemini 3 Hackathon—a global online challenge designed to showcase the power of their most advanced AI models yet. With $100,000 in cash prizes and early access to the Gemini 3 API, this is a rare chance to innovate on the frontlines of AI.
🛠️ What You’ll Build
The prompt is simple: create a brand-new application using the Gemini 3 API. Whether it’s a game, research tool, productivity app, or robotic controller—if it’s unique and powered by Gemini, it qualifies.
🏆 Why Join?
- Early Access: Be among the first to explore Gemini 3 capabilities
- Equal Opportunity: Fresh builds only—everyone starts from scratch
- Major Rewards: Win up to $50,000 + interview with the AI Futures Fund
📋 Submission Requirements
- A short write-up (~200 words) explaining your Gemini 3 integration
- Public link to a live demo or prototype (AI Studio preferred)
- Public code repository (if no live demo)
- Max 3-minute video walkthrough
💰 Prize Breakdown
- Grand Prize: $50,000 + social promotion + investor interview
- Second Place: $20,000 + promo + interview
- Third Place: $10,000
- Honorable Mentions: 10 winners get $2,000 each
🧠 Judging Criteria
- Technical Execution (40%) — Code quality and Gemini use
- Innovation (30%) — Originality and creativity
- Impact (20%) — Real-world usefulness
- Presentation (10%) — Clarity of the demo and documentation
Deadline: February 10, 2026 at 6:00am GMT+5 — Open to individuals over legal adult age in eligible countries.
Source: Devpost • Hosted by Google DeepMind
