About the Challenge

 

Welcome to Hack Arizona HackDay, a 7 hour in person mini hackathon designed to bring students together to build, learn, and innovate in a fast paced environment.

This HackDay challenge is:

Best Use of the Google Gemini API

Participants are encouraged to build projects that meaningfully integrate the Gemini API into their solution. Whether it is building an intelligent chatbot, analyzing complex data, generating creative content, or enhancing user experience with AI powered features, we want to see thoughtful and impactful use of Gemini.

Projects will be judged based on:

  • Effective and meaningful use of the Gemini API

  • Creativity and innovation

  • Technical implementation

  • Clarity of demo and explanation

This is a beginner friendly event and open to all skill levels. You may work solo or in teams.

Get Started

 

  1. Form a team or work individually.

  2. Brainstorm a project idea that incorporates the Gemini API.

  3. Start building at 10:30 AM.

  4. Submit your project on Devpost before 3:30 PM.

Make sure your project clearly demonstrates how you used the Gemini API.

 

Requirements

What to Build

 

Build a working prototype that integrates the Google Gemini API as a core component of your solution.

Your project can be:

  • A web application

  • A mobile application

  • A tool or platform

  • Any creative technical solution

The key requirement is that Gemini API is actively used in the functionality of your project.

What to Submit

Each team must submit the following on Devpost:

  • Project name

  • Team member names

  • A short description of the project

  • Clear explanation of how the Gemini API was used

  • A demo video or live demo during judging

  • Link to source code if available

All submissions must be completed by 3:30 PM.

Late submissions may not be considered for judging.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Best Use of the Google Gemini API
1 winner

Best Use of the Google Gemini API
Awarded to the team that demonstrates the strongest and most effective integration of the Google Gemini API in their project.
Winning team will receive official MLH/Google-sponsored prizes and swag.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Sonia Chakraborty

Sonia Chakraborty
Nuclearn

Austin Efnor

Austin Efnor
Nuclearn

Bailey Hakari

Bailey Hakari
Nuclearn

Deniz

Deniz
Github

Sanchit Gupta

Sanchit Gupta
American Express SWE

Md Arfan

Md Arfan
Phd @UofA

Judging Criteria

  • Google Gemini API Integration
    How effectively and meaningfully does the project integrate the Google Gemini API into its core functionality? Judges will look for depth of integration, proper API usage (not just browser prompts), and how central Gemini is to the solution.
  • Real-World Problem Solving
    Does the project address a meaningful real-world problem? Judges will evaluate clarity of the problem statement, relevance, and potential real-world impact or usefulness.
  • Creativity & Innovation
    How unique and original is the solution? Judges will consider the novelty of the idea, creative application of Gemini, and whether the project presents a fresh or unexpected approach.
  • Execution & Functionality
    How well is the project built and executed? Judges will assess functionality, technical completeness, user experience, and overall polish of the implementation.
  • Presentation Quality
    How clearly and effectively does the team communicate their project? Judges will evaluate clarity of the demo, explanation of Gemini usage, and ability to answer questions.
  • Tie-Breaker Criteria
    If needed, judges may consider how ready the project is for real users, including completeness, scalability, and practical viability.

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