Register yourself before 22nd Nov, 2026 · Top teams get $100 in Google Cloud credits · 100% virtual, open across India · Four problem statements on Gemini Enterprise · ₹8 lakh in prizes · Register yourself before 22nd Nov, 2026 · Top teams get $100 in Google Cloud credits · 100% virtual, open across India · Four problem statements on Gemini Enterprise · ₹8 lakh in prizes · Register yourself before 22nd Nov, 2026 · Top teams get $100 in Google Cloud credits · 100% virtual, open across India · Four problem statements on Gemini Enterprise · ₹8 lakh in prizes · Register yourself before 22nd Nov, 2026 · Top teams get $100 in Google Cloud credits · 100% virtual, open across India · Four problem statements on Gemini Enterprise · ₹8 lakh in prizes ·
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YourStory presents Built with Google Gemini — with support from Google Cloud, powered by Hack2skill

About the programme

One Funnel. All of India. Built Around Gemini.

Built 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

Real-world problem solving

Work on problems Indian enterprises are actually facing, not toy exercises.

$100 in Google Cloud credits

Issued to every one of the 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

  1. Step 1RegisterSign up free, form a team of 1–4.
  2. Step 2Submit an ideaPick one of four problem statements and tell us how you’d solve it.
  3. Step 3Get shortlistedTop teams will be selected and awarded $100 in Google Cloud credits.
  4. Step 4Build & shipBuild your prototype on Gemini Enterprise, submit a 1–2 minute demo video.
  5. Step 5Get judgedTechnical pre-screen, rubric scoring, and a jury round with Google Cloud SMEs.
  6. Step 6Win8 winners announced from one national pool.
Problem statements

Four Problems. Gemini Enterprise at the Centre.

Timeline

Key Dates

  1. Registration & solutionHackathon Launch4 Nov 2026
  2. Registration & solutionRegistrations Phase4 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
  3. Registration & solutionProblem Statement Explainer Session13 Nov 2026
  4. Registration & solutionIdea Submission Phase4 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
  5. Screening & initial shortlistIdea Submission Evaluations23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
  6. Phase 2 · ShortlistTop teams announced, credits issued28 Nov 2026
  7. Prototype developmentPrototype Development Phase28 Nov - 6 Dec 2026
  8. Prototype developmentPrototype Submission Evaluations7 Dec - 13 Dec 2026
  9. Prototype developmentAnnouncement of Top Teams15 Dec 2026
  10. Grand finaleVirtual Demo Day22 Dec - 23 Dec 2026
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 top 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 five 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 capability25%

Depth and correctness of Gemini Enterprise usage, and the agentic design behind it.

Product quality & execution25%

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.

User Generated Content10%

How well the team shares its build journey through posts, videos or write-ups on social media, and the reach and engagement they generate.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find your answer? Write to us at support+builtwithgemini@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.

Right to Win

Let’s Bring This One Home.

Registrations from across India, 300 teams building on Gemini Enterprise, and 8 winners chosen by one panel.