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Learn about Google’s hackathons on Devpost.
Google has an impressive history of fuelling innovation through hackathons on Devpost. Take a deep dive into how these competitions have sparked innovation, fostered a sense of community among developers, and inspired the creation of cutting-edge apps using Google’s products.
Since 2019, Google has conducted more than 16 hackathons on Devpost's public hackathon platform. By leveraging Devpost's services and strong developer community connections, Google has organized competitions that have engaged over 42,000 developers in 166 countries. This collaboration has allowed Google to enhance its developer ecosystem and get thousands of developers using its products in new ways.
Many hackathon registrants have engaged with Google beyond the hackathons, such as by creating Google developer accounts, joining Discord servers, joining Slack channels, and using Google APIs.
Augmented reality and virtual reality: Google’s AR/VR hackathons challenge developers to blend the physical and digital worlds—transforming how people shop, learn, create, and experience the world around them through the use of Google’s ARCore Geospatial API.
With so many great hackathons, it wasn’t easy to narrow down the list to just a few! Here are some of the most notable Google hackathons on Devpost:
Details: This hackathon challenged participants to build a creative app using Google’s Generative AI tools with Gemini. Developers from around the world were invited to unleash their creativity and create apps that leverage AI—from digital masterpieces to impactful products solving real-world challenges.
Highlights: Over 15,000 developers participated in this hackathon, making it one of the biggest hackathons hosted on Devpost! Participants built a wide range of AI-powered solutions including geospatial tools, educational games, business tools, and much more.
“When I read about the Google AI Hackathon, it immediately captured my attention,” said Volker Janz, the overall second-place winner of this hackathon. “The challenge of showcasing what is possible when passion meets technology sounded incredibly exciting.”
Volker was also featured in a Devpost user story—check it out here.
Details: Creators were invited to build a no/low-code conversational AI agent using Vertex AI Agent Builder in one of four categories: knowledge bot, lifestyle bot, productivity booster, or customer-facing bot.
Highlights: Close to 4,000 participants explored Vertex AI Agent Builder in this hackathon. “ArthaRaksha” took home the Overall Grand Prize, for its app that transcribes and translates potential scam calls and helps users identify fraudulent phone calls. Check out the hackathon’s project gallery to see all the submitted projects.
Details: Developers had the opportunity to participate in this fun challenge that asked them to reimagine a classic slide puzzle using Flutter. Whether that meant creating a new design, rebuilding the puzzle from scratch, or integrating packages in new, interesting ways, developers were encouraged to push their imagination.
Highlights: Nearly 5,500 participants answered the call to reimagine the classic slide puzzle. There were 40 winning projects in different categories including Best Animation/Design, Best Execution, Most Creative, Best Educational Content, and more. See the winning projects and all submitted projects in the hackathon’s project gallery.
Details: Developers and creators were invited to go beyond the map in this hackathon. They were challenged to either use Geospatial Creator to build an augmented reality experience in Adobe Aero or Unity, or use Photorealistic 3D Tiles to create a 3D virtual, immersive experience.
Highlights: Almost 3,000 participants joined this hackathon to create AR or virtual 3D experiences on a global scale. There were 16 winning projects in five categories. The projects showed a wide range of uses including encouraging local discovery, creating immersive audio-visual experiences, and redefining how architects collaborate and visualize designs. Check out the hackathon’s project gallery to see all the submitted projects.
Developers from Devpost’s community, bringing diverse skill sets and backgrounds, participate in Google hackathons. Here’s a closer look at the participants who have connected with Google through hackathons:
Devpost has proudly powered Google’s hackathons since 2019. In addition to providing a hackathon platform to manage registrations, team building, judging, and more, the Devpost team assists with event logistics, including setting up the event, supporting participants, and prize fulfillment.
We also connect Google with developers in our global community. Our joint efforts help Google continue to grow its developer programs beyond hackathons as many registrants create Google developer accounts, join Discord servers and Slack channels, and use Google APIs.
Google’s hackathons allow its developer community to collaborate, learn, and inspire each other. These competitions help expand the reach of Google’s products and grow its network of talented developers.
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