Google has launched a Gemini API Developer Competition, with a unique twist: the event is promoted by Christopher Lloyd, famously known for his role as Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy. The grand prize for the winning team is none other than a DeLorean, the iconic car from the beloved film series.
Key Details of the Hackathon
The Gemini API Developer Competition, powered by Google, is a skill-based contest where participants are tasked with developing innovative applications using Google’s Generative AI models, specifically the Gemini.
The event is open to tech enthusiasts, developers, and AI aficionados from around the globe, with the aim of pushing the boundaries of what generative AI can achieve.
The contest, which aims to spur innovation, features a total prize pool of $1 million spread across multiple categories.
Prizes and Categories
The competition includes awards in both innovation and technology categories, with substantial cash prizes:
Innovation
Most Impactful App: $300,000
Most Useful App: $200,000
Most Creative App: $200,000
Technology
Best Flutter App: $50,000
Best Android App: $50,000
Best Web App: $50,000
Best Use of ARCore: $50,000
Best Use of Firebase: $50,000
Best Game App: $50,000
Participants can also vie for the People’s Choice Award, with the most voted app receiving the prestigious Gemini API Developer trophy.
Entry Process
Developers can enter the competition by following three steps:
1. Build an app using the Gemini API.
2. Create a demo video showcasing the app.
3. Publish and submit the app to the competition platform.
Judging Criteria
An expert panel from Google will evaluate submissions based on:
1. Remarkability: The app must showcase AI in a significant and impactful manner.
2. Creativity: The app should be original, innovative, and not a mere copy of existing solutions.
3. Usefulness: The app must clearly define and address specific problems, offering practical benefits.
4. Impactfulness: The app should contribute to accessibility, sustainability, or improve lives.
5. Execution: The app must be of high quality, well-executed, and free from bugs.
Key Dates
May 14, 2024: Competition launch.
August 12, 2024: Deadline for submissions.
August 16, 2024: People’s Choice voting begins.
August 16 – September 4, 2024: Judges review entries and select winners.
October 2024: Winners announced.
Participants are encouraged to leverage Google developer tools, such as Android Studio, ARCore, Chrome, Flutter, Firebase, and Web, to enhance their app development process.
MachineHack has been actively hosting a variety of AI hackathons, each designed to foster innovation and provide hands-on experience with generative AI tools like Ideathon: How to Detect AI-Generated Content, Predict the Price of Books, Bhasha Techathon, and many more.
