11 days ago
Judging Progress
Dear Participants,
First and foremost, we want to thank you for your continued patience. The caliber of the 4,500+ submissions we received is truly outstanding, and our judging panel is currently hard at work giving projects the deep dive they deserve.
Because the projects are looking so good, the team needs a bit more time to finalize the scoring and ensure the most innovative work is recognized. We now expect to share the final results with you on April 8th.
Our judging panel includes members of the Google DeepMind team, who are simultaneously working on some other very exciting…
about 1 month ago
Winner Announcement Update + A Note on Your Submission
We are blown away! The Gemini 3 Hackathon brought in an incredible volume of submissions from builders all over the world — and the quality of what we’ve seen so far is truly something special. Thank you for putting in the work.
🙌 Review is still underway. We’re carefully reviewing all submissions per the official rules. Currently we are in stage one and hope to start stage two in the next week or so.
📅 Winner announcement is delayed. The winner announcement will be moving to April 1st. We appreciate your patience — good things take time!
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about 1 month ago
Update on Judging + Project Gallery
Hello everyone!
We are absolutely thrilled by the incredible response to the hackathon! We received thousands of projects, far exceeding our expectations, and the quality of the submissions is truly outstanding!
Our judging panel is hard at work reviewing projects with the care and attention they deserve. Due to the massive volume of high-quality submissions, we are running behind our original schedule.
We appreciate your patience and will have an updated timeline next week.
We are also working to publish the official Hackathon Project Gallery soon so you can explore the amazing work from everyone.
Thank you again for your…
about 2 months ago
Submissions Are Closed! Here’s What Happens Next (And Important Rules for Development)
To all our registrants,
First and foremost—take a deep breath. The deadline has officially passed.
Whether you are part of a team that successfully hit the "Submit" button at the final second, or you’re a solo dev who ran out of time before fixing that last bug, we want to say: Thank you.
For Those Who Submitted
Congratulations! You shipped. In the world of software development, getting a product out the door is half the battle. You should be incredibly proud of what you accomplished.
For Those Who Didn't Quite Make It
If you ran out of…
about 2 months ago
Final call for submissions
Submissions are due February 9th at 5pm PT.
Don’t Forget: Submission checklist
Run through this list before you sit back from your project:
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Did you create a NEW application using the Gemini 3 API?
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Are all of your teammates added to your submission form? Remind them to accept the invitation so that they’re listed on the project submission!
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Have you created a demonstration video? Is your video public, coherent and shows your project working? Reminder that any content over three minutes may not be viewed by judges.
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Did you provide a Public URL to your AI Studio project…
2 months ago
Submission Checklist: It’s Go Time!!
⏳ There is just one week left to enter your submission to the Gemini 3 Hackathon. Submissions are due February 9th at 5pm PT.
Whether you’re nearly finished with your submission or have been putting it off and are planning to get everything done this week, the deadline is coming soon!! Get some tips from our submission form process, make sure all of your teammates have accepted their invitations to join the project, and use the checklist below to make sure you’re all set by the deadline!
📝 Submission checklist:
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Did you create a NEW application using…
2 months ago
Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the stellar story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your software and talent.
Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include:
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how your project meets the hackathon requirements—aim for the sky!
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how you used Gemini 3
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problem your project addresses
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solution your project addresses
Demo your project in a way that shows judges how real-world users will interact…
2 months ago
Discord Event Recording
Hi there,
Thank you so much to the Google DeepMind team for hosting a live event for participants! If you missed it, the recording is available here: https://youtu.be/JbwBuFYXl4E
If you haven't started, review our Resources tab for inspiration and documentation.
Don't forget to review the rules carefully and make sure you submit all the required items.
Best of luck on your project! We can't wait to see what you come up with!
2 months ago
Discord Event Today
⚠️ Heads up: The Discord Event Stage RSVPs are filling up fast!
If the stage reaches capacity, we’ll be streaming a live overflow on YouTube so everyone can still watch along.
🎥 Livestream overflow: https://youtube.com/live/AdU5_JwKm_s?feature=share
👉 Discord Event Stage: https://discord.gg/eNRrz7p7cH?event=1461754529736560792
🗓️ When: January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ETWe recommend joining early — and either way, we’ll see you there!
If you’re looking for a faster path from “blank script” → “it works,” this session is a perfect jumpstart for your Gemini 3 Hackathon project
🚀 A recording will also be made available.
3 months ago
Live, hands-on Q&A Session with Google DeepMind
Hi there,
We are excited to announce we will have a Q&A Session on Discord with the Google DeepMind team this week!
✨Discord Session: Build with Gemini + Google AI Studio
Join us for a live, hands-on build + Q&A with Omar Sanseviero (Developer Experience Lead, Google DeepMind)
We’ll go from idea to working prototype using Gemini and Google AI Studio—no slides, just real building. Perfect for anyone prepping a project for the Gemini 3 Hackathon.
📅 When: January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
🎙️ Where: Event Stage here on Discord
3 months ago
How’s your Gemini 3 Hackathon project coming along?
Whether or not you have started building your Gemini 3 Hackathon project, the Devpost’s Discord Community is the perfect place to launch your connections with other developers! Not only can you bounce ideas off each other and ask other developers for technical help, but you can also use it to ask the Devpost team questions and eventually show off your project when it’s finished!
🤝 Teaming up
Looking for a team to work with on your project? Post in the Discord channel! You can also use the challenge Participants Tab to search for other developers looking to team up,…
3 months ago
Brainstorming, Building, Submitting | The sky is the limit!
Let’s get started building your Gemini 3 Hackathon project!
Make a plan—it's a launch sequence!
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning project. Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project to help you prepare for takeoff.
Get "inspo" from the Hackathon Resources Tab and reach for the stars!
Figuring out where to start with your project can sometimes be a hurdle in your building journey. The Resources Tab can be a great place to find your footing and take advantage of the documents and other helpful tips.
We can’t wait to see your project!
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