Name: Byte. Hack Days
Start: 2026-02-28T12:00:00.000-05:00
End: 2026-03-01T13:15:00.000-05:00
Location: Byte. Hack Days

Byte. Hack Days

Build AI that makes people say WHOA using the Google Gemini API — 12 hours. Unlimited innovation.

Who can participate

Above legal age of majority in country of residence
All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions

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🚀 Byte. Hack Days Best Use of Google Gemini API

🕠 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM (12 Hours)
🌍 Online Hackathon | IST (GMT +5:30)

Byte. Hack Days is a 12-hour high-intensity online hackathon designed to push the boundaries of AI innovation using the Google Gemini API.

This hackathon challenges participants to build intelligent applications that go beyond basic chatbots and demonstrate real reasoning, analysis, creativity, and practical impact.

We are looking for projects that:

• Use the Google Gemini API meaningfully
• Demonstrate advanced AI reasoning or multimodal capabilities
• Solve real-world problems
• Deliver clear user value
• Showcase technical depth and innovation

🌟 Theme: Best Use of Google Gemini API

Build an AI-powered solution that leverages Gemini’s capabilities such as:

• Advanced language understanding
• Long-context reasoning
• Structured output generation
• Creative content generation
• Intelligent automation

This is your chance to build something that makes people say — “WHOA.”

⏰ Event Timeline

Hackathon Starts: 5:30 PM IST
Hackathon Ends: 5:30 AM IST
Devpost Submission Deadline: 8:00 AM IST

Participants must stop building at 5:30 AM, but submissions can be finalized until 8:00 AM.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Requirements

To successfully submit your project, you must include:

Public GitHub Repository
2–3 Minute Demo Video (showing working prototype)
Clear Project Description
Explanation of how Google Gemini API is used
List of technologies used

Your project must:

• Be built during the hackathon window
• Use the Gemini API actively in backend logic
• Have a working prototype

Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize

Google Swag Kits

3 winners

Awarded to the team that demonstrates the most innovative and effective use of the Google Gemini API. The winning project must showcase advanced reasoning, technical depth, and real-world impact.

Judges

Pranshu chourasia
Technical Lead, ML/Anyscale

Judging Criteria

Effective Use of Gemini API
How meaningfully and deeply the Google Gemini API is integrated into the project. The AI should be central to the solution, not superficial.
Technical Complexity
Demonstrates advanced implementation, reasoning capabilities, structured outputs, backend logic, or multimodal usage.
Real-World Impact
Practical usefulness and potential real-world application of the project.
UI/UX & Demo Quality
Clarity of presentation, working prototype quality, and overall user experience.