Stanford x DeepMind Hackathon: Build with Google Gemini. Win up to $5M in Seed Funding*

🚀 Stanford x DeepMind Hackathon: Build with Google Gemini Win up to $5M in Seed Funding | February 1st, 10am–6pm PT Join GDG Stanford for an elite hackathon where you'll build cutting-edge projects with Google Gemini and earn 30-minute VC pitch meetings with top-tier investors. 🏆 The Prize Top teams will be judged by representatives from Stanford, Google, and multiple venture capital funds. Winners earn direct pitch access to VCs writing $500K–$5M seed checks, plus GCP credits sponsored by DeepMind: In-Person Track: Share of $80K in GCP credits Online Track: Share of $20K in GCP credits Investment not guaranteed. Prize is pitch access only. Winning teams gain meeting access but must earn investment through their pitch and business fundamentals. ⭐ Judges & Investors We're honored to have an incredible panel of judges and investors: DeepMind Amit Vadi – Head of Community, Google DeepMind Paige Bailey – AI Dev Rel Lead, Google DeepMind Joana Carrasqueira – Sr Manager, Google DeepMind Thorsten Schaeff – Engineer, Google DeepMind Stanford Prof. Garry Nolan – Stanford Prof. Nikesh Kotecha – Stanford Taarush Gover – Stanford BASES Google Naji Barnes-McFarlane – VC Partnerships, Google Cloud Francis Ma – Senior Director of Product, Google Venture Capital & Investors Utkarsh Bajpai – Investor, General Catalyst Kunaal Patel – Investor, Acrew Capital Nikul Bhatt – Investor, KFC Ventures David Chi – Managing Partner, Beta Capital Amir Kabir – Founding & Managing Partner, Overlook Ventures Ramya Iyer – Investment Fellow, Entrepreneurs First Juhana Peltomaa – a16z Scout Anitha Vadavatha – Founder & Managing Partner, AB Plus Ventures Hongkyu Choi – Partner, Springcamp VC Diego Vargas – Investor, NXTP Ventures Neda Emami – Investor, Bay Angels Santiago Zavala – Managing Partner, 500 Global Maxim Karoubi – Investor, NextGen Ventures Partners Anne Dwane – Partner, Village Global Vicky Kuang – Investor, Draper Associates Leonid Litvak – Partner, Angelneers Andrew Allen – Executive Chairman, Peptone Denis Belyavsky – 12SF 📅 Event Schedule Time Activity 10:00 AM Registration & Breakfast – Light refreshments and networking with fellow builders 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony & Rules Briefing – Official rules, competition format, and optional VC investment thesis talks 11:00 AM Speaker Session – Co-founder of DeepWriterAI on turning high-stakes questions into insights with modern AI 11:30 AM Hacking Begins! – 3-hour intensive build sprint starts 2:30 PM Submission Deadline (Hard Stop) – All submissions must be completed 3:30 PM Semi-Finalists Announced – Top teams selected for live pitches 4:00 PM Live Finals Presentations – Top 6 teams pitch on stage (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A) 5:30 PM Winners Announced – Grand prize winners revealed 6:00 PM Event Wrap-Up 🌐 Online Track Can't make it to Stanford on Feb 1st? We've got you covered. We've added an Online Track for remote participants: No live streaming or video conferencing – work on your own schedule Submission deadline: End of day, February 1st Same deliverables as in-person participants Judging based on traction – same conditions as Phase 2 (7-day social engagement tracking) Prize pool: $20K in GCP credits for Online Track winners VC pitch access for top submissions Build with Gemini, ship a prototype, post your demo, and let your network do the talking. Top submissions get 30-minute meetings with funds. 📋 Submission Requirements Each team must submit by 2:30 PM sharp: One-Pager – Document describing your team and idea Hosted Prototype – A working demo link (via Google AI Studio & Google Cloud Run) 3-Minute YouTube Video – Demo of your prototype (plus optional team introduction) Code Repository – Link to code via Google AI Studio sharing mechanics ⚖️ Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated on: Technical Feasibility – Does it actually work? Is it functional? Innovation & Novelty – Is the approach creative, unique, or clever? Real-World Applicability – Would people genuinely use this solution? Market Potential & Fundability – Could this become a viable, venture-backable company? Go-to-Market Traction – Social engagement on your demo video (likes, shares, views) Social Engagement Component Your 3-minute demo YouTube video must be shared publicly! Social engagement counts toward your score: Phase 1: Engagement tracked during the hackathon (5pm deadline) Phase 2: Second chance – continued tracking for 7 days post-event (measuring viral reach and second/third-degree networks) 🎯 Competition Format Semi-Finals All submissions undergo asynchronous review by our judging panel. Judges score based on the criteria above. Finals Top 5 teams advance to live presentations: 10 minutes per team (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A with judges) Present on stage to the full panel of VCs and special guests Winners announced at 5:30 PM 👥 Who Should Attend This hackathon is perfect for: Builders with AI/ML experience or a passion for emerging technology Founders exploring new startup ideas or validating concepts Students & Developers eager to learn Google Gemini's coding capabilities Existing Teams who want exposure to top-tier VCs Fast Shippers ready to build and demo a working prototype in 3 hours Whether you're a solo developer, have a team, or are already building a startup (some invited participants are at Series A stage), this event offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work to decision-makers at leading venture funds. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I pitch an existing startup? A: Absolutely! If you win, you can pitch either your hackathon project OR your existing company during the 30-minute VC meetings. Q: What's the team size limit? A: Up to 4 people Q: Can I participate solo? A: Yes Q: Can I participate remotely? A: Yes! The Online Track has the same deliverables, with submissions due by end of day Feb 1st. No live streaming—judging is based on 7-day social engagement (Phase 2 conditions). Online Track has a $20K GCP credits prize pool. Q: When do VC meetings happen? A: Winners will schedule 30-minute pitch meetings with selected funds after the event. Q: What should I bring? A: Laptop, charger, and your best ideas! 🎁 What You'll Win Grand Prize A 30-minute private pitch meeting with selected funds from our judging panel, where you can pitch your hackathon project or your existing startup.