Build with AI x Hack Day FUTMINNA is a one-day hackathon for students, developers, designers, and curious minds who want to explore what's possible with AI.

Hosted by GDG on Campus FUT Minna in collaboration with Major League Hacking (MLH), this event is designed to help you turn an idea into a working prototype using Google's Gemini API and Google AI Studio.

Whether this is your first hackathon or you've built before, you'll spend the day learning, collaborating, and shipping something you're proud of.

No one expects a polished startup. We want to see creative ideas, practical solutions, and teams willing to experiment.

 

What You'll Do

  • Form a team or join one during the event
  • Explore the Gemini API and Google AI Studio
  • Build a solution to a real-world problem
  • Receive mentorship throughout the day
  • Demo your project to judges and fellow participants

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is welcome.

 

Whether you're a developer, designer, product thinker, writer, or complete beginner, there's a place for you. Diverse teams build better products.

 

Requirements

What You Can Build

Build anything that solves a real problem or explores a creative idea using AI. Some areas you might explore include:

  • AI Assistants & Chatbots
  • Web & Mobile Applications
  • Education & Productivity Tools
  • Community, Health & Social Impact
  • Business & Finance
  • Creative, Experimental, or Fun Project

The only requirement is that your project makes meaningful use of the Gemini API. If you're competing for the Google Cloud prize, your application should also be deployed using Google Cloud services such as Firebase, Cloud Run, or App Hosting.

 

What to Submit

All projects must be submitted on Devpost before the submission deadline.

1. Project Title & Description

Tell us:

  • What problem you're solving
  • What your project does
  • Why it matters
2. Demo

Show your project in action by including either:

  • A live demo link, or
  • A short demo video (1–3 minutes)

3. Technical Details

Explain:

  • How you built your project

  • The technologies, frameworks, or APIs you used

  • How you integrated the Gemini API
  • Any Google Cloud services used (if applicable)
4. Source Code

Provide a GitHub repository or another link to your source code, if available.

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Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

• MLH Digital Gift Card (via Tremendous)
• Google Swag Kit (to be delivered after the event)

Best App Deployed on Google Cloud
1 winner

• MLH Digital Gift Card (via Tremendous)
• Google Swag Kit (to be delivered after the event)

Runner Up
1 winner

GitHub Collector Pin

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Rasheed Mudasiru

Rasheed Mudasiru

Judging Criteria

  • Best Use of Gemini API
    Judges will evaluate how creatively and effectively teams used the Gemini API to solve a problem, improve user experience, or create an innovative AI-powered solution.
  • Best App Deployed on Google Cloud
    Judges will evaluate how effectively teams used and deployed their application on Google Cloud services such as Firebase, App Hosting, Cloud Run, or other Google Cloud tools.

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