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

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

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

Best App Deployed on Google Cloud
1 winner

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

1st Runner Up
1 winner

MLH/Google Swag Package (to be delivered after the event)

2nd Runner Up
1 winner

GitHub Collector Pin
Curated Sticker Pack (to be delivered after the event)

Honorable Mention
2 winners

Curated Sticker Pack (to be delivered after the event)

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

ISAAC BENEDICT

ISAAC BENEDICT

Fawziyyah Muhammad

Fawziyyah Muhammad

Judging Criteria

  • Functionality of the App
    Judges will evaluate how well the application works, the completeness of the implementation, and whether the core features function as intended. Projects do not need to be perfect, but they should demonstrate a working solution.
  • Use of AI
    Judges will evaluate how effectively and creatively participants integrated Gemini and AI capabilities into their project. The use of AI should contribute meaningfully to the functionality, user experience, or overall innovation of the solution.
  • AI Workflow & Prompting
    Judges will evaluate how participants used Google AI Studio, Gemini prompting techniques, and AI-assisted workflows, including prompt refinement, problem solving, code generation, and effective use of AI during development.
  • Presentation
    Judges will evaluate how clearly participants communicate their idea, demonstrate their project, explain the problem they are solving, and articulate the impact of their solution.
  • User Interface & Experience
    Judges will evaluate the usability, accessibility, visual design, and overall experience of interacting with the application.

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