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

🚀 Stanford x DeepMind Hackathon: Build with Google Gemini Win up to $5M in Seed Funding | July 19th, 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 $15K in GCP credits Online Track: Share of $5K 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. 📅 Event Schedule 10:00 AM — Registration & Breakfast – Light refreshments and networking with fellow builders 10:30 AM — Opening Ceremony & Rules Briefing – Official rules, competition format 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 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? 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, July 19th Same deliverables as in-person participants Judging based on traction – same conditions as Phase 2 (7-day social engagement tracking) Prize pool: $5K 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 — Working demo link (via Google AI Studio & Google Cloud Run) 2-Minute Video — Team introduction and elevator pitch 1-Minute Video — Prototype demo (Playcast) Code Repository — Link via Google AI Studio sharing mechanics Data Usage & Judging Consent: By submitting your prototype playcast, you authorize organizers to use your submission in paid social ads (e.g., Facebook). Real-world performance metrics (CPM, CTR, CPC, etc.) will be collected and used as core market validation data for Phase 2 (post-event) judging. You may opt out by notifying organizers prior to submission; data sharing with sponsors and investors is a condition of participation. ⚖️ Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated on: Technical Feasibility — Does it actually work? Innovation & Novelty — Is the approach creative or clever? Real-World Applicability — Would people genuinely use it? Market Potential & Fundability — Could this become venture-backable? Go-to-Market Traction — Social engagement on your demo video (likes, shares, views) Social Engagement Component Your demo YouTube video must be shared publicly. Engagement counts toward your score: Phase 1: Engagement tracked during the hackathon (5 PM deadline) Phase 2: Continued tracking for 2 weeks post-event (viral reach + playcast metrics) 🎯 Competition Format Semi-Finals: All submissions undergo asynchronous review by the judging panel. Finals: Top teams advance to live presentations:10 minutes per team (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A) Present on stage to the full panel of VCs and special guests Winners announced at 5:30 PM 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 hackath