Tech Winter Break
Solution Challenge 2025
AI for a Better Tomorrow
What is Solutions Challenge?
➔ Organized by GDG On Campus in collaboration with Hack2skill for
student developers from various colleges/universities across India who
are a part of GDG on Campus program.
➔ The Solutions Challenge is an opportunity for student developers to
tackle pressing issues—such as education, healthcare, sustainability,
and more—using Google Developer technologies.
➔ Student developers not only gain invaluable skills but also contribute to
making a positive impact on society. Solutions Challenge
Theme for the Challenge
➔ Aligned on themes for social good, the
Solutions Challenge revolves around
solving real-world problems using
Google Developer technologies.
➔ We have various themes that focus on
leveraging AI and other technologies to
address real-world challenges.
NOTE: Explore the website to learn more about themes.
Theme for the challenge:
➢ No poverty ➢ Reduced inequalities
➢ Zero hunger ➢ Sustainable cities and
➢ Good health and well-being communities
➢ Quality education ➢ Responsible consumption and
production
➢ Gender equality
➢ Climate action
➢ Clean water and sanitation
➢ Life below water
➢ Affordable and clean energy
➢ Life on land
➢ Decent work and economic
growth ➢ Peace, justice, and strong
institutions
➢ Industry, innovation and
infrastructure ➢ Partnerships for the goals
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Who Can Participate?
Non-GDG on Campus Chapter
GDG on Campus Chapter Student developers from Non-GDG on Campus
Student developers from GDG on Campus Chapter may contact the nearby GDG on
Chapter can participate under their Chapter Campus Organizer and they can participate
under the active Organizer Chapter
Note: A chapter can have any number of participants/teams. Organizers will be
rewarded for driving for certain registrations and project submissions.
Registrations-Guidelines & Criteria
● Participants can join individually or form teams of up to 4
members.
● A participant can join only one team.
● The participants must be 18 years or older to be eligible.
● Participants should be enrolled in any university/college of India
Submission-Guidelines & Criteria
● One team only has to submit one project regardless of their number of
team members
● All project submission documents must be in English
Timeline for the Campaign
*Timelines are subjected to change
Exciting Campaign Prizes and Rewards
Registration Phase
Register as an individual
Brainstorm on the given problem statements
Create Dev Profile Link
Verify your GDG on Campus Chapter
Form a team of upto 4 members
Top 100 shortlisted teams
Top 100 teams will get access to a mentor pool
Refine your projects based on the feedback received
from experts
Final submission of the project including deck, prototype
link, Video of 3 minutes and GitHub Repo
Submission Phase
Finalize the problem statement
Build your project*
Submit your project deck, Video of 3 minutes and GitHub
Repo
*Additional credits for those who build their projects on IDX Platform and use Gemini APIs
Top 10 shortlisted teams
Top 10 teams will get shortlisted for the Grand Finale and
will be invited for an exclusive event
Top 10 teams will receive one on one mentorship from the
experts
Top 5 winners will be announced
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Idea Top 100 for Top 100
Idea+MVP Top 10 for Top 10
Registration
Submission Mentorship(Mentorship)
Submission Finale(Grand Finale)
Create Your Developer Profile
To complete your registration, you need to sign up for Dev Profile.
Go to Developers.Google.com
Sign in/Sign up with your Google Account
Fill in your basic details as prompted during the setup
Complete the profile setup
Project Submission
❏ Submit a deck that clearly explains your solution using the provided template
❏ Share a YouTube or Vimeo video (up to 3 minutes) explaining your solution
❏ Share the link to your source code on GitHub
❏ Project created after 1st December, 2024 will be accepted for submission
Note: Projects using Google tools like Gemini APIs, IDX, Vertex AI, etc., will earn additional points
Click here to download the template of submission
Additional points for using Google Developer
Technologies
❏ Gemini APIs
❏ IDX Platform
❏ Vertex AI
Language & Platform Compatibility
➢ Google developer technologies: Your solution will be given extra credits if used the
following tools
○ Gemini APIs to integrate AI
○ IDX platform to build your project
➢ Language Requirement: All submission materials, such as code, documentation, and
presentations, must be submitted in English
➢ Reminder: The focus of this hackathon is to develop AI solution that positively impact
society. Your submission should clearly highlight how your project aligns with this objective
Final Submission
This submission is only for the top 100 Teams:
❏ Provide a functional prototype link based on the mentorship
received from the industry experts
❏ Public YouTube or Vimeo video (up to 3 minutes)
❏ Submit a deck that explains the prototype’s goals, how it works, the technical
implementation, and its real-world social impact
Click here to download the template of submission
Prototype Submissions - Evaluation Criteria
Technical Merit (40%) User Experience (10%)
➔ Is your code well-written, efficient, and maintainable?
➔ Can your solution be scaled for wider adoption?
Ease of Use - Is your solution simple to navigate, accessible and
➔ How effectively and creatively did you integrate
user-friendly?
Google developer technologies?
Suggested tools: Gemini APIs, GCP and IDX
Alignment With Cause (25%) Innovation and Creativity (25%)
Relevance to the Problem - Does your solution effectively Innovation and Creativity - Does your solution offer unique ideas
tackle a key social issue within the theme of the hackathon? and a fresh approach?
Finale:
The top 10 teams will be invited to the finale:
❏ Top 10 teams will pitch their idea to the Jury
❏ Top 5 winners will be announced
Certificates for Participants
Digital certificates of appreciation will be awarded as below, recognizing the
efforts of participants at every milestone.
➢ Certificate of Participation
➢ Certificate for Successful Project Submission
➢ Certificate for Top 100 Selection
➢ Certificate for Top 10 Achievement
Exclusive Support for Top 100 Teams
Mentorship
(Only for top 100
teams)
Access to
Refine your
Pool of
Prototype
Mentors
Q&A session
Thank you!
