🚀 Hack Days Kanpur – Powered by Google Gemini

Hack Days Kanpur is a high-energy, in-person mini hackathon designed to bring together student builders, innovators, and problem-solvers from across Kanpur and nearby regions. Powered by Google Gemini and supported by the MLH community ecosystem, this one-day hackathon is focused on AI-driven innovation and real-world impact.

Organized by AITD Events (AI in Tech and Development), this event aims to empower students—especially from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges—to build practical, scalable, and impactful solutions using cutting-edge AI tools.

🌟 What Makes This Hackathon Special?

  • 💡 Focus on AI-first innovation using Gemini

  • ⚡ 7-hour rapid build format (Build → Test → Pitch)

  • 🤝 Collaborative learning environment

  • 🎤 Mentorship support during hacking

  • 🏆 Recognition for unique, scalable, and impactful solutions

  • 🌱 Strong emphasis on innovation over complexity

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this hackathon is your opportunity to build something meaningful.

🗓 Event Schedule (March 30, 2026)

10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & Problem Statement Reveal
10:30 AM – Hacking Begins
01:00 PM – Midway Check-in + Mentorship
03:30 PM – Submission Deadline
04:00 PM – Final Presentations & Judging
05:00 PM – Prize Distribution & Closing

 

Requirements

 

✅ 1. Project Overview

  • Project Title

  • 2–3 sentence summary of your solution

  • Clear problem statement your project addresses

✅ 2. Working Prototype (Mandatory)

  • Functional demo (web app, mobile app, AI tool, automation system, etc.)

  • Live deployment link (preferred) OR clear local demo instructions

  • The solution must actively implement Google Gemini in a meaningful way

✅ 3. Google Gemini Implementation (Mandatory Requirement)

Since Hack Days Kanpur is powered by Google Gemini, every project must:

  • Integrate Google Gemini API or related Gemini tools

  • Clearly demonstrate how Gemini is used within the product

  • Show how Gemini enhances intelligence, automation, analysis, or user experience

  • Explain why Gemini is essential to the solution (not just added superficially)

Projects without proper Gemini implementation will not be eligible for top prizes.

✅ 4. Source Code

  • Public GitHub repository link

  • Proper README explaining:

    • What the project does

    • How to run it

    • Tech stack used

    • Where and how Gemini is integrated

✅ 5. Demo Video (Mandatory)

2–3 minute video showing:

  • The problem

  • Your solution

  • Live demo of the working prototype

  • Clear demonstration of Google Gemini in action

✅ 6. Presentation Slides (PDF)

Slides must include:

  • Problem Statement

  • Solution Overview

  • Technical Architecture

  • Gemini Integration Flow

  • Impact & Scalability

  • Future Scope

📌 Important Notes

  • Core logic and innovation must be developed during the hackathon timeframe.

  • Pre-built templates or boilerplates are allowed, but the main functionality must be built during the event.

  • Fully AI-generated projects without understanding, modification, or technical implementation are not allowed.

  • Incomplete submissions may not be considered for judging.

Your project should clearly reflect innovation, technical depth, and strong AI-powered problem-solving using Google Gemini.

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Headphone
1 winner

MLH Sticker is for Every participants. For top projects we have headphones.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Samarth Mishra

Samarth Mishra
Atlansian

Judging Criteria

  • 1.Innovation & Originality (25%)
    Is the idea unique and creative? Does the solution approach the problem in a novel way? Does it go beyond obvious or generic implementations?
  • 2. Technical Implementation (25%)
    Quality of code and system architecture Functional completeness of the prototype Proper and meaningful integration of Google Gemini Technical difficulty and execution
  • Use of Google Gemini (25%)
    How effectively Gemini is integrated into the project Whether AI plays a core role in the solution Demonstration of intelligent, context-aware functionality Clear understanding of how Gemini improves the product
  • Presentation & Demo (25%)
    Clarity of explanation Quality of demo Confidence and storytelling Ability to answer judges’ questions effectively

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