About the Challenge
BuildX Nagpur is a mini hackathon powered by Google Gemini AI designed to encourage students to solve real-world problems using AI and modern web technologies.
This hackathon focuses on idea validation, intelligent system design, and rapid prototyping.
Participants will design solutions where Gemini AI is a core component of the system, enabling smarter, more scalable applications.
The goal is to empower students to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions.
Hackathon Structure
This hackathon will be conducted in two rounds.
Round 1 - Online Idea Submission
Teams will submit a project proposal document explaining their idea.
A working prototype is not required in this stage.
Submissions must include:
โข Problem Statement
โข Target Users
โข Proposed Web-Based Solution
โข Core Features
โข How Gemini API Will Be Used (must be central)
โข System Architecture / Workflow Diagram
โข Expected Impact & Scalability
Judges will review submissions based on innovation, feasibility, and effective use of Gemini AI.
The top teams will be shortlisted for the final round.
Round 2 - Offline Build Round
Shortlisted teams will be invited to the Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur campus.
During this round participants will:
โข Build a working prototype
โข Implement Gemini AI features
โข Present their solution to judges
Teams will showcase:
โข Live project demo
โข Architecture explanation
โข Gemini integration
โข Real-world impact
Final winners will be selected after judging.
Requirements
What to Build
Participants must propose a web-based solution that solves a real-world problem and integrates Google Gemini AI as a central component.
Solutions may include areas such as:
โข AI powered tools
โข Productivity applications
โข Education platforms
โข Smart assistants
โข Data-driven web applications
Creativity and real-world usefulness are encouraged.
What to Submit
Round 1 Submission
Teams must submit a project proposal document (PDF) including:
Problem Statement
Target Users
Proposed Web-Based Solution
Core Features
Gemini API Integration
Architecture Diagram
Expected Impact & Scalability
Document limit: Maximum 4 pages
Round 2 Submission
Finalists must submit:
โข Devpost project page
โข GitHub repository
โข Working prototype
โข Demo video
โข Project presentation
Prizes
Winner โ BuildX Nagpur
โข Winner Certificate
โข Hackathon Champion Recognition
โข Google / Sponsor Swag
Runner-Up โ BuildX Nagpur
โข Runner-Up Certificate
โข Hackathon Recognition
โข Sponsor / Community Swag
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr. L.h patil
Hod (pce cse department)
Mr. Himanshu taiwade
Technical head(pce cse)
Judging Criteria
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Judging criteria
1.Innovation & Creativity โ 25% 2.Use of Gemini AI โ 30% 3.Technical Implementation โ 25% 4.Impact & Scalability โ 20%


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