Overview

Are you a student developer ready to create a difference?

Join the Solution Challenge 2026 India and build solutions that solve real-world problems. It’s your chance to use Google developer technologies to design, prototype, and launch ideas that create measurable impact for communities around us.

Let’s build the future with AI.

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Team Team: 1–4 members
18+ Age 18+ only
Location India

What Makes This Hackathon Different?

01.

Build with Purpose

Work on real challenges that actually make an impact in the real world.

02.

Leverage Google Technologies

Use Flutter, Firebase, Google Cloud, AI/ML APIs, and more to turn your ideas into reality.

03.

Collaborate & Compete

Team up, refine your solution, and pitch it in front of the jury.

04.

Mentorship & Recognition

Get guidance from industry experts and earn the chance to showcase your innovation on a national stage.

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Roadmap

Roadmap

Eligibility

The participants must be 18 years or older to be eligible.

Participants must be enrolled in a university/college of India

Participants must form a team of 1–4 members

One participant join only one team

One team has to submit one project

Prize Pool

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Cash Prize worth ₹10,00,000/-

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Problem Statement and Challenges

The challenges are currently in the works and will be revealed soon! Keep an eye out, spread the word, and get your teams ready-something big is coming.

What to Build

Project Submission
Requirements

Phase 1: Registration & Prototype Submission (Initial Submission)

Submit your initial working prototype during registration. Each submission must include:

  • Problem Statement: Clearly define the issue your team is addressing.
  • Solution Overview: Explain how your prototype solves the problem.
  • Prototype Link: A live MVP link demonstrating core functionality.
  • Project Deck: Concise deck detailing your solution and impact.
  • GitHub Repository: Public link to the source code.
  • Demo Video: A short video showcasing your solution and its functionality.
Phase 2: Top 100 & Product Vault

Refined Prototype Submission Shortlisted teams must enhance their solutions and submit:

  • Updated prototype link demonstrating improvements
  • Refined project deck highlighting technical enhancements, scalability, usability, and impact
  • Updated demo video showcasing the evolved solution
  • Brief note outlining key refinements made
  • Updated GitHub repository reflecting improvements

Product Vault Access- Selected teams receive:

  • Structured mentorship and technical guidance
  • Sandbox access and ecosystem support
  • Access to Google Cloud credits, APIs, and advanced tools.
  • Support to improve performance, security, scalability, and production readiness
Phase 3: Grand Finale (Virtual)

Finalists submit their polished solution for evaluation and pitching:

  • Final Prototype Link: Fully functional solution ready for demo.
  • Final Project Deck: Comprehensive overview including goals, features, technical implementation, and real-world impact.
  • Final Demo Video: Showcase the refined prototype in action (up to 3 minutes).

Evaluation Criteria

For Prototype Submission

1
Technical Merit (40%)
2
User Experience (10%)
3
Alignment With Cause (25%)
4
Innovation and Creativity (25%)

Hackathon Journey

Phase 1

Registration and Prototype Submission

Individual Registration : Each participant must register individually on the official platform.

Team Formation : Create or join a team of 1–4 members during the registration period.

Prototype Submission : Each team must submit one working prototype that includes:

Problem Statement: Clearly define or select the issue you are addressing.

Solution Brief: Explain how your prototype solves the identified problem.

Prototype Link: A live MVP link demonstrating core functionality.

Project Deck: Demo Video: A short video (as per official guidelines) showcasing your solution and its functionality.

GitHub Repository: Public link to the complete source code.

Demo Video: A short video showcasing your solution.

Phase 2

Top 100 Teams & Product Vault

Shortlisting : The top 100 teams will be selected based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and technical implementation.

Product Vault Access : Selected teams will advance to the Product Vault stage and receive structured support to refine, test, and scale their solutions.

Access to Resources & Mentorship : Teams will gain curated learning resources, technical guidance, ecosystem support, and mentorship from industry experts and technical leaders.

Refined Prototype Submission : Shortlisted teams must submit an improved version of their prototype incorporating feedback and enhancements.
The submission should include:

Updated prototype link (stable and accessible)

Brief refinements made from previous submissions

Refined project deck (if applicable)

Demonstrated improvements in performance, scalability, usability, security, and technical depth

Refined Prototype Evaluation : Submissions will be evaluated for scalability, user impact, execution clarity, and solution maturity & Production readiness.

Phase 3

Grand Finale (Virtual)

Finalists Announcement : Top 10 teams will be shortlisted as finalists.

Final Pitch Presentation : Finalists will present their refined solutions before a panel of judges.

Evaluation Criteria : Judging will be based on innovation, impact, technical depth, scalability, and presentation quality.

Awards & Recognition : Top teams will compete for prizes, recognition, and opportunities to further accelerate their solutions.

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