10 days ago
It's deadline day — submissions close at 1:00 PM PT
This is it. Submissions to the Build with Gemini XPRIZE close today, August 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM PT. After that, the form locks and no further edits are possible.
If your project is in, nice work. Give it one last read-through and make sure everything is set up correctly. If you're still finishing up, hit submit at least an hour before the deadline.
Submit early, polish later. You can start your submission now and keep editing every field right up until 1:00 PM PT. Get the form filled in first so a slow upload or a last-minute…
13 days ago
Only 3 days left to enter your submission
Submissions are due August 17, 2026 at 1 PM PT.
🚨 Don't leave your upload to the last minute. Video files are large. Internet connections are unpredictable. YouTube can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours to process an upload — and that's before you even paste the link into your submission. Get your video uploaded today, even if you plan to keep polishing the rest of your project right up until the deadline.
There's $2,000,000 in prizes across five categories and the chance to pitch your project at the Moonshot Summit. You will also have…
14 days ago
Impact Workshop & Office Hours
Join us TODAY at 12:30pm PT for the Impact Workshop where you will learn how to communicate your measurable impact in your chosen impact category. See below for registration information:
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_53ku04nRQ5ujZLo0KD2aAA#/registration
We will also be hosting Impact Office Hours today (August 13th) and tomorrow (August 14th) from 9:00am - 10:00am PT where you may drop in and ask questions about measuring impact. The link to join is below:
Build with Gemini XPRIZE Hackathon - Impact Office Hours
- Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
- Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xne-bbux-kpp
Or dial: (US) +1 209-650-0142 PIN: 354 188 880#…
16 days ago
Sign up for the Daily Office Hours and Upcoming Impact Workshop!
Category Impact is 1/3 of the judging criteria and we have more resources to help you complete a successful submission!
On Thursday at 12:30pm PT, we are hosting an Impact Workshop where you will learn how to communicate your measurable impact in your chosen impact category. See below for registration information:
Click here to REGISTER for the Impact Workshop
We will also be hosting Impact Office Hours from Wednesday August 12, 2026 to Friday August 14th, 2026 from 9:00am - 10:00am PT where you may drop in and ask questions about measuring impact. The link to join is…
17 days ago
Event today and one week until deadline!
From Demo to Deployed — Building a Paying Agent Live
Last session, Circle's team explained what it takes to close that gap (click here if you missed it!). This session, they close it in front of you. Learn more about the event and register here.
- When: TODAY August 10 · 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET
- Where: Register here
⏳ There is just one week left to enter your submission to the Build with Gemini XPRIZE Hackathon. Submissions are due August 17, 2026 · 1:00pm PT / 4:00pm ET.
Whether…
20 days ago
Today at 12pm PT: Making Money in the Final Stretch
Reminder — today's session is all about turning your build into revenue before the deadline.
Making Money in the Final Stretch
Whether you've closed your first sale or are still hunting for customer #1, this is a practical roadmap to generate revenue before you submit. We'll cover:
- Pick Your Model Fast: A discussion on how to choose how you'll make money based on what you built.
- Show Your Logic: How to clearly articulate your pricing and unit economics to judges, even if you’re pre-revenue.
- Live Q&A: Ask questions about your project or business model before submitting.
- When:…
21 days ago
Today: Nail your submission. Tomorrow: Make your money.
Two live sessions to help you finish strong. One's today — don't miss it.
Today — Build with Gemini XPRIZE | Submission Walkthrough & Live Q&A
Join us today for a live walkthrough of the submission form, step by step. We'll close with the deadline checklist and live Q&A, so you leave ready to submit.
- When: Today, Thursday, August 6 · 12:30pm PT / 3:30pm ET
- Register & join: Click here to Register
Come with your project open.
Tomorrow — Making Money in the Final Stretch
A quick reminder that Friday's session is coming up too. Whether you've closed your…
23 days ago
2 Upcoming Events! Don't Miss out
Live Submission Workshop — we'll walk the form field-by-field
Submitting shouldn't be the hard part. Join us for the live Build with Gemini XPRIZE | Submission Walkthrough & Live Q&A where we'll walk the submission form field-by-field so you know exactly what to put where.
What we'll cover:
- A live walkthrough of every submission field
- The submission help text, so you know how to answer each field the right way
- The deadline checklist to make sure nothing's missing before August 17
- Live Q&A — bring your questions
When: Thursday, August 6 · 12:30pm PT / 3:30pm ET
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27 days ago
Today at 2pm PT — don't miss Logan Kilpatrick
⏰ It's today. In a few hours, Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind goes live — and you don't want to catch this one on the recording.
Build and Ship AI Apps Fast— live at 2:00 PM PT
This is the real, unfiltered version: how Logan takes initiative without waiting for permission, how he uses iteration speed as an unfair advantage, and how he decides what's actually worth building. The kind of thinking that separates the builders who ship from the ones who stall — exactly what you need with the August 17 deadline bearing down.
🔗 Join here: https://luma.com/moonshots-z7u6
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28 days ago
Circle: Inside the $50K Agentic Payments Prize - Today at 1PM PT
Inside the $50K Agentic Economy Prize
In this live session, the team at Circle (the company behind USDC) breaks down what it actually takes to let AI agents transact on their own — initiating or settling payments within set rules and limits, agent-to-agent, agent-to-service, or agent-to-merchant, with no human in the loop.
Plus: How to…
28 days ago
Tomorrow: Logan Kilpatrick, live at 2pm PT
Quick reminder — our session with Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind is tomorrow.
Build and Ship AI Apps Fast
How to move fast, take initiative without waiting for a perfect spec, use iteration speed as an unfair advantage, and build AI products people actually want — not demos that impress for a week.
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When: Thursday, July 31 at 2pm PT
Not registered yet? Grab your spot — and if you are, add it to your calendar so it doesn't slip by. Come with questions.
With the August 17 deadline close, this is a great one to catch live.
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about 1 month ago
ICYMI: Logan Kilpatrick goes live this Friday
In case you missed it over the weekend — we've got a live session with Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind coming up this Friday.
Build and Ship AI Apps Fast
Logan breaks down how he actually moves fast: taking initiative without waiting for a perfect spec, using iteration speed as an unfair advantage, and deciding what's worth building versus what's just busywork — the mindset that separates builders who ship from the ones who stall.
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When: Friday, July 31 at 2pm PT
Save your spot now and add it to your calendar. Great timing with the…
about 1 month ago
It's back on: Logan Kilpatrick, July 31 @ 2pm PT
Good news — the session we had to postpone is officially back on the calendar.
Build and Ship AI Apps Fast with Logan Kilpatrick
Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind breaks down how he actually moves fast: how he takes initiative without waiting for permission or a perfect spec, how he uses iteration speed as an unfair advantage, and how he decides what's worth building versus what's just busywork. He'll get into the mindset that separates the builders who ship from the ones who stall — and how that same agency shows up in building AI products people actually want,…
about 1 month ago
Submission deep-dive: exactly what to include (and how judges read it)
Don’t forget, you’re not done when you complete your project - completing the submission form can feel like another project in itself!
Remember:
📋 You can review the questions ahead of time by starting your submission early.
✍️ You can always continue editing your project up until the deadline. Check out some tips here.
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about 1 month ago
Update: Tomorrow's Live Session is postponed
Quick heads-up — tomorrow's live session, "Build and Ship AI Apps Fast with Logan Kilpatrick," is postponed. Our speaker had a scheduling conflict come up, so we're moving it to a new date.
You don't need to do anything. If you're already registered or planned to join, just hold tight — we'll announce the new date and time as soon as it's locked in, and we'll make sure you have everything you need to attend.
Thank you for your patience. We're working to reschedule quickly because this one's worth the wait!
In the meantime, keep the momentum
…about 1 month ago
Business Viability Workshop Follow Up
Thanks for attending the Business Viability Workshop yesterday!
Missed it or want to rewatch?
🎥 The recording is up now: https://youtu.be/5BgvnDyP2dw
Resources
Everything referenced in the session lives here: https://xprize.devpost.com/resources
Got 2 minutes?
Tell us what worked (and what didn't) so we can make the next one better: Click here to complete the Workshop Survey
Michelle from Devpost
about 1 month ago
Business Viability Workshop Today
At 9 AM PT today we are hosting a Business Viability Workshop - Register to join live.
Profitability is one of three things judges score, so know exactly what we mean by it. Justin Brezhnev (Hacker Fund), XPRIZE, and Devpost break down how business viability is defined here, plus a live Q&A. Wednesday, July 15 @ 9 AM PT.
Register here for the Business Viability Workshop
See you there,
Michelle from Devpost
about 1 month ago
Don’t miss the Business Viability Workshop
Business Viability is one of three things judges score, so know exactly what we mean by it. Justin Brezhnev (Hacker Fund), XPRIZE, and Devpost break down how business viability is defined here, plus a live Q&A. Wednesday, July 15 @ 9 AM PT.
Register here for the Business Viability Workshop
What else is going on?
Get paid to build in public
Don't wait until the deadline to share your work. Moonshots is putting a separate $10,000 reward (outside of the Hackathon) behind competitors who build in public. This reward is administrated separately from the Hackathon and requires applications and use…
about 2 months ago
New event, build in public rewards, and a glossary of terms
A few new tools for your toolbelt this week.
Today: Build Like a Team of One With AI Agents
Last call. Paige Bailey, AI Developer Relations Lead at Google DeepMind, shows how to put Gemini to work as a real collaborator so a team of one can ship something ambitious. Friday, July 10 @ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Register here for the Paige Bailey livestream
New event: Business Viability Workshop
Business Viability is one of three things judges score, so know exactly what we mean by it. Justin Brezhnev (Hacker Fund), XPRIZE, and Devpost break down how…
about 2 months ago
Event with AI Developer Relations Lead at Google coming up!
Here is another event to add to your calendar:
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You are one person — or a very small team — trying to do the work that used to take a whole research, data, and media department. And the clock's ticking. Join Paige Bailey — AI Developer Relations Lead at Google DeepMind on Friday July 10th @ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Register here for Build Like a Team of One With AI Agents
In this live session Paige Bailey breaks down how she uses agents and multi-model workflows to do far more with less. She'll show how…
about 2 months ago
Take Software to Market event today + Team building tomorrow
This week we have a few events we think would help you succeed in Build with Gemini XPRIZE.
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There is a brutal gap between "this works" and "people are actually paying for this." Join Farza Majeed for a session on How to Take Software to Market in 2026 on Tuesday July 7 @ 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET.
Register for the event with Farza Majeed
In this live session, Farza Majeed breaks a few key topics like:
- What does it take to bring a piece of software to market in 2026?
- How to go from a side…
about 2 months ago
Join us for a Team Building Workshop
Hello again!
On Thursday July 2, 2026 @ 9:00 AM PT, we will be hosting a second Team Building Workshop where you can share your skillset and what you are looking for in a teammate.
Are you looking for a teammate for Build with Gemini XPRIZE? Get ready for a fun interactive session where you will be equipped with the resources to form a team.
Register here for the Team Building Workshop
See you there,
Michelle from Devpost
2 months ago
Join us for a Team Building Workshop
Hello again!
On Friday June 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM PT, we will be hosting a Team Building Workshop where you can share your skillset and what you are looking for in a teammate.
Are you looking for a teammate for Build with Gemini XPRIZE? Get ready for a fun interactive session where you will be equipped with the resources to form a team.
Register here for the Team Building Workshop
See you there,
Michelle from Devpost
2 months ago
Watch the orientation recording, plus your FAQ and Discord
If you couldn't make the live orientation last Friday, the full recording is up now. It covers why we are here, the categories, the judging criteria, what to include in your submission and a Q&A. Worth watching whether you're still shaping an idea or already shipping.
Watch the orientation recording here: https://youtu.be/tf5RPGJvQKw
A few things to keep you moving:
Start with the FAQ. Most of what comes up early (eligibility, the Google Cloud requirements, what to submit, how judging works) is answered here. Check it first and you'll unblock yourself faster than waiting on a reply. https://xprize.devpost.com/details/faq
Get into…
3 months ago
Join us live today
Greetings Hackers –
We are hosting an Innovation Orientation Session today at 9am PT.
Register here for the Innovation Orientation Session
If you’re thinking about what challenge category to choose and what AI tools you can use, then this orientation session is for you!
To help get your questions answered we have released an FAQ page here, a Template P&L here, and there will be an opportunity for limited Q&A during today's session.
See you there,
Michelle from Devpost
3 months ago
Innovation Orientation Session
Greetings Hackers –
We’re excited to have you with us!
On Friday June 12th, 2026 at 9am PT, we will be hosting an Innovation Orientation Session where you can learn more about the challenge and the resources available to you during the hackathon.
To help get your questions answered we have released an FAQ page here, a Template P&L here, and there will be an opportunity for limited Q&A during tomorrow’s session. We recommend posting your questions directly on the Devpost forum here in advance by end of day Thursday to ensure your questions can be answered.
If…
3 months ago
Livestream today!
Thank you for registering to the Build with Gemini XPRIZE. $2M in prizes are on the table with $500,000 for first place alone.
Register for a livestream happening today. Peter Diamandis & Dan Martell: Stop Building Apps. Start Building Products. Thursday, June 4 - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
What you’re building
Build a business with real customers and real revenue. The hurdle: your business operates with AI in one of the categories.
Your business has to be operated by AI agents and must use at least one product from Google Cloud.
Getting started resources are…