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Google Cloud Global Hackathon for Startups

Accelerating the shift towards equity and inclusion.

August 2 - 27, 2021

Showcase your initiatives that are driving change at the 2021 Google Cloud Global Startup Hackathon for a chance to win $50,000 in Google Cloud credits.

About the Hackathon

Startups drive innovation. Innovation sparks change. Living through the global pandemic highlighted the need for innovation and change more than any other event in recent history.


How can you be a leader of change? What can you do to:

  • Advance equity around the globe
  • Expand access to resources and opportunities
  • Build the foundation for a more inclusive society

Why your startup should participate

This hackathon is for startups that want a stage to show the world their ability to make a difference. The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is here to provide you with the platform and the technology to recognize your efforts and accelerate your initiatives. 

Hackathon challenge

In order to win, you must integrate GCP technologies into your company

Highlight your ability to be a leader of equity and inclusion

During the hackathon you will receive mentorship, access to cloud credits and exclusive insights into the GCP. 

Here are some Google Cloud technologies that can help you step up your game:

Google Cloud Run allows for containerization to production in seconds, it’s fully managed and offers an enhanced developer experience. 

Google BigQuery allows you to be highly scalable and flexible for your web and mobile applications

Find the technology that fits your need at https://cloud.google.com/

How can your startup be a leader of change?

Prizes

$300,000 in Google Cloud credit!

We believe startups can drive innovation and change. Therefore, Google Cloud will be awarding three prizes!


The top three startups will each receive $50,000 in Google Cloud credit and will be featured at Google Cloud Startup Day on September 9th.

Judging Criteria

Your projects will be judged on the three following judging criterias: 

Impact, Technical Execution, and Completeness.

Impact

  • Will this solution have market potential?
  • Does this project address equity and inclusivity around the globe?

Technical Execution

  • How has the team effectively utilized the Google Cloud technologies? 
  • How easy is the application to use? 
  • How advanced is the prototype presented?
  • Is there a working demo?

Innovation

  • Is the project new and disruptive?

Agenda

Registration Opens: Monday | July 7, 2021


Hackathon Kick Off Webinar: Wednesday | July 28 @ 11:00 am PT


Team/Startup Registration Deadline: Thursday | August 26 @ 11:59 pm PT


Project Submission Deadline: Friday | August 27th @ 9:00 pm PT


Judging Perioid: August 31 - September 6


Winners Announcement: Tuesday | September 8 @ Time TBD


Google Startup Day: Thursday | September 9 @ TBD

Resources

Learn about the Google Cloud technologies that can take your start up to the next level at cloud.google.com

Google Cloud Run

Google BigQuery

Develop and deploy highly scalable containerized applications on a fully managed serverless platform.

Serverless, highly scalable, and cost-effective multicloud data warehouse designed for business agility.

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