Build with Gemini XPRIZE
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Quick Answer
A global online innovation challenge by XPRIZE, inviting participants to leverage Google Gemini for groundbreaking solutions, with a ₹18.6 crore prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹18 Cr
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- XPRIZE Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by XPRIZE Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Build with Gemini XPRIZE is a prestigious global innovation challenge presented by XPRIZE, in collaboration with Google, designed to inspire and empower innovators worldwide to harness the capabilities of Google's Gemini AI models. This challenge seeks to uncover novel applications and solutions that address critical global issues across various domains, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with advanced AI.
Who Should Apply This challenge is open to a diverse range of participants, including individual developers, researchers, startups, academic teams, and established companies from around the globe. Participants are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex problems and develop comprehensive solutions.
Tracks & Themes While the challenge encourages broad innovation, key areas of focus include:
- Machine Learning/AI: Developing cutting-edge AI models and applications using Gemini.
- Education: Creating innovative tools and platforms that enhance learning experiences and accessibility.
- Productivity: Building solutions that significantly improve efficiency, workflow, and problem-solving across industries.
Format & Timeline The Build with Gemini XPRIZE is an online, multi-stage competition spanning several months. Participants will develop and submit their solutions, which will undergo rigorous evaluation by a panel of expert judges. The challenge provides a structured framework for innovation, offering resources and support to help teams bring their ideas to fruition.
Prizes A substantial prize pool of ₹18.6 crore is available to the winning teams, recognizing their exceptional contributions and groundbreaking innovations. The prize aims to support the further development and deployment of the most impactful solutions.
Eligibility Open to global participants, including individuals and teams, without specific geographic restrictions. There are no explicit team size limitations, encouraging both solo innovators and larger collaborative groups to participate.
How to Apply Interested participants can register and submit their entries through the official Devpost platform. The registration and submission deadline is August 17, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
XPRIZE Foundation XPRIZE Foundation, founded in 1994 by Peter Diamandis, is a global nonprofit organization that designs and manages large-scale incentive prize competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges. XPRIZE competitions have total purses ranging from $1 million to…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹18 Cr
What You Get
A ₹18.6 crore cash prize pool is available to winning teams, intended to support the further development and deployment of their impactful solutions.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Polyfork Wins $500,000 Gemini XPRIZE on $4,428 Month-One Revenuefourweekmba.com · last week
Source: Google News aggregated
