The Solutions Challenge 2025, organized by GDG on Campus in collaboration with Hack2Skill, invites student developers from various Indian colleges to address critical social issues through Google developer technologies, focusing on themes like education, healthcare, and sustainability. Participants will form teams to develop AI-driven solutions, with opportunities for mentorship, recognition, and prizes throughout the competition. Registration is open until March 6, 2025, with project submissions due by March 28, 2025, and key dates for additional events like bootcamps leading up to the final presentations.

1. Solution Challenge 2025
AI for a Better Tomorrow

2. What is Solutions Challenge?
➔ Organized by GDG On Campus in collaboration with Hack2skill
for student developers from various colleges/universities across
India who are a part of GDG on Campus program.
➔ The Solutions Challenge is an opportunity for student developers to
tackle pressing issues—such as education, healthcare, sustainability,
and more—using Google Developer technologies.
➔ Student developers not only gain invaluable skills but also
contribute to making a positive impact on society.
Solutions Challenge

3. Theme for the Challenge
NOTE: Explore the website to learn more about themes.
➔ Aligned on themes for social good, the
Solutions Challenge revolves around
solving real-world problems using
Google Developer technologies.
➔ We have various themes that focus on
leveraging AI and other technologies
to address real-world challenges.

4. ➢ No poverty
➢ Zero hunger
➢ Good health and well-being
➢ Quality education
➢ Gender equality
➢ Clean water and sanitation
➢ Affordable and clean energy
➢ Decent work and economic
growth
➢ Industry, innovation and
infrastructure
Theme for the challenge:
➢ Reduced inequalities
➢ Sustainable cities and
communities
➢ Responsible consumption
and production
➢ Climate action
➢ Life below water
➢ Life on land
➢ Peace, justice, and strong
institutions
➢ Partnerships for the goals

5. Who Can Participate?
GDG on Campus Chapter
Student developers from GDG on Campus
Chapter can participate under their Chapter
Non-GDG on Campus Chapter
Student developers from Non-GDG on Campus
Chapter may contact the nearby GDG on
Campus Organizer and they can participate
under the active Organizer Chapter
Note: A chapter can have any number of participants/teams. Organizers will be
rewarded for driving for certain registrations and project submissions.

6. Why Participate?
Tackle real-world
issues
Solve issues on
education, healthcare,
and the environment
using cutting-edge AI
tools
Network with like
Minded People
Connect with Student
developer to share
ideas, collaborate, and
grow together in
solving impactful
challenges
Recognition
Numerous
opportunities for
quality solutions with
key focus on AI
Upskill and Build
Solutions
Learn and implement
solutions to gain the
confidence to solve
problems using
technology

7. Submission-Guidelines & Criteria
● One team only has to submit one project regardless of their number
of team members
● All project submission documents must be in English
Registrations-Guidelines & Criteria
● Participants can form teams of 2 to 4 members.
● A participant can join only one team.
● The participants must be 18 years or older to be eligible.
● Participants should be enrolled in any university/college of
India

8. Timeline for the Campaign
*Timelines are subjected to change

9. Exciting Campaign Prizes and Rewards

10. Certificates for Participants
Digital certificates of appreciation will be awarded as below, recognizing the
efforts of participants at every milestone.
➢ Certificate of Participation
➢ Certificate for Successful Project Submission
➢ Certificate for Top 100 Selection
➢ Certificate for Top 10 Achievement

11. Registration Phase
Register as an individual
Brainstorm on the given problem statements
Verify your GDG on Campus Chapter
Create Dev Profile Link
Form a team of upto 4 members

12. Registration Details
Please note, the following details will be required while filling out your registration:
Email Address
Contact Number
Full Name
College/University
City
Date of Birth
State
Gender
College Name
College State
Occupation
LinkedIn Profile
Degree
Stream/Specialization
College City
Passout Year

13. GDG on Campus Verify

19. Create Your Developer Profile
To complete your registration, you need to sign up for Dev Profile.
Go to Developers.Google.com
Sign in/Sign up with your Google Account
Fill in your basic details as prompted during the setup
Complete the profile setup

20. Dev Profile Link
To get the Dev Profile Link follow the instructions given below
1. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner and select “Profile”
2. The Dev Profile link is located below your profile name.
3. Some might see this means the profile is still private. Change the
profile from private to public.
a. To make the profile public and get Dev Profile Link, click on the “Set custom
web address ”
b. It will automatically direct to set the profile to public. Click on “Public” option
and create your own web address
c. Click on “Save” and now the link is available below the name on the profile.
4. Use the DevProfile link while registering for the Solutions Challenge

25. Scan the QR code to
get your Solutions
Challenge Badge!
Show off your achievement! Post your Solutions Challenge Badge on social media and tag
us!

26. Submission Phase
Submit your project deck, Video of 3 minutes and GitHub
Repo
Build your project*
*Additional credits for those who build their projects on IDX Platform and use Gemini APIs
Finalize the problem statement

27. Top 100 shortlisted teams
Top 100 teams will get access to a mentor pool
Refine your projects based on the feedback received
from experts
Final submission of the project including deck, prototype
link, Video of 3 minutes and GitHub Repo

28. Top 10 shortlisted teams
Top 10 teams will get shortlisted for the Grand Finale
and will be invited for an exclusive event
Top 10 teams will received one on one mentorship from
the experts
Top 5 winners will be announced

29. Project Submission
❏ Submit a deck that clearly explains your solution using the provided template
❏ Share a YouTube or Vimeo video (up to 3 minutes) explaining your solution
❏ Share the link to your source code on GitHub
❏ Project created after 1st December, 2024 will be accepted for submission
Note: Projects using Google tools like Gemini APIs, IDX, Vertex AI, etc., will earn additional
points
Click here to download the template of submission

30. Additional points for using Google Developer
Technologies
❏ Gemini APIs
❏ IDX Platform
❏ Vertex AI

31. Language & Platform Compatibility
➢ Google developer technologies: Your solution will be given extra credits if used the
following tools
○ Gemini APIs to integrate AI
○ IDX platform to build your project
➢ Language Requirement: All submission materials, such as code, documentation, and
presentations, must be submitted in English
➢ Reminder: The focus of this hackathon is to develop AI solution that positively impact
society. Your submission should clearly highlight how your project aligns with this
objective

32. Functional Prototype
❏ Top 100 teams will be shortlisted
❏ Use Google’s GenAI tools to get extra credits
[Gemma, Gemini, IDX, Vertex AI, Gemini Code Assist, Flutter, GCP]
❏ Shortlisted teams will receive one-on-one mentorship
❏ The prototype should be functional and effectively showcase the
real-world impact of their AI solution
Click here to download the template of submission

33. Final Submission
This submission is only for the top 100 Teams:
❏ Provide a functional prototype link based on the mentorship
received from the industry experts
❏ Public YouTube or Vimeo video (up to 3 minutes)
❏ Submit a deck that explains the prototype’s goals, how it works, the technical
implementation, and its real-world social impact
Click here to download the template of submission

34. Prototype Submissions - Evaluation Criteria
Technical Merit (40%) User Experience (10%)
➔ Is your code well-written, efficient, and
maintainable?
➔ Can your solution be scaled for wider adoption?
➔ How effectively and creatively did you integrate
Google developer technologies?
Suggested tools: Gemini APIs, GCP and IDX
Ease of Use - Is your solution simple to navigate, accessible
and user-friendly?
Alignment With Cause (25%) Innovation and Creativity (25%)
Relevance to the Problem - Does your solution effectively
tackle a key social issue within the theme of the hackathon?
Innovation and Creativity - Does your solution offer unique
ideas and a fresh approach?
Disclaimer: There has been some modifications to the event timelines, due to our previous event we couldn't have these
events in time and as such we are planning to provide the recorded links and our own events on these instead where we'll
show everything in a more concise and to the point manner

35. Finale:
The top 10 teams will be invited to the finale:
❏ Top 10 teams will pitch their idea to the Jury
❏ Top 5 winners will be announced

36. Why attend the Bootcamp?
➢ Boost Your Chances into top 100
➢ Expert Guidance
➢ Skill Enhancement
➢ Expand Your Network

37. Unlock Exclusive Mentorship
at the Offline-Bootcamp
An offline event to refine your solutions and prepare for
the project submission phase

38. How to participate in the
Bootcamp?
Register for the Solutions Challenge
(Before 16th Feb, 2025 )
Select a Problem Statement/Real World Social Issues
Wait for Confirmation
Build and Submit Your Solution
(Presentation and GitHub Repo)
(Before 16th Feb, 2025)
Attend the Boot Camp
(Stay tuned for more information)

39. Where is it happening?
The Bootcamps will take place in multiple
cities, with exact locations announced closer
to the dates
Registration for the GDG On Campus Solutions Challenge are open until March 6th, and project submissions will
be accepted until March 28th, However, to be eligible for the exclusive India Bootcamps, participants must
register and submit their projects by February 16th

40. Points to Remember:
➢ Bootcamps are invite-only and limited to participants from India
➢ GDG on Campus India reserves the right to invite, shortlist and confirm
participation
➢ No travel or accommodation will be provided for shortlisted participants
➢ Only one team member can submit and attend the bootcamp
➢ You can still submit your project for the top 100 solutions evaluation,
regardless of bootcamp status
NOTE:
GDG On Campus India Team reserves the right to invite, shortlist and confirm your participation for the same. The
shortlisting criteria is subjected to various factors and will not be disclosed.

41. Interested to participate
in the Boot Camp?
Submit your solutions before
16th February, 2025
Note: Participation in the Bootcamp is entirely optional and meant to serve as a
helpful pit stop on your journey with the Solutions Challenge. The project
submission process continues as scheduled, regardless of Bootcamp participation.

42. Attend the offline boot camp and stand a
chance to receive a special surprise reward
Stay tuned for more updates and don’t miss out
on this exciting opportunity!

43. Support Provided
Email Support
Social Tool Kit
Virtual Training
Sessions
Discord for
participants

44. Exclusive Support for Top 100 Teams
Mentorship
(Only for top 100
teams)
Access to
Pool of
Mentors
Refine your
Prototype

45. Need Assistance? Reach Out to Us!
solutionchallengesupport@hack2skill.com
If participants have any queries or need assistance, they can
reach out to the above email.
gdgoncampus-india@hack2skill.com
Organizers can reach out to the email address above for any
assistance or queries
Click here to join the Discord channel
Get all the support you need for the campaign!

46. Milestones for Organizers
NOTE: The timeline to create and report your event on the GDG On Campus event platform is from 6th January,
2025 to 6th April, 2025.
*Milestones are subject to change
Platinum Tier Gold Tier
● 120 students from the campus registered for the
Solutions Challenge
● 15 projects were submitted successfully
● 10 project was selected for the Top 100
● 1 project was selected for the Top 10
● 1 "Build with AI" event was organized and reported on
the Events Platform
● 120 students from the campus registered for the
Solutions Challenge
● 15 projects were submitted successfully
● 10 project was selected for the Top 100
● 1 "Build with AI" event was organized and reported on
the Events Platform
Silver Tier Bronze Tier
● 120 students from the campus registered for the
Solutions Challenge
● 15 projects were submitted successfully
● 5 project was selected for the Top 100
● 1 "Build with AI" event was organized and reported on
the Events Platform
● 100 students from the campus registered for the
Solutions Challenge
● 15 projects were submitted successfully
● 1 "Build with AI" event was organized and reported on
the Events Platform

47. Rewards for Milestones
*Milestones and Rewards are subject to change
Platinum Tier Gold Tier
● 1 - Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
● 1 - Duffle Bag
● 20 - Hoodies
● 20 - Badges
● 50 - Stickers
● 1 - Headphone
● 1 - Duffle Bag
● 15 - Hoodies
● 15 - Badges
● 50 - Stickers
Silver Tier Bronze Tier
● 15 - T-Shirts
● 15 - Badges
● 50 - Stickers
● 10 - T-Shirts
● 30 - Stickers

48. Virtual Training
Session
Sessions Date
Introductory session on the overview of the
hackathon
13th Jan, 2025
Problem Statement explainer session 20th Jan, 2025
Three Workshops/Masterclasses on Google AI
tools
TBA
TBA
TBA

49. Ready to Make an Impact?
Align your
solutions with the
UN Sustainable De
velopment Goals
Innovate today to
shape a better
tomorrow
Use technology to
tackle real-world
Social Problems

50. How Does the Journey Look Like?
Problem
Statement
Clearly define the
societal issue you
want to solve using AI.
(Note: This is specifically
intended for corporates,
government bodies, and
NGOs and not for
student-developers)
Register for the
Campaign, pick a social
issue which you want
to address using
technology, form a
team of upto 4
members and submit
your proposal before
deadline
Top 100 ideas will be
moved to next round,
where they will receive
mentorship from
Experts on building
their prototype
Top 10 Teams will
pitch their idea to the
jury, demonstrating its
real-world impact, and
compete for exciting
prizes and recognition
Registration &
Submission
Prototype &
Mentorship
Grand
Finale

51. Successfully registered? Spread the
word!
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caption:
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52. Thank You!