3 days ago

Final call for submissions

There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Team USA x Google Cloud Hackathon. Be sure to double-check the rules: do you have all submission materials in the submission form? Make sure you're not accidentally using any of the restricted items. Start on your submission early as you can continue editing it up until the deadline and want to make sure you have enough time to upload everything before the deadline. Good luck!

3 days ago

Join the Q&A in 15 minutes

Join the Google Team to get your technical questions answered before the weekend. The Q&A Session starts in 15 minutes:

Hackathon Office Hours
Friday, May 8 · 10:30–11 AM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/evb-fnou-arv
Or dial: +1 253-289-6841 PIN: 10992975469
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/evb-fnou-arv?pin=3416032274130

5 days ago

Office Hours THIS FRIDAY

Hi there, 

We are happy to announce that we'll be hosting a live Q&A Session this Friday at 10:30am PT for all your technical questions. Get answers before the final weekend sprint and Monday's deadline. 

Join the Google Team

Can't wait to see ya there! 

7 days ago

⛷️ 1 Week Until the Finish Line!

⏳ There is just one week left to enter your submission to the Team USA x Google Cloud Hackathon. Submissions are due May 11, 2026, at 5pm PT.

Whether you’ve been carving a perfect line since day one or you’re planning a high-speed sprint to the finish, the deadline is approaching fast! To avoid a wipeout, check out our submission checklist, ensure your teammates have accepted their invitations, and stay on track to submit before the deadline!

📝 Submission Checklist: *Is Your Project Ready for the judges? Are you submitting a working software application created using the Gemini…

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21 days ago

🎥 Lights, Camera, Podium! Pro-Tips for Your Winning Submission

Hey Builders,

We know your expertise usually lies behind the scenes of your code, but your demonstration video is what the judges will mostly rely on to score your project! It’s often the first (and sometimes only) thing the judges review.

Your video tells the story behind your project and showcases your talent to the world. Prep your elevator pitch and make sure it includes:

  • What sports or fan-engagement problem does your project address?

  • Which Google tools did you use? (Don't forget to highlight Gemini API and Cloud Deployment!)

  • A clear demo showing how real-world users will interact with…

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about 1 month ago

🏂 Halfway there: Don't Wipe Out on that $75k!

Hey Vibe Coders!

We’ve reached the midway point of the Team USA x Google Cloud Hackathon! The air is thin, the competition is getting frosty, and the $75,000 prize pool is practically shimmering at the bottom of the slope.

How is your project looking? Are you carving a path toward that $15,000 Grand Prize, or are you currently stuck in a snowdrift? Now is the time to check your equipment and push through the final gates!

🏒 Time for a Power Play

Don't let your momentum stall like a bobsled in a flat section. If you’re feeling a…

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about 1 month ago

🏔️ Did someone say…. Prizes?

Whether you’re in it for the learning experience, the Team USA community spirit, or just the thrill of carving out cool software solutions, the possibility of winning a prize is the ultimate incentive to stick the landing!

We’ve got a massive $75,000 total prize pool waiting at the finish line.

🥇 The Overall Podium:

  • Grand Prize Winner: 

    • $15,000 in USD

    • $3,000 in Google Cloud Credits for use with a Cloud Billing Account

    • Team USA x Google Cloud swag for up to two (2) winning team members

    • Virtual Coffee with a Google Team Member

    • Promotion of your winning project on Google…

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about 2 months ago

⛷️ Ready to Carve Your Path to $75k in Prizes?

Hey Vibe Coders!

It’s time to stop standing on the sidelines and start your downhill sprint toward the finish line! We aren't just playing for fun—we’re playing for a $75,000 total prize pool. 

Here’s how to ensure your project is a gold-medal contender:

🏂 Stick the Landing with a Solid Strategy

Don’t just "wing it" - winning projects have a clear game plan. 

Check out our Tips for Planning Your Project to map out your Project plan before you start the clock.

🏆 Training Camp: The Resources Tab

Even the pros need a playbook. The Resources Tab is your…

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