Name: Build with Gemini XPRIZE
Start: 2026-05-19T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-17T20:00:00.000Z

Question 1

What are the prizes for this hackathon?

Accepted Answer

There is a total prize pool of $2,000,000 in cash, with a 1st place prize of $500,000, 2nd place of $200,000, 3rd-5th place of $100,000 each, and multiple runner-up and category-specific prizes of $50,000.

Question 2

Who can participate in this event?

Accepted Answer

Anyone above the legal age of majority in their country of residence can participate, with specific countries/territories excluded as per the full rules.

Question 3

What are the key requirements for submission?

Accepted Answer

Submissions require a GitHub repo, a 3-minute video demonstrating AI in production, a written narrative (500-1000 words) on AI usage and impact, revenue evidence, and product evidence showing AI agent execution.

Question 4

What are the categories for building a business?

Accepted Answer

The five categories are Education & Human Potential, Entrepreneurship & Job Creation, Small Business Services, Money & Financial Access, and Professional Services Access.

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