This is the judging criteria we’ll use to evaluate projects:
| Criteria |
Description |
Score Definitions |
| Running Code |
All teams must produce real working code and prototypes, not mockups and concept pitch decks. |
1: Doesn’t run at all
2: Major issues
4: Minor bugs
5: Flawless execution |
| Innovation & Creativity |
Implementations that are technically impressive, concepts that are truly novel. |
1: Unoriginal ideas
2: Previously attempted ideas
4: Novel concept or creative solution
5: Groundbreaking idea and implementation |
| Real-world Impact |
We value work that is ambitious and has the potential to make a significant dent in the world. |
1: Limited real-world use
2: Future potential but not current impact
4: Solves a significant need
5: Life-changing potential |
| Theme Alignment |
How effectively the project implements human-in-the-loop mechanisms and builds with Gemini |
1: Barely relates to the theme
2: Superficial connection
4: Clear incorporation of the theme
5: Perfectly embodies and elevates the theme |
Participants are expected to use Vertex AI as a component in their projects, for example, for their LLM inference. Google Cloud will provide credits to all participants prior to the event to support Vertex AI usage.
