🤖 Agent Development Kit Hackathon with Google Cloud

Build autonomous, multi-agent AI systems and win from a $50,000 prize pool!

AI agents are evolving fast—but the real frontier lies in getting multiple agents to collaborate and solve complex problems together. Whether it’s managing workflows, analyzing massive datasets, handling dynamic customer support, or generating intelligent content, multi-agent systems are the next big leap in AI.

In this hackathon, hosted by Google and managed by Devpost, you'll explore the potential of multi-agent AI using the open-source Agent Development Kit (ADK) and the powerful ecosystem of Google Cloud technologies. Build intelligent systems that not only think—but work together.

This is your chance to showcase your skills, dive deep into cutting-edge AI architecture, and contribute to the future of collaborative agents. Whether you're a developer, data scientist, researcher, or AI enthusiast—this is the challenge for you.

📅 Event Info

🗓️ Dates: May 12 – June 24, 2025 🧑‍⚖️ Judging Period: June 24 – July 10, 2025 🌐 Location: Online (hosted via Devpost)
💰 Prize Pool: $50,000 in cash and credits
👥 Organizers: Google (Hosted) | Devpost (Managed)
💵 Cost: Free to participate

🎯 What You’ll Build

Your submission must demonstrate orchestration of multiple autonomous agents using ADK within one of these categories:

🏗️ Automation of Complex Processes
Automate multi-step workflows like business processes or software pipelines using coordinated agents.
📊 Data Analysis and Insights
Use BigQuery and other tools to create agent teams that gather, analyze, and present data collaboratively.
🤖 Customer Service & Engagement
Build intelligent virtual agents to manage complex customer queries and personalized support.
📝 Content Creation & Generation
Use specialized agents for generating content like reports, marketing copy, or even code.

💡 Note: You must use the Agent Development Kit and design the orchestration of multiple agents. You're encouraged to integrate other Google Cloud technologies.

📤 What to Submit

🔗 Hosted project URL for testing and evaluation
📝 Text description of features, tech stack, data sources, learnings
💻 Public GitHub repository
🧭 Architecture diagram
🎥 Demo video (max 3 minutes, uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo)
- Should clearly show project in action
- Must be in English or have English subtitles
- No copyrighted, offensive, or third-party content

🏆 Prizes

🥇 Grand Prize (1 winner)

$15,000 USD
$3,000 in Google Cloud Credits
1-year Google Developer Program Premium subscription
Virtual Coffee ☕ with a Google Team Member
Social Promotion 🚀

🏅 Honorable Mentions (3 winners)

$1,000 USD
$500 in Google Cloud Credits

🌎 Regional Winners

North America: $8,000 + $1,000 Google Cloud Credits
Latin America: $8,000 + $1,000 Google Cloud Credits
Asia Pacific: $8,000 + $1,000 Google Cloud Credits
Europe, Middle East, Africa: $8,000 + $1,000 Google Cloud Credits

All regional winners also get: Virtual Coffee with a Googler + Social Promo

📋 Judging Criteria

🧠 Technical Implementation (50%)
Clean, efficient code. Good use of ADK and multi-agent coordination.
💡 Innovation & Creativity (30%)
Originality, relevance, and problem-solving potential.
📽️ Demo & Documentation (20%)
Clear explanation, architectural diagram, and demonstration of ADK usage.

🎁 Bonus Points

Submit any of the following for extra credit:

📹 Blog post, video, or podcast
Share how you built your project using ADK. Include hashtag #adkhackathon
👨‍💻 Open-source contributions to ADK
PRs, commits, issues, or code reviews—link your GitHub!
☁️ Use of Google Cloud technologies
Examples: Agent Engine, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Google AI models, etc.