GOOGLE CLOUD RAPID AGENT HACKATHON: BUILDING AGENTS FOR REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES - DEVPOST

Google Cloud Rapid Agent Hackathon Deadline: Jun 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm EDT Join hackathon Google Cloud Rapid Agent Hackathon Building Agents for Real-World Challenges Join hackathon Who can participate • Above legal age of majority in country of residence • Specific countries/territories excluded View full rules 17 more days to deadline View schedule Deadline Jun 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm EDT • Apple • Google • Outlook --- --- Online Public $60,000 in cash 10821 participants Google Managed by Devpost Databases Machine Learning/AI Open Ended About the challenge AI that doesn't just provide answers—it helps you take action. Building Agents for Real-World Challenges is your opportunity to move beyond the chatbot and into the world of agents that accomplish tasks for you. This hackathon is designed for every level of technical builder: whether you are writing your first script or architecting complex systems, this is your chance to build an agent that can reason, plan, and execute tasks under your oversight. Built with Gemini’s advanced reasoning and our technology partners' solutions, you will create agents that help people get more done. You provide the logic; Gemini provides the brain; our partners provide the superpowers. Turn your ideas into agents that solve real-world problems. Partners Six partner tracks are now live. Pick one and build with their MCP server: • Arize • Elastic • Fivetran • GitLab • MongoDB • Dynatrace The "Partner Bucket" System There are three identical prize buckets—one for each of our featured partner tracks. Instead of everyone competing for one giant pile of money, you are competing within the specific "bucket" of the partner technology you used. Prize Tier Amount (Per Partner Bucket):🥇 1st Place $5,000🥈 2nd Place $3,000🥉 3rd Place $2,000 How to Qualify 1. Pick a Partner: Choose the partner technology that best fits the mission you want to accomplish. 2. Build Your Agent: Create your agent—built with Gemini 3—using Google Cloud Agent Builder. Integrate the partner’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to give your agent the superpowers to finish the job. 3. Win Your Track: You’ll be judged specifically against other builders within that same partner category. Examples of challenges your agent can solve: 2026 World Cup: Build an agent that solves a real-world challenge for the 2026 World Cup! Whether your agent automates fan logistics, assists local businesses in managing tourist surges, or powers a fully automated fantasy league, we want to see how AI can elevate the beautiful game. Financial Services: Build an agent that solves a real-world problem in the financial sector! Whether your agent automates real-time fraud detection, streamlines complex loan workflows, or executes personalized wealth management, we want to see how AI can drive precision and trust in the modern economy. Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Build an agent that solves a real-world challenge for brick-and-mortar malls! Whether your agent provides real-time shopper navigation, automates hyper-local tenant campaigns, or streamlines facility operations, we want to see how AI can bridge the gap between digital convenience and physical retail. Requirements The Challenge Your mission is to engineer a functional agent that solv