Google DeepMind has unveiled its latest model, the Gemini 3 Pro . A global hackathon called Vibe Coding with Gemini 3 Pro is being held on Kaggle, where participants
are invited to develop apps leveraging the device’s capabilities .
In this article, we will provide a clear summary of the Gemini-3 competition, including an overview, how to participate, prize money (API credits), and the type of developer that is suitable for the competition, based on official information.
About the Vibe Coding with Gemini 3 Pro Hackathon
This is a hackathon held on Kaggle where participants will learn how to build practical AI apps .
Summary of Features
- Utilizing Google DeepMind’s latest model, Gemini 3 Pro
- Short sprints (December 5th-12th)
- Total prize pool of $500,000 in API credits
- You can easily set up the environment using Google AI Studio
- A hackathon-style event in which developers from around the world participate
- SubmissionsKaggle
Reports- Attached video demo (if the video is longer than 2 minutes, only the first 2 minutes will be judged)
- Attached public AI Studio app link (working app, interactive demo)
Judging criteria
The judges will use the submitted video demo as the primary basis for evaluating the project. The submitted report and application documents will be used to support the technical aspects of the project and demonstrate its technical depth. Entries will be scored based on the following criteria:
- Impact (40%): Does your application solve a real-world problem? Is the vision inspiring and the solution has tangible potential to bring about positive change?
- Technical Depth and Execution (30%): Does the application work? How effectively does it leverage Gemini 3’s advanced features (multimodality, inference, context)? Is the technology real, functional, and well-designed, not just a demo?
- Creativity (20%): How original is this idea? Does it use Gemini 3 in a way that hasn’t been possible before? How many of Gemini 3’s features do you use and how well do they work together? Have you used Gemini 3 in a new way?
- Presentation Quality (10%): How exciting, engaging, and well-produced is your video? Does it tell a powerful story that captures the viewer’s imagination? Does it clearly and effectively demonstrate how your product works and showcase a great user experience? Does your video have the potential to go viral?
Source:
Kaggle – Google DeepMind – Vibe Code with Gemini 3 Pro in AI Studio
Build with Gemini 3 and compete for $500,000 in credits
https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/gemini-3
The prize money (reward) is not cash but “API credits”
The rewards this time will be provided not in cash but in the form of Google Gemini API credits (totaling $500,000) , which are extremely valuable
for businesses and AI service operators as they represent substantial development resources .
The top 50 submissions will each receive $10,000 in Gemini API credits.
How to participate
Visit the competition page on Kaggle
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