Hosted by Google Developers
Google Solution Challenge
A global student innovation competition where participants build technology-based solutions addressing real-world problems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
Global Mentorship from Google Engineers, Swag & Over $12,000+ Prize Pool for Top Teams
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
All undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students
Eligible Branches / Streams
All disciplines (engineering, sciences, design, humanities)
Gender Eligibility
All Genders
Geographic Scope
Global (Students worldwide enrolled in universities)
Participation Format
Team (Up to 4 Members)
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Benefits & Rewards
• Global mentorship from Google engineers and industry experts for the top 100 teams. • Top 10 finalists receive deep dive mentoring and demo day feature. • Over $12,000 in cash awards and Google prizes for top 3 winning teams. • Global spotlight on Google's international developer blog and YouTube channels.
How It Works
1. Form a team of up to 4 members. 2. Select one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals. 3. Build a working solution and submit a 3-minute video demo and GitHub repository. 4. Top 100 teams receive mentoring; Top 10 present at the global livestream Demo Day.
How to Apply
1. Join your university's Google Developer Student Club or register on the Google for Developers site. 2. Build your prototype between January and March. 3. Submit your video demo and GitHub repository by the annual submission deadline.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### How to Win - Focus on real community impact: show that real users can solve a genuine problem with your tool. - Incorporate Google technologies meaningfully rather than as an afterthought. - Ensure clear architecture, good code hygiene, and a compelling video demonstration.
Pro Tips
• A complete, working MVP with genuine user feedback scores significantly higher than incomplete complex features. • The 3-minute video pitch is critical for advancing to the top 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this open to students outside of India?
A: Yes, Google Solution Challenge is a global competition open to students worldwide.
Q: Do all members need to be in the same university?
A: Teams can be formed with students from the same or different universities.