Build with Gemma Hackathon GDG on Campus Makerere
Build with Gemma Hackathon – GDG on Campus Makerere
Build. Innovate. Make an Impact.
Join GDG on Campus Makerere for a one-day AI hackathon where students, developers, designers, and AI enthusiasts come together to build innovative applications using Google's open Gemma models.
Whether you're passionate about education, healthcare, agriculture, local languages, accessibility, or AI agents, this hackathon is your opportunity to create solutions that address real-world challenges while learning from mentors and collaborating with other builders.
Theme
AI for Community Impact
Participants are encouraged to develop AI-powered solutions that create meaningful impact across Uganda and beyond.
Tracks
• AI for Education
• AI for Agriculture & Climate
• Local Language & Accessibility
• AI Agents & Productivity
What You'll Build
Using Gemma, you'll create a working prototype and submit:
A live demo or prototype
A Kaggle project write-up
A public source code repository
A short demo presentation
Judging Criteria
Gemma Integration
Innovation & Impact
Functionality
Presentation & Write-up
Who Should Attend?
University students
Software developers
Designers
AI/ML enthusiasts
Anyone interested in building with open AI models
No prior experience with Gemma is required.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
📍 Hosted by: GDG on Campus Makerere
🏆 Prize winners will be selected through the official Kaggle competition.
After registering, participants will receive the official Kaggle competition invitation and additional preparation resources before the hackathon.
Register for the workshop this Saturday through this link: