Google Developer Groups Windsor — Hackathon
Build with Gemma - Innovate in Windsor
Sponsored by Google and GDG Windsor. Teams are invited to submit a proposal for an innovative solution leveraging on-edge AI with the open-source family of Gemma models by Google.
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
7 days
Date
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
About the Hackathon
Sponsored by Google and GDG Windsor. Teams are invited to submit a proposal for an innovative solution leveraging on-edge AI with the open-source family of Gemma models by Google.
About the ChallengeWe invite teams to submit proposals showcasing innovativeon-device solutionsthat use aGemma model running locally or on edge hardwareto solve a real Windsor-Essex problem.Build For Windsor - Example Ideas:Solve areal problem we face in Windsor-Essex. This comes down to a convincing pitch. Be ready to explain why the problem you selected is on theme, and back it up with stats and sources!Track 1. Border, bridges, tunnel, and transportationA crossing-time predictor for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Ambassador Bridge, and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel that runs offline in the cab of a truckA commercial driver's document assistant that checks customs paperwork on-device, so shipment data never leaves the truckAn offline bilingual (or multilingual) assistant for travellers and newcomers approaching the borderPothole and road-defect detection from a dashcam feed, running entirely on the phone, that files a 311-style reportA transit assistant for Transit Windsor that answers routing questions offline at the stopTrack 2. Life in WindsorAn offline pizza-shop line cook's assistant that reads handwritten or phoned-in orders and turns them into ticket-ready items, so a busy Friday night doesn't depend on the shop's Wi-FiAn offline guide to Windsor festivals, patios, and riverfront events, positioned on a weatherproof terminalAn offline fish identification and regulations assistant for Lake Erie anglers that runs entirely offline,Foot-traffic and dwell counter for a specific BIA - must include privacy measures and Windsor-specific reasoningAn accessibility tool or post for navigating Windsor's downtown and waterfrontYour solution can be a web app, desktop application, mobile app, embedded device, or any other software that showcases the power of local AI.Teams must include 2-4 people. This challenge is open to everyone: students, recent graduates, professional developers, hobbyists, makers, and career changers. You do not need to be enrolled in a program, and you do not need to work in tech.At least one team member should be able to attend in person.Teams must be able to attend the in-person presentations on November 20th and DevFest on November 21st in Windsor, Ontario. (https://wedevfest.com/)Each team may work with one mentor or faculty advisor, who may represent multiple teams. Mentors are encouraged, but not required, to attend the event. Only team members are eligible for prizes; mentors and advisors are not included in awards.
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
Nov 13, 2026
End
Nov 20, 2026
Duration
7 days
Organized by Google Developer Groups Windsor
Online · Upcoming
Timeline
Nov 13, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Nov 20, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.