Imagine the power when Square's cutting-edge APIs join forces with the intelligence of Google AI APIs! 

Square and Google AI proudly present the Square + Google AI Hackathon. Let your imagination run wild as you design applications that seamlessly blend Square's APIs with the cutting-edge capabilities of Google AI. Calling all developers and tech enthusiasts from across the globe to join us for Square’s first-ever AI hackathon! Revolutionize payment systems, transform customer experiences, or even pioneer an entirely new realm of business solutions. 

And that's not all! By participating, you're not only vying for incredible prizes but also you're joining a global community of tech enthusiasts, visionaries, and collaborators.  Expect mind-expanding workshops, and networking with industry pros.

Don't miss the chance to elevate your skills, expand your horizons, and show the world what happens when innovation knows no bounds. Mark your calendars and get ready to hack your way into a brighter, smarter future! 

What’s in it for you 

  • Try out Square APIs

  • Gain experience with Google AI

  • Opportunity to meet the leaders of Square and Google AI

Requirements

What to Build

Build or update an app for Square sellers that uses both Square APIs and Google AI APIs. 

What to Submit

  • Square Application ID

  • Google Cloud Project ID

  • Provide access to working application (test account, website, sandbox / production) - Instructions must be provided for judges to access

  • Include a video (about 3 minutes) that demonstrates your submission. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo and made public.

  • Provide a text description of your project that explains how the new features were implemented

  • Identify which category you are submitting into

    • reinvention or unification of in-person and online experiences
    • text or chat foundational model 
    • image/audio model or combination of multiple modalities
    • positive social change
    • use of 1 or more of the following Square APIs: Terminal API, Subscriptions API, Invoices API
Submission Specifics

  • The Project must be capable of being successfully installed and must function as depicted in the video and/or expressed in the text description.

  • The Project must run on the platform for which is specified in the Submission Requirements. 

  • The Entrant must make the Project available free of charge and without any restriction

  • Multiple Submissions: An Entrant may submit more than one Submission, however, each submission must be unique and substantially different

  • All Submission materials must be in English

Your complete submission form on Devpost before the final deadline.

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$100,000 in prizes

First Place Overall

* $22,000 USD
* 60-minute video conference with the Google Cloud Payments Industry Engineering Team
* Opportunity to present to GCP FSI leadership
* Social recognition by Square

Second Place Overall

* $18,000 USD
* 60-minute video conference with the Google Cloud Payments Industry Engineering Team
* Social recognition by Square

Best reinvention or unification of in-person and online experiences

* $15,000
* Social recognition by Square

Best use of a text or chat foundational model

* $10,000 USD
* Social recognition by Square

Best use of image/audio model or combination of multiple modalities

* $10,000 USD
* Social recognition by Square

Most potential for positive change

* $7,500
* Social recognition of Square

Best use of 1 or more of the following Square APIs: Terminal API, Subscriptions API, Invoices API

* $7,500
* Social recognition by Square

Most Impressive Technical Implementation

* $5,000
* Social recognition by Square

Most Valuable Feedback (5)

* $1,000

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Shannon Skipper

Shannon Skipper
Head of Developer Relations, Square

Richard Moot

Richard Moot
Developer Advocate Lead, Square

Anthony Giuliano

Anthony Giuliano
Developer Advocate

Jordan Bergero

Jordan Bergero
Developer Relations Engineer

Justin De Castri

Justin De Castri
Head of Google Cloud Engineering, Financial Services Payments Industry

Judging Criteria

  • Quality of the Idea
    Includes creativity and originality of the idea
  • Implementation of the Idea
    Includes how well the idea was executed by the developer.
  • Potential Value to Businesses
    Includes the extent to which the app can help businesses grow.
  • Integrative experience
    Includes how well the app integrates the in-person and virtual experiences.
  • Potential Community Impact
    Includes how impactful the app will be as a driver for positive change within the community.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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