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title: "Best Use of Gemini API – Junction 2026"
description: "Build something extraordinary with Google's Gemini API."
url: https://junction2026.com/challenges/google-deepmind-best-use-of-gemini-api
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# Best Use of Gemini API

Junction 2026 · Tech challenges

by Google DeepMind

## The Challenge

Build something extraordinary with Google's Gemini API.

This is an open innovation challenge: there are no predefined problems or industries to focus on. Whether you're building an AI agent, a developer tool, a creative application, or something entirely new, we want to see what you can create with Gemini.

The challenge is to demonstrate a meaningful, innovative, and technically impressive use of Gemini. Show us why Gemini matters to your solution and what makes your project stand out.

## Insight

We're looking for projects that go beyond simply adding an LLM to an application.

Think about how Gemini's capabilities can enable something genuinely new or significantly improve an existing solution.

Your submission should clearly explain:

- What problem you're solving and why it matters

- How you've integrated the Gemini API

- What makes your use of Gemini innovative or technically impressive

- Why Gemini is an important part of your solution

The challenge is open to all industries, use cases, and creative ideas.

## Resources

**Getting started with Gemini**

- [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/) – Get your Gemini API key and experiment with models.
- [Gemini API Documentation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs) – Documentation, examples, and integration guides.
- [Gemini API Quickstart](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/quickstart) – Build your first Gemini-powered application.

**Junction participant credits**

Google DeepMind is providing access to Gemini API credits for up to 400 participating teams.

**To receive credits your team will have to fill [this form](https://forms.gle/bByXvjGkW9WZuYwW9).**

Eligible teams will receive instructions for accessing their accounts during the event. API keys can be generated through Google AI Studio and used in your preferred development environment.

**Important:** Participation in this challenge and access to the Google-provided accounts are restricted to participants aged 18 or older.

**Technical support**

Visit the Google DeepMind booth during Junction for questions and guidance. Join the "Build with Google DeepMind" workshop on Friday to get started.

## Challenge partner

Google DeepMind

Tech challenges

## Company Info: Google DeepMind

Website: <https://deepmind.google/>

## Prizes

- 1st Overall

  The winning team will receive 4000€, plus $1,000 in Google Cloud credits per team member.

- 2nd Overall

  2000€

- 3rd Overall

  1000€