Google Solution Challenge 2025 Info Session

Google solution challenge 2025 info session

1. Solution Challenge 2025: Info Session GDG on Campus MGM University

2. Solution Challenge 2024 Submitted 15+ solutions 12 teams got shortlisted regionally A team from MGMU achieved a place among the Global Top 100

3. What is Solution Challenge?

4. Lets Welcome

5. Solution Challenge 2025 Information Event January 4 , 202 5 Presented by Sanika Chavan, Krishna Aute , Team SpoonShare

6. Who am I? Sanika Chavan Google solution challenge 2024 Global top 3 WomenLeaders India Fellowship | Reliance Foundation Vital Voices Campus Founder - IIM Bengaluru Liaison Officer, G20 W20 Inception Multiple hackathon winner

7. Agenda Overview of Solution challenge Timeline Prizes Our project: SpoonShare❤️ Demo Q&A

8. How many of you recognize this logo?

9. The Google Developer Student Clubs 2025 Solution Challenge mission is to solve for one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals using Google technology. Created by the United Nations in 2015 to be achieved by 2030, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed upon by all 193 United Nations Member States aim to end poverty, ensure prosperity, and protect the planet. Overview

10. Timeline

11. Eligibility Who can participate? University students (undergraduate and graduate) Above the age of majority in the country, state, province, or jurisdiction of residence (often this age is 18 years old) Open to any GDSC members (including leads and core team) Each person can only join one team Team Building Rules Teams can be 1 - 4 people (no more than 4) At least 1 person on the team must be a GDSC member . Team Representative must be a GDSC member (they will submit their team’s project) Team members can be from Different universities Different GDSC chapters Different countries

12. 17 Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges in an interconnected way.

13. Think about how we can use tech to reduce food waste or improve food distribution. Imagine creating an app that helps monitor mental health or provides first aid resources. reducing carbon footprints or promoting renewable energy

14. Google AI Firebase Android Flutter PWAs Your Project TensorFlow Google Cloud Google’s products

15. Prizes Top 100 Receive customized mentorship from Googlers and experts to take solutions to the next level, a branded T-shirt, and a certificate. Final 10 Receive additional mentorship, a swag box, and the opportunity to showcase solutions to Googlers and developers all around the world at Demo Day live on YouTube. Leads from top 10 receive swag box! Contest Finalists In addition to the swag box, each individual from the additional seven recognized teams will receive a Cash Prize per student. Winnings for each qualifying team will not exceed $4,000. Winning 3 In addition to the swag box, each individual from the Winning 3 teams will receive a Cash Prize and a feature on the Google Developers Blog. 6 months support in Startups for Sustainable Development program Winnings for each qualifying team will not exceed $12,000. People’s choice award A special category award, directly chosen by the people out from the final top 10. The winners will receive an additional customized goodies kit worth $250, a certificate and a special mention in Google’s official blog.

16. How to Choose the Right Problem Statement? Identify Local Issues : Observe challenges in your community. Connect with Stakeholders : Engage with NGOs, schools, or businesses to understand their problems. Align with SDGs : Ensure the problem maps to at least one SDG. Feasibility and Impact : Focus on solvable problems with measurable outcomes.

17. Team Formation (4 Members)

18. Skill Diversity : Combine technical, creative, and management skills. Effective Communication : Choose team members who work well together. Shared Passion : Ensure everyone is equally motivated by the project goals. Clear Role Allocation : Assign specific roles for efficiency. How to Form a Winning Team?

19. S poonShare

20. The Spark of Innovation The pressing issue of Food Waste and hunger drove me to find a solution. Seeing perfectly good food being discarded while so many went hungry inspired me to create Spoon Share. What inspired us to start your journey? 111th out of 125

21. Overview: SpoonShare is a mobile application designed to address two critical issues: hunger and food waste. It connects surplus food with those in need and ensures that any unconsumed food is recycled , fostering sustainable development. SpoonShare Overview: Mission: To combat hunger and food waste by connecting surplus food to those in need while promoting sustainable practices. Product: A mobile app that facilitates food donations and ensures unconsumed food is recycled, contributing to zero waste. Uploaded recently food places are visible on Home Screen Navigation Bar with different icons Receive notification (MQTT) whenever free food is available nearby

22. For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn. I’d be happy to connect and help! Connect with Me!!!

23. Who am I? Krishna Aute Google solution challenge 2024 Global top 3 Null Community lead SpoonShare (Founder) Multiple hackathon winner Expertize in Hardware & Networking Cybersecurity Expert

24. Submission Criteria Project Setup 1. Please clearly describe the challenge you are solving for using a problem statement . (5 POINTS) 2. What United Nations' Sustainable Development goal(s) AND target(s) did you choose for your solution? What inspired you to select these specific goal(s) AND target(s)? (5 POINTS) Implementation 3. Describe the architecture that your team chose for your solution. What are the high-level components of your architecture? What is the responsibility of each component ? (5 POINTS) 4. Which specific products and platforms did you choose to implement these components and why ? (5 POINTS) Feedback / Testing / Iteration 5. Feedback from users, testing, & iteration Walk us through the steps you took to test your solution with real users (outside of your team). Provide three specific feedback points you received from real users. What did you learn and how did it help improve your solution ? What are three specific things you implemented and improved for your solution based on the feedback from users? (5 POINTS) 6. Code testing and iteration Highlight one challenge you faced while building your code , including detail on how you addressed the issue and the technical decisions and implementations you had to make. (5 POINTS) Success & Completion of Solution 7. How does your solution address the challenge you are looking to solve for? Describe the success of your solution using metrics, goals, and outcomes . What Google technologies are you using to track usage analytics ? Using relevant (or meaningful) statistics, concrete data or numerical examples where possible. Or, where numbers aren’t possible to use, please describe your project’s impact using cause and effect . (5 POINTS) 8. Upload a copy of your demo video (maximum 2 minutes). Make sure the video demonstrates a working application and how a user will interact with the solution . Make sure the video also makes effective use of the chosen Google products . Feel free to include infographics or visual representation of the data in your demo video. (5 POINTS) Scalability 9. What do you see as the future / next steps for your project ? How would you expand your solution to reach a larger audience ? (5 POINTS) 10. Explain how the technical architecture of your solution could support (in its current state or with minor changes) scaling to a larger audience . (5 POINTS) These are the questions on the submission form that you will be asked to provide responses for.

25. How to Prepare Your Solution Understand the Problem Deeply Create a step-by-step roadmap for development. Divide the work into manageable milestones and set deadlines. Prioritize features for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Choose the Right Technologies Regularly test your solution with real users and collect feedback. Make iterative improvements based on testing outcomes.

26. Solution & Key Features Mission: Combat hunger and food waste through technology-driven food redistribution. Key Features: Real-Time Food Donation: Users can quickly donate surplus food via the app to nearby shelters or individuals in need. Geo-Location Matching: Matches food donors with recipients using GPS, ensuring efficient and localized distribution. NGO Collaboration: Integrated partnerships with NGOs to manage food distribution and scale impact. Recycling Integration: Unused food is redirected for recycling, promoting zero waste and sustainability. Impact Tracking: Users can track their donations and see the real-world impact they’re making, encouraging continuous engagement. Multi-Language Support: Ensures accessibility for diverse users across regions.

27. Github Play Store Release Technical Documentation Versatility Cross-platform Easy to Learn Unified Backend Services Scalable Database Real-time Analytics Choosing Flutter Firebase Use Google Maps Api Technical Decisions That lead to Winning Top 3 Position Technical Decisions: Location Listings Custom Map Features User-Friendly Navigation Comprehensive Records Version Tracking Clarity in Communication Market Presence User Reviews App Visibility Version Control Team Collaboration Codebase Management

28. Presenting Your Solution Effectively Structure Your Presentation Create an Impactful Demo Video Showcase your app's core features and benefits in 2 minutes . Use clear visuals, real-world use cases, and storytelling. Demonstrate how Google technologies are integrated. Use data to validate the success of your solution Time your presentation to fit within the given duration.

29. Selected of Mumbai Regional Bootcamp Mentorship . Networking Meet Google Community Manager. Top 100 Global Selection! Mentorship from Google Experts Networking Redesigned the Solution. Top 10 Global Selection! $1000 dollars ( 82,768) Google Demo day. Google Official Blog Our Journey

30. Achievements Global Top 3! $3000 dollars ( 2,51,292.45 ) Live Demo Day Swag kit Google Official Blog Google I/O Connect (Bengaluru) Solution Showcase. Meet Google Experts. Networking. Google Sponsored the Flight Tickets.

31. Perks of the Google Solution Challenge Featured on Google Developers Blog : Global recognition for your project. YouTube Live Demo Day : Showcase your solution to a worldwide audience. Exclusive Swag Kit : Branded merchandise and certificates. Invitation to Google I/O Connect (Bengaluru) : Meet Google experts and tech leaders. Fully sponsored travel for selected teams.

32. Some Pro Tips Do not undermine the presentation part. Always have a combination of variety of skills in your team Video Editing Choose a local problem around you Make a product, not a project Show all the creativity you got

33. Team Spoon Share https://tinyurl.com/24fjmma5

34. Ask your doubts

35. For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn. I’d be happy to connect and help! Connect with Me!!!

36. Any Questions? MGM University

37. Takeaways & Next Steps Form a Team of 1 – 4 Members Think about an Idea Build & Innovate

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40. Thank You!