> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hacktoberfest-handbook.mlh.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hacktoberfest-handbook.mlh.com/hack-days-partner-modules/partner-challenge-google-gemma.md). # Google Gemma **Last reviewed:** August 2026 Google supports Major League Hacking and the Hack Days program with AI tools for experimentation and rapid prototyping. This category gives hackers a chance to build with Gemma, Google's family of lightweight, open models. ## Best Use of Gemma 4 It’s time to see how much you can build with a lightweight, open model. Gemma 4 packs multimodal intelligence into an open-weights model that you can access through the Gemini API. Gemma 4 can help you: * Work with text and images to create an assistant that understands more of what users share * Build a focused AI tool for learning, creativity, productivity, or your community * Experiment with an open model while using the Gemini API to move quickly from an idea to a working prototype Bring your idea to life… what will you build with Gemma 4 today? ## Participant Resources Share these resources before and during the event: * [Gemma 4 resources](https://mlh.link/gemma) * [Gemma Quickstart](https://mlh.link/gemma-quickstart) * [Gemma API docs](https://mlh.link/gemma-docs) * [Gemma Beginner Guide](https://mlh.link/gemma-beginnerguide) ## Opening Ceremony Use the opening ceremony materials included in your event onboarding. ## Choosing the Winner Confirm that the winning project actually uses a Gemma model through the Gemini API. Ask the team to identify the model in its README and show the integration in its code or demonstration. ## Expected Prize Prizes vary by region and available inventory. Depending on the event, the winning team may receive an MLH+DEV branded swag bag, a mechanical keyboard, or a digital gift card. Swag bags may include a branded bag, notebook, and other items. Check your event's onboarding materials before sharing prize details with participants. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://hacktoberfest-handbook.mlh.com/hack-days-partner-modules/partner-challenge-google-gemma.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.