4 months ago
And the winner is…
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and celebrated the innovative projects built with Google Maps Platform over the past 20 years! Congratulations everyone on showcasing your work. ✨
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news for the Google Maps Platform Awards! Our Grand Prix winner is:
Innobrix - The 3D AEC configuration platform
A powerful 3D configuration platform for the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Industries. The SAAS platform creates BIM-based Digital Twins within the immersive world of Google 3D Maps. Find out more about their project here
Go to the Google Maps…
4 months ago
Voting ending soon!
Voting closes on August 31st, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your voice heard.
This is your chance to support the projects that have inspired you the most. You can cast one vote for your favorite project in each of the award categories.
We would love to hear from you about your experience with the hackathon. If you have a few moments, please complete the below feedback form:
Hackathon Participant Questionnaire
Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us celebrate these amazing developers.
4 months ago
Double your chances of winning!
The moment has arrived! This is your chance to win another prize.
While our judges are busy reviewing the incredible submissions for the Google Maps Platform Awards, we want you to have a say in who wins.
Fan voting is officially open!
This is your chance to support the projects that have inspired you the most. You can cast one vote for your favorite project in each of the award categories. Please see the updated rules surrounding voting here.
Voting closes on August 31st, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your voice heard.
After you’ve voted,…
5 months ago
Thank you!
Thank you all for participating in the Google Maps Platform Awards!
It is amazing to see all of the great projects you built with Google Maps Platform APIs and SDKs. We have started reviewing projects and are already wowed with the creativity and effort. Congratulations on all of your hard work!
Please remember, one of the requirements were to join the Google Maps Innovators program.
We will be sharing updates throughout the judging period before the winner’s announcement on September 10th.
Congratulations again!
5 months ago
Today’s the day!
Today is the last day to enter your submission to the Google Maps Platform Hackathon. Submissions are due by 5pm ET.
If you haven't started a submission yet, please do so now. Make sure all of your teammates are invited and have accepted their invitations!
Submission checklist:
- Did you build and publish a project with Google Maps Platform over the last 20 years? Does it leverage at least one Google Maps Platform API or SDK and was or currently is a fully published working software?
- Did you provide a URL to your fully published project for review? If the project…
5 months ago
3 days remain! Video and Image Tips
Three days remain to submit your project in the Google Maps Platform Awards! Submissions close July 31st at 5pm ET.
Your submission video and assets are not a showcase—they are a celebration of your innovative project! Often the first thing judges see, your video is your chance to truly stand out.
Here’s how to make your two minutes matter:
- Make Every Second Count: This isn’t just any video. It is your project’s story and should highlight the unique ways you have leveraged Google Maps Platform to solve problems or create compelling experiences.
- Craft Your Pitch: Focus on the essentials…
5 months ago
How will you show off your project?
There is just one week left to enter your submission to the Google Maps Platform Hackathon. Submissions are due July 31st at 5pm ET.
If you haven't started a submission yet, please do so now. Make sure all of your teammates are invited and have accepted their invitations!
Submission checklist:
- Did you build and publish a project with Google Maps Platform over the last 20 years? Does it leverage at least one Google Maps Platform API or SDK and was or currently is a fully published working software?
- Did you provide a URL to your fully published project for review?…
5 months ago
How will you show off your project?
You're building an incredible project with Google Maps Platform, but how will you showcase it? As the submission deadline approaches, consider how to present your project to score highly in the judging criteria by the judges.
Here are some things to think about as you prepare to share your project:
- Purpose and Functionality: What problem does your project solve, and how scalable and usable is it? Clearly articulate the value and how effectively Google Maps Platform was used.
- Content & Visualization, and User Experience: How creative is your application, and what is its visual quality? Does it present…
6 months ago
How is your presentation coming?
Have you been able to check off any of the following planning steps to showcase your work?
⏹️ Reviewed the requirements
⏹️ Organized and set time aside for this project
⏹️ Brainstormed what to present and how
⏹️ Built, deployed and tested project to make sure it is ready for the spotlight
⏹️ Created and finished the demo video and other requirements
⏹️ Submitted all requirements to the project on Devpost
There are just under 6 weeks remaining in Google Maps Platform Awards. Submissions are due July 31, 2025 @ 2 PM PT.
Good…
7 months ago
Ready to share your story?
Get ready to show your work! We want to hear about your project built with Google Maps Platform. Please share your story, your project's history, and the unique ways you've leveraged Google Maps Platform to solve problems and create compelling experiences beyond the map with your project!
Find stories of projects that make the most out of maps in the Demo Gallery.
Immersive experience for retail marketing
Explore an immersive Retail demo to show brands how they can bring the real and virtual worlds together to deliver engaging and delightful experiences. This project uses Dynamic Maps, Map Tiles, and…
