Google x UTSC AI Bootcamp
This 6-week hands-on GenAI bootcamp is designed for first- and second-year students interested in building real-world AI applications using Google’s Gemini models and Google Cloud.
Participants will work in teams of 3–5 to design, build, and deploy GenAI-powered web applications while learning core concepts such as multimodal AI, vector search, and cloud deployment. The program emphasizes practical learning through guided workshops and project-based development.
Program Details
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Dates: February 20 – March 27, 2026
- Time: Fridays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: IC
- Participant Limit: 50
Applications Open: January 2025
Primary Communication Channel: Discord
Team Size: 3–5 members
🍕 Food will be provided for Week 2-6 workshops.
What You Will Learn
- Using the Gemini API and Google Gen AI SDK (Python)
- Building and deploying GenAI-powered web applications
- Vector embeddings and semantic search
- Multimodal AI use cases (text, images, audio, video)
- Deploying applications on Google Cloud Run
Projects
Participants will complete guided projects such as:
- A GenAI-powered yoga pose recommender using vector search
- A YouTube video summarization web application
- A final team project showcased during the closing session
Showcase, Prizes, and Certificates
- Final project demonstrations to a panel of judges
- Prizes include Google swag and other tech rewards
- Certificates awarded to participants who:
- Submit a project
- Attend at least 3 out of 5 workshops
- Winning teams receive an additional certificate
2/20/20264:00 PM- 6:00 PM GenAIArtificial IntelligenceGoogle Gemini+3