Innovation does not always emerge from high-tech laboratories or corporate boardrooms. Sometimes, it begins in college cafeterias, hostels, and laboratories. Proving this, three Indian students have earned global recognition from Google for developing practical solutions to everyday campus problems—powered by Google Gemini AI.
The students used Google Gemini as a “thinking partner” to conceptualize, refine, and present their ideas, transforming simple observations from daily college life into impactful technology-driven projects. Their work stood out among participants from across the country, earning them top honors.
1. Feko Pay: Ending the Bill-Splitting Hassle
The first award-winning project, Feko Pay, was developed by Hardik Sachan, a student of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, Delhi.
Hardik identified a common problem faced by students—splitting bills after group meals in campus cafés. His app scans a photo of the bill, identifies individual items, and automatically calculates each person’s share.
According to Hardik, Google Gemini played a crucial role in clarifying the idea, designing the app interface, and strengthening the final presentation.
2. Swappr: Turning Idle Hostel Items into Shared Resources
The second project, Swappr, was created by Garvit Dudeja, a student from MNIT Jaipur.
Garvit noticed that expensive items like guitars, books, and electronic gadgets often lie unused in hostel rooms. Swappr is a campus-based exchange platform that allows students to trade items within their college using a swipe-based, game-like interface.
Garvit credits Gemini for organizing his scattered thoughts and giving the project a clear structure and direction.
3. Rest In Pieces: Giving New Life to Old Lab Projects
The third and most unique project, Rest In Pieces, was developed by Bhavana L., a student from Salem, Tamil Nadu.
She observed that after graduation, seniors’ lab projects—robots, sensors, and hardware components—are often discarded, while juniors are forced to buy the same equipment at high costs.
Her platform identifies reusable hardware from old projects and redistributes them to junior students. Bhavana says Gemini helped her conduct research and present the idea in a compelling and impactful manner.
More Than Just the Top Three
Google Gemini’s role was not limited to the top winners. Several other finalists from different parts of India used the AI tool to develop innovative solutions, including:
- A 24×7 automated printing machine for campuses
- AI-based food waste reduction in college canteens
- A student travel-sharing network for safe and affordable commuting
- A digital out-pass system for hostels
- A robotic monkey deterrent system to reduce crop and residential damage
- Research-based platforms that convert complex data into practical solutions
Innovation Rooted in Real Life
These projects highlight how artificial intelligence, when used thoughtfully, can empower students to solve real-world problems. By blending everyday observations with AI-powered thinking, these young innovators have shown that meaningful change can begin right inside college campuses—and earn recognition on a global platform like Google.
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