What Is the Agent.ai Challenge?

The Agent.ai global challenge is for creators of all backgrounds. Whether you're just dipping your toes into AI or crafting complex agents, this challenge is for you.

Why Join?

Build personal AI agents
that solve a problem and
help you grow professionally
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Collaborate with a growing
community of passionate
innovators
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Compete for prizes and
industry recognition
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If you've got an idea, we've got the platform

What Can You Build?

With Agent AI, you can create AI agents across a wide spectrum of use cases. Whether you’re a student experimenting, a professional solving workflow pain points, or a creator building for fun - there’s room for everyone. You might build productivity agents that take meeting notes, marketing agents that repurpose content, developer agents that review code, or even fun agents that make you laugh.



The only limit is your imagination. No code. Just creativity.

Timeline

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Registration Open
Sep 16
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Challenge Duration
Sep 16 - Dec 14
03
Winners Announced
Dec 19

Prizes

HubSpot Innovation Challenge
$30,000
Recognizing agents that expand what is possible with HubSpot.
From workflow automation to advanced integrations, this
challenge highlights solutions that deliver measurable impact for
HubSpot users.
$30,000 USD USD for the top 5 selected agents built for HubSpot’s platforms.
Marketing Mavericks Challenge
$20,000
For creators who bring fresh ideas to marketing and SaaS. Build
agents that simplify outreach, personalize campaigns, or
reinvent communication for teams.
Rewards for agents using webhooks or APIs
Rewards for agents using other Agent AI features
Judging Criteria
logic
Creativity
Innovative problem-solving approach
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Functionality
Practical and effective agent behavior
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Impact
Real-world usability and positive contribution
What You’ll Get
Resources & Mentorship
Learn from industry leaders and gain access to powerful AI tools
Free Access to Latest AI Models
Use OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek and other models for free and build your super agent
Prizes & Recognition
Win cash rewards, recognition, and more

How It Works

01
Register
Sign up for the challenge and receive your tokens
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Build
Use our tools to develop your AI agent
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Submit
Share your project for evaluation
04
Win
Impress the judges and take home amazing prizes!

Organizers

Agent.ai is the #1 professional network for AI agents. Here, you can build, discover, and activate trustworthy AI agents to do useful things. While tightly aligned and integrated with HubSpot, Agent.ai is an independent innovation project founded and funded by Dharmesh Shah to help HubSpot continue to serve growth minded professionals everywhere by offering an ecosystem where anyone can build, customize, discover, and use networks of AI agents.

HackerEarth is the largest community of innovators and creators. Our goal is to connect developers with opportunities globally.
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FAQ

Find answers to common questions about the HackerEarth x Agent.ai Challenge. If you don't see your question here, feel free to contact our support team.

Do I retain ownership of my agent?
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Yes. You keep full ownership. Publishing allows others to use it while keeping your name credited.
Will my agent be visible to everyone once published?
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Yes, agents published to the Agent.ai marketplace can be accessed by other users, unless you choose to make it private.
Where can I find tutorials or support?
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Check the Agent.ai Docs for resources. View help session schedule.
What is the Agent AI Hackathon?
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A global competition to build AI agents that solve real-world problems using cutting-edge AI tools and APIs.
Who can participate?
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Developers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts, and students above the age of 18 from around the world.
Is there a participation fee?
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No, participation is free.
How do I register?
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Click on the “Register” button on the hackathon page and complete the signup process.
Can I participate as an individual?
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No. This is a solo challenge.
Who can participate?
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Open to working professionals from all domains and students. Whether in tech, marketing, legal, HR, finance, or other fields, you can participate.
Is there a registration fee?
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No, participation is completely free.
What are the important dates?
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Dates for registration, agent building phase, and finale are listed on the hackathon page.
How do I get started?
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1. Register for the hackathon
2. Sign up on Agent.ai
3. Choose your use case
4. Build your agent
5. Test and publish to the marketplace
Can I submit more than one agent?
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Yes, but each submission must be unique and meet the judging criteria.
Can I update my agent after submission?
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Yes, you can make improvements until the submission deadline. After judging begins, changes may not be considered.
How will I know if my submission was received?
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You’ll get a confirmation email and your submission will appear under your registered hackathon dashboard. See example screenshot.
Is there a submission deadline?
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Yes. Submit and publish by the deadline stated on the challenge page; late entries may not be reviewed. Add to calendar.
Can I use pre-built code or libraries?
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Yes, as long as they are open-source or you have rights to use them.
Can I submit an existing project?
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Only if it has been significantly improved or modified for this hackathon.
What tech stacks can I use?
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Any, but integrating provided APIs/tools is encouraged.
Will computing resources be provided?
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Some sponsors may provide cloud credits or GPU access. Details will be shared post-registration.
What is this challenge about?
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Your chance to build a smart, functional AI agent using Agent.ai—a no-code platform. The goal is to create and publish a real agent for the Agent.ai marketplace.
Do I need to know how to code?
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No. Agent.ai offers a no-code Agent Builder for drag-and-drop creation. Tech-savvy users can also integrate APIs or use prompts. See our Getting Started guide.
What kind of agents can I build?
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Any useful workflow—examples: Legal Contract Reviewer, Social Media Post Generator, Financial KPI Tracker, Flight Price Monitor, Meeting Action Item Extractor.
What platforms or tools can I integrate my agent with?
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Agents can connect with APIs, webhooks, and common third-party tools like Slack, Google Sheets, or CRMs via Agent.ai’s integrations.
Can I use pre-built templates?
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Yes, templates are allowed, but you must customize them significantly to add originality and value. Browse the template library.
Are there any restrictions on content?
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Agents must comply with Agent.ai’s acceptable use policy—no offensive, harmful, or illegal content is allowed.
What if I face technical issues while building my agent?
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Reach out via the hackathon discussion forum or email support.
Will there be mentorship?
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Yes, mentors from the sponsor and AI experts will be available during the event.
How can I ask questions during the hackathon?
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Through the hackathon discussion forum, Slack/Discord channel, or email support.
What are the judging criteria?
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Originality and impact, functionality and smooth user experience, quality of AI logic and automation, successful marketplace publication. View scoring breakdown.
What happens after I submit?
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Your agent will be reviewed, approved, and published to the Agent.ai marketplace. Top submissions may be featured or awarded.
Will there be any prizes?
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Details on rewards, if any, will be mentioned on the Prizes section of the hackathon page.
What are the prizes?
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Cash prizes, swag, and potential opportunities for collaboration with sponsors.
How will winners be selected?
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Based on judging criteria like innovation, feasibility, and impact.
Will my project be publicly visible?
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Yes, unless you request otherwise during submission.
Can I continue working on my project after the hackathon?
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Absolutely, and you can even explore partnerships with sponsors.

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