# NEXTGEN AGENTS HACKATHON Welcome to the Nextgen Agents Hackathon! This competition challenges developers to build autonomous AI agents using Fetch.ai’s uAgent framework and connect them directly to the Internet Computer (ICP) for fully on-chain deployment. Participants will deploy their agents on Agentverse, Fetch.ai’s open agent marketplace, and integrate them with ICP canisters, enabling AI-powered applications to run autonomously on decentralised infrastructure. # **📄 Guidelines** **Who can join:** Developers, builders, and AI enthusiasts worldwide **Deliverables:** A functional autonomous agent deployed on Agentverse and integrated with ICP backend canister **Mentorship:** Hands-on guidance from Fetch.ai and ICP DevRels **Rewards:** Top-performing teams advance to **[WCHL 2025](https://wchl25.worldcomputer.com/)** and gain access to funding opportunities and the $300K prize pool, on top of this Hackathon $5K prize pool. **Team requirement:** Bring your team (no solo developers) # 🗓️ Timeline Overview **Dates:** August 1 – August 23, 2025 **Location:** 100% Online **Registration Opens:** August 1, 2025 **Submissions Open:** August 13, 2025 **Registration & Submission Close:** August 23, 2025 **Judging:** August 24 – August 30, 2025 **Winners Announced:** August 31, 2025 **What’s Next:** Winners advance to the **WCHL25 Regional Round (September 2025)** and compete for a **$300K prize pool** # 💰 Prizes 1️⃣ ***1st Place - $2,500*** 2️⃣ ***2nd Place - $1,500*** 3️⃣ ***3rd Place - $1,000*** ***Total Prize Pool - $5,000*** # 🎤 Final Word The **NEXTGEN AGENTS HACKATHON** is your chance to build something meaningful, push AI boundaries, and join a global community shaping decentralized intelligence. 👉 **Register now. Start building August 1, 2025.** LET'S BUILD! 🌐🔥