Unlocking the Power of Agentverse by Fetch.ai - Build, Connect and Discover your AI Agents - Dubai 2025
Unlocking the Power of Agentverse by Fetch.ai - Build, Connect and Discover your AI Agents
🚀 Build the Autonomous Future
📍 The Atrium, Gate District 5, DIFC, Dubai
📅 May 2–4, 2025
Join us at the Dubai AI Campus for an immersive 3-day hackathon hosted by Agentverse by Fetch.ai, in partnership with Token2049 and Dubai AI Campus. Developers, builders, and innovators will come together to explore the frontier of autonomous AI by building real-world agents powered by Web3, LLMs, and decentralization.
Whether you’re a blockchain developer, an AI engineer, or a product designer, this is your chance to build, deploy, and launch your AI agent on the Agentverse platform. With exclusive workshops, expert mentorship, and over $14,000 in prizes, this is the place to shape the autonomous future.
What makes this hackathon special?
Access to cutting-edge tools including ASI-1 Mini, the world's first Web3-native LLM designed specifically for agentic AI
Opportunity to build agents that can reason, plan, and execute complex tasks autonomously
Learn how to monetize your agents through the Agent Token Launchpad
$14,000 prize pool across multiple tracks and special challenges
🧠 Hackathon Tracks
Pick your track and compete for top prizes:
Track 1 – DeFi Agents
Build autonomous agents that interact with DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and blockchain systems.
→ Trading bots, portfolio optimizers, cross-chain monitors.Track 2 – Enterprise Solutions
Automate business workflows and decisions using agent intelligence.
→ Supply chain bots, customer assistants, predictive analytics.Track 3 – Creator Economy
Empower digital creators with tools to grow and monetize.
→ Content distributors, fan-engagement bots, recommendation agents.
⭐ Special Challenge: ASI-1 Mini Integration Excellence
Use ASI-1 Mini, the first Web3-native LLM for agents.
Win $2,500 for the most creative implementation.
Must include:
✔ ChatProtocol v0.3.0
✔ Agentic reasoning & memory
✔ Multi-step task execution
🗓️ Schedule
Day 1: Workshops & Team Formation (May 2)
09:00-09:30: Registration & Breakfast
09:30-10:00: Opening Ceremony
Welcome from Fetch.ai, and Dubai AI Campus
Hackathon overview and rules
10:00-11:30: Workshop 1 - Building with AgentVerse
Platform overview
Agent creation fundamentals
Deployment options
11:30-12:30: Lunch & Networking
12:30-14:00: Workshop 2 - ASI-1 Mini Integration
Introduction to ASI-1 Mini capabilities
API implementation
Reasoning patterns for autonomous agents
14:00-15:15: Workshop 3 - Agent Token Launchpad
Introduction to Agent Token Launchpad
TransactAI payment agent integration
Monetization strategies and best practices
15:15-15:45: Fireside Chat with Humayun
15:45-16:15: Coffee Break
16:15-17:30: Team Formation & Technical Q&A
17:30-19:00: Networking Dinner
19:00-20:00: Hacking Begins
Day 2: Hacking Day (May 3)
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:30-10:00: Daily Kickoff
10:00-12:30: Hacking
12:30-13:30: Lunch
13:30-17:30: Hacking
17:30-18:30: Dinner
18:30-20:00: Evening Hacking & Mentor Sessions
Day 3: Final Day (May 4)
09:00-09:30: Breakfast
09:30-10:00: Final Day Kickoff
10:00-14:00: Last Stretch Hacking
14:00: Submission Deadline
14:00-15:00: Preparation for Presentations
15:00-17:30: Project Presentations (3 minutes per team)
17:30-18:30: Judging Deliberation & Networking
18:30-19:30: Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks
🏆 Prizes
1st in each track: $2,000
ASI-1 Mini Challenge: $2,500
TransactAI Award: $1,000
Plus exclusive Agent Token Launchpad access and a marketing spotlight.
✅ Required Submission Materials
Your submission must include:
Source Code:
Public GitHub repository with well-documented code
Structured README with detailed setup instructions and architecture overview
Requirements file listing all dependencies
Ensure your README.md file includes key details about your agent(s), such as their name and address, for easy reference.
All Agents must be categorized under Innovation Lab. To achieve this, the README.md file of the agent must include the following badges:
Demo Materials:
5-minute demo video showcasing your agent's functionality
Working agent address on Agentverse (if applicable)
Screenshots of your agent in action
Presentation:
Pitch deck (maximum 10 slides) explaining your project
One-page project summary including:
Problem statement
Solution overview
Technical architecture
Business potential
Team Information:
Team member profiles
Roles and contributions
Track-Specific Requirements:
DeFi Track: Documentation of blockchain interactions
Enterprise Track: Business case and ROI analysis
Creator Economy Track: User journey and engagement metrics
ASI-1 Mini Challenge: Demonstration of ASI-1 Mini integration with examples of its reasoning capabilities
All submissions must be made by 14:00 Dubai time on May 4, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
💡 Resources & Support
Documentation & Quick Start Guides
Fetch.ai Tech Pack - Comprehensive guide to the Fetch.ai ecosystem
Agentverse Quick-Start Guides - Step-by-step tutorials for creating different types of agents
ASI-1 Mini Documentation - Guide to using ASI-1 Mini's capabilities
Examples and Sample Projects
Development Tools
uAgents Python Package - For creating microservice agents
Agentverse Platform - For hosting and connecting your agents
Technical Support
Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/fetchai
Onsite Technical Support Team
🧩 Registration
Open now!
Apply as a solo dev or team (2–5 members)
Max 150 participants (global focus, MENA priority)
Diverse experience levels welcome
💬 Mentorship & Judging
Mentors from Fetch.ai, Token2049, and Dubai’s tech scene
Judging based on:
Innovation (30%)
Tech Implementation (30%)
Business Potential (20%)
UX (15%)
TransactAI Use (5%)
🛠 Venue & Logistics
Hacking space, workshops, quiet zones, and networking areas
Full meals, snacks, and coffee
Power, Wi-Fi, testing environments, and rest areas
Eligibility
Open to developers of all skill levels
Teams must consist of 2-5 members (Solo submissions are allowed upon request)
Each participant can be part of only one team
Participants must be present at the venue for the duration of the hackathon
Employees of organizing companies may participate but are not eligible for prizes
Project Requirements
All projects must be original work created during the hackathon
Pre-existing code can be used only if it's open source and properly attributed
All projects must use the Agentverse platform as a core component
Projects must fall within one of the specified tracks
Use of external APIs is allowed with proper attribution
Intellectual Property
Teams retain intellectual property rights to their creations, however, submissions must be open-source
Non-exclusive license is granted to Fetch.ai for promotional purposes
Open source contributions are required
Participants are responsible for ensuring their submissions don't infringe on others' IP
Judging and Evaluation
All judging decisions are final
Projects will be evaluated based on the stated judging criteria
Teams must be present for their project presentation to be eligible for prizes
In case of a tie, the judging panel will make the final decision
Ethical Guidelines
No harmful or malicious agents are permitted
Projects must comply with relevant financial regulations if applicable
All projects must respect privacy and data protection standards
Content created must be appropriate for general audiences
Code of Conduct
We are committed to providing a harassment-free, inclusive experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or nationality.
Harassment includes but is not limited to:
Offensive verbal comments related to protected characteristics
Sexual images in public spaces
Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
Harassing photography or recording
Sustained disruption of talks or other events
Inappropriate physical contact
Unwelcome sexual attention
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the event staff immediately.
Disqualification
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team for:
Violating any of the above rules
Unethical behavior
Disruptive conduct
Failure to attend required activities
Submission of inappropriate content
🤝 Post-Hackathon Support
Winners receive:
Agent listing on Agentverse
Launchpad access
Fetch.ai dev support
Community building & future showcases
🔗 Apply now and help shape the next generation of autonomous AI.
Let’s build the future—agent by agent.