Build the next wave of intelligent solutions with over $45,000 in prizes.
Are you ready to shape the future of artificial intelligence? AWS is thrilled to announce the AWS AI Agent Global Hackathon! From September 8th, 2025 to October 20, 2025, builders worldwide have the opportunity to create AI agents using AWS's suite of AI services, competing for over $45,000 in prizes and exclusive go-to-market opportunities.
This isn't just another hackathon. We're inviting innovators, visionaries, and builders to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI agents. Whether you're passionate about revolutionizing customer service, transforming healthcare delivery, or reimagining industrial automation, this is your chance to bring those ideas to life.
Grand prizes:
Grand prize winners will also receive:
Best of category awards:
The journey begins September 8th and continues through October 20th, 2025. During this time, you'll have the freedom to explore and create using any combination of AWS’s AI services.
Whether you're drawn to the powerful capabilities of Bedrock AgentCore or excited to experiment with our newest offering, Kiro, the choice is yours. We've also created specialized prize categories to recognize excellence across different domains.
Participants will develop and deploy working AI agents using AWS services, with the flexibility to choose from a suite of AWS AI services: Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Amazon SageMaker AI, AWS SDKs for Agents, AWS Transform, and Kiro.
Beyond the potential for cash prizes and go-to-market opportunities, participants have the opportunity to gain:
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What makes a winning submission? We're looking for solutions that demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Set your project apart by embracing these qualities below:
"We're looking for innovative minds who can envision and create AI agents that solve real-world problems in unprecedented ways. This hackathon is your chance to be at the forefront of the rise of agents." -Jing Ning, AI Acceleration Solutions Architecture Leader
Step into the future of AI development with AWS's comprehensive suite of AI services. As a hackathon participant, you'll harness AI/ML infrastructure while benefiting from extensive documentation and support resources. Your projects will run on AWS's scalable, secure development environment, fully integrated with the broader AWS ecosystem. Best of all, the AWS Agents Marketplace offers a direct path to commercialization, transforming your innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.
We understand that building advanced AI agents can be challenging, which is why we're providing comprehensive support throughout the hackathon. Participants will have access to detailed documentation, sample code, regular office hours with AWS experts, and dedicated support channels to ensure their success in building effective AI Agent solutions. Visit the hackathon page for the enablement session calendar and office hour resources.
The future of AI agents is waiting to be built, and we want you to be part of it! Whether you're an experienced AI developer or just starting your journey, this hackathon provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially launch your solution to a global audience.
Are you ready for it? Register now.
This article was reviewed by the Devpost team.
