Build and ship real agents. Zero to Agent is a global build week where you go from idea to production-ready agent using v0 and Vercel. You get one submission, and a chance to compete for $6,000+ in prizes.
TIMELINE
THE EXPERIENCE
01
Build Real Agents
Ship something that actually does something useful. Built with v0, deployed on Vercel.
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Global Competition
Compete alongside others from around the world. Show the community what you can build.
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$30 v0 Credits
Every attendee gets $30 in v0 credits to use during the week.
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Community Voting
Voting is open from May 3–4, pick your favorite build.
PRIZES
$3,000 v0 credits
$200/mo Vercel Platform credits
$2,000 v0 credits
$100/mo Vercel Platform credits
$1,000 v0 credits
$50/mo Vercel Platform credits
PLUS VERCEL PRO FOR SIX MONTHS
Picked by the people who build alongside you.
After submissions close, the community votes on their favorite builds. This one's yours to decide.
JUDGING
01
Agent Usefulness
How well the agent solves a real problem and delivers meaningful, practical value for end users.
02
Technical Execution
Code quality, reliability, and how thoughtfully the solution is implemented at scale.
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Innovation
Original thinking and a fresh approach to the solution.
04
User Experience
Clarity, usability, and the overall polish of the product experience.
FAQ
Zero to Agent is a 10-day global build week where you go from idea to production-ready AI agent using v0 and Vercel. Build something real, ship it, and compete for $6,000+ in prizes.
April 24 – May 3, 2026. Community-hosted events happen throughout the week across cities worldwide.
Anyone. Join a community-hosted event near you or participate online. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, all skill levels are welcome.
Nope. You can participate solo or with a team. Each submission is one agent — how you build it is up to you.
v0 and Vercel. Every participant gets $30 in v0 credits to use during the week. You'll build and deploy a real AI agent from scratch.
Submit your deployed agent by May 3. All submissions are featured on the Community Showcase platform for the community and judges to review.
Submissions are evaluated on Agent Usefulness, Technical Execution, Innovation, and User Experience. There's also a separate Community Favorite award decided by community vote.
Over $6,000 in total. 1st place gets $3,000 in v0 credits, 2nd gets $2,000, and 3rd gets $1,000 — all with Vercel Pro for 6 months. Plus a Community Favorite chosen by vote.
SUPPORTED BY
From our previous events: developers building with and for AI through hands-on workshops, demos, and real-time shipping.
