Vercel and SWECC are excited to be hosting a hackathon for the Seattle community for the Zero to Agent build week!Zero to Agent is a global build week from April 24 - May 3 where we ship real AI agents with v0 and Vercel. All submissions go into the global competition at Vercel Community with $6,000+ in prizes.Learn more about v0Location: Loew 216
What to expect:
Build a fully operational app: Learn how to use v0 to generate complex UIs, applications, and agentsBuild & Ship: By the end of the event, you will have a fully functioning, fully deployed agent!Whether you're a student, developer, designer, professional in any industry, builder, founder, or AI enthusiasts, you are welcome to come and experience the future of development with Vercel.
Prerequisites: Bring your laptop, some ideas, and a friend!!!
What we'll do:
Quick intro + welcome video from the Vercel team60–90 minutes of hands-on building — design and create a real AI agent using v0Deploy on Vercel — test, iterate, and improve in real timeMeet and connect with other builders across Seattle's tech community
Bonus: Every attendee receives $30 in v0 credits to build with during the event — courtesy of Vercel.
Prizes:1st: $3,000 in v0 credits + $200/mo Vercel Platform credits for 6 months + Vercel Pro
2nd: $2,000 in v0 credits + $100/mo Vercel Platform credits for 6 months + Vercel Pro
3rd: $1,000 in v0 credits + $50/mo Vercel Platform credits for 6 months + Vercel Pro
Judging criteria:
Agent usefulness / real-world applicabilityTechnical execution (built with v0, deployed on Vercel)Creativity and originality
