Next Top AI Agent Startup Competition

March 3-31, 2025

Next Top AI Agent Startup Competition

Worlds Largest AI Agent Startup Competition

Over $500,000 in Prizes

Hosted by

About the competition

Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to the Next Top AI Agent, an online and international Startup Competition and accelerator program hosted by GDA Capital and the Founder’s Hub Network and powered by Devolved AI and Alpaca Network to launch the next wave of AI Agent entrepreneurs.

This prestigious startup competition brings together enterprises building cutting edge decentralized AI technology with early stage AI investors and the next generation of disruptive technology innovators—uniting to build a future with decentralized Artificial Intelligence.

Next Top AI Agent brings together 4M+ active developers and leaders in emerging tech with a prize pool of over $500K+ in grants, and a combined audience of over 500k+.

In partnership with the Blockchain Education Network, known for nurturing projects with combined val of ~20B; such as Augur, Iota, Optimism, among others; we are rallying participants from top universities like Harvard, Stanford, MIT, UPenn, McGill.

Schedule and Deliverables

Innovate. Collaborate. Transform.

The Next Top AI Agent is the opportunity to build, pitch and test ideas in front of industry leaders, protocols and investors, where the brightest minds are competing to design AI agents that will disrupt industries, create impactful solutions, and drive business success.

Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a seasoned developer, or a visionary entrepreneur, all builders can compete for different prize categories, crypto bounties, and ultimately the opportunity for their idea to be taken to the next level.

One Month Incubation

Our structured one-month incubation period allows participants to continuously build, and stay incentivized to get their startup to market.

The competition involves three phases:

Phase 1: Announcement & Sign-Up

Kick off the competition by registering your team and submitting your AI agent project ideas. Detailed guidelines and resources will be shared to help you get started.

Phase 2: Competition Begins

Participants will develop their projects and tackle challenges aimed at testing innovation and impact. Judges will evaluate submissions and select finalists for the next phase.

Phase 3: Live Pitches

Finalists will present their projects live to a panel of judges and a global audience. Showcase your vision and compete to become the Next Top AI Agent.

Tracks and Themes

Our tracks align with key industries of decentralized AI and AI Agent innovation, offering participants the opportunity to build in categories that drive value where it matters most.

FounderMatch

ML Algorithm for Optimal Mentor-Founder Matching

Develop an AI agent or swarm that leverages machine learning and recommendation systems to optimize mentor-founder pairings, fostering impactful and sustainable startup growth.

Objectives

Build a hybrid recommendation system combining collaborative filtering, content-based algorithms, and NLP for profile matching.
Create a model that adapts dynamically to real-time feedback and improves match quality over time.
Showcase measurable outcomes such as improved mentorship success rates or enhanced founder satisfaction.

Objectives

$5,000 for the most innovative and effective mentor-founder matching AI agent.

PredictiveMetrics

AI Engine for Forecasting Startup Success Indicators

Design an AI agent or LLM-powered model that predicts key indicators of startup success using advanced analytics and big data integration.

Objectives

Develop a machine learning engine capable of analyzing multi-dimensional datasets to forecast startup potential.
Include features such as growth trajectory analysis, anomaly detection, and real-time market signal integration.
Demonstrate actionable insights for investors and stakeholders to mitigate risks and capitalize on high-potential opportunities.

Objectives

$5,000 for the most accurate and insightful startup success prediction tool.

AutoDD

Automated Due Diligence Using Natural Language Processing

Create an AI agent that automates and enhances the due diligence process, making it faster, more accurate, and cost-effective.

Objectives

Build an NLP-powered system capable of extracting, analyzing, and summarizing critical information from documents such as contracts and reports.
Integrate risk assessment models to flag potential issues and compliance gaps.
Provide a scalable framework that can handle large volumes of due diligence tasks across industries.

Objectives

$10,000 for the most efficient and reliable automated due diligence AI agent.

EthPar

Revolutionizing Ethereum efficiency using AI

Leverage AI to optimize Ethereum transactions and smart contracts, boosting speed, reducing costs, and enhancing network scalability.

Objectives

Develop an AI-driven system to optimize Ethereum transaction processing and smart contract execution.
Implement predictive models to minimize gas fees, reduce latency, and enhance network performance.
Create a scalable framework that improves Ethereum’s throughput while maintaining security and decentralization.

Prizes

300,000 $ETHP split between the winners

Alvara Protocol

Advancing AI-driven ETF investment strategies

Design AI-powered strategies that optimize erc7621 portfolio management, enhancing returns, minimizing risks, and adapting to dynamic market conditions.

Objectives

Develop AI agents to analyze market trends and optimize portfolio allocation in real-time.
Integrate risk management models to identify and adapt to market volatility.
Create automated framework within the Alvara Protocol to enhance investment performance and efficiency.

Prizes

$25,000 USD $ALVA split between the winners

Alpaca Network

Tokenizing AI models for new applications

AI agents that enable creation, ownership, and exchange of value through tokenization, unlocking new applications, revenue streams, and collaborative opportunities on the Alpaca Network.

Objectives

Develop framework to tokenize AI models, enabling decentralized ownership and seamless exchange.
Implement smart contracts to facilitate licensing, revenue sharing, and collaborative development of AI assets.
Create decentralized applications on the Alpaca Network for discovering, trading, and deploying AI models across industries

Prizes

$25,000 USD $PACA split between the winners

Devolved AI

Decentralized AI Data NFT Marketplace

Create a secure, on-chain marketplace for AI training datasets using NFTs, enabling transparent ownership, quality validation, and $AGC-powered access control.

Objectives

Design smart contracts for minting Data NFTs with embedded access rights, contributor metadata, and revenue-sharing logic.
Build a decentralized application for dataset upload, encrypted storage, discovery, and tiered licensing.
Implement a multi-layer validation system with $AGC incentives, reputation scoring, and slashing for inaccurate reviews.

Prizes

$10,000 USD $AGC split between the winners

Token Events

AI Agents for event marketing, distribution and analytics

Leverage AI agents to transform event marketing, streamline ticket distribution, and deliver advanced analytics for maximizing engagement and revenue with Token Events.

Objectives

Develop AI agents to automate and optimize event marketing campaigns, targeting the right audiences for maximum engagement.
Implement intelligent systems for efficient ticket distribution, pricing optimization, and fraud prevention.
Create analytics tools that provide real-time insights into attendees and revenue growth.

Prizes

25,000 $TKN split between the winners

GPT360

AI Agents for Marketing

Develop AI agents to revolutionize marketing strategies, automate customer engagement, personalize content, and drive data-driven growth with GPT360.

Objectives

Develop AI agents to automate marketing workflows, including content creation, campaign management, and customer engagement.
Implement AI models to analyze consumer data, enabling hyper-personalized marketing strategies and targeted outreach.
Create scalable platforms that optimizes marketing performance through real-time analytics, A/B testing, and continuous learning.

Prizes

20K value with packages that have full access to all functions, integrations of protocol and shilling feature access

The winners will also have a shot at becoming core contributors and team members of F3AI.

In addition, Top 3 winners in each track will be awarded with SaaS tooling and credits of up to $1.5 Million.

Startups, small businesses, and freelancers can significantly enhance productivity and reduce costs by accessing exclusive deals on essential SaaS tools. F3AI offers a wide range of solutions across various categories, including:

Project Management: Tools to streamline collaboration and organization.
Cloud Services: Substantial credits from leading providers for scalable infrastructure.
CRM and Sales: Applications to efficiently manage customer relationships and sales pipelines.
Marketing: Services designed to simplify and optimize marketing efforts.

Full access to a broad range of exclusive deals.
Regular updates with new offers each month.
Cost savings on tools already in use.
Access to a private global community of entrepreneurs.

Here are some top SaaS tools and their exclusive offers available:

AWS Activate

Amazon’s cloud services platform offers 20-50% off your monthly spend and $2,000 in credits, with potential savings up to $300,000.

Notion

Enhance team organization and productivity with 6 months free on the Plus plan, including Unlimited AI, saving up to $6,000.

Brevo

Centralize marketing and sales tools with 75% off the annual Business Plan, saving up to $5,661.

Stripe

Manage online payments with waived fees on your next $20,000 in payment processing, saving up to $500.

Perplexity AI

Access advanced AI capabilities with 3 months free on the Enterprise Pro plan (up to 50 seats), saving up to $3,000.

Webflow

Create powerful websites without coding, with 1 year free on a CMS site plan, saving up to $348.

Zendesk

Build a customer success support suite with 6 months free, saving up to $50,000.

Make

Automate workflows with a no-code solution, offering 12 months free on the Teams plan, saving up to $636.

Airtable

Easily store and organize data with $1,000 in credits for 1 year.

HubSpot

Utilize CRM, marketing automation, and customer service tools with 30% off Professional and Enterprise plans for 1 year, saving up to $2,000.

Prizes

Recognizing Excellence and Impact

The competition hosts multiple prize categories, or as we like to call them, tracks. Each track will have different submission requirements and prizes to be won.

You can opt-in to multiple tracks! In addition, there will be prizes that include launches on launchpad, listing on centralized or decentralized exchanges, mentorship, and more to accelerate AI Agents that are developed during the competition.

Launch Access

Access to launch on leading launchpads including Paca Launch, and premier access to startup labs.

Special Mentions

Mentorship, accelerator opportunities, and sponsor-backed rewards.

SaaS Tooling

F3AI will provide Top 5 Participants in each category with access to $1.5M in tooling and 4 weeks of hands-on acceleration and masterclasses.

Educational Webinars

A week of expert-led webinars, providing participants with the necessary insights to succeed.

To maximize the benefit for participants, all webinars are scheduled within the first weeks of the competition, ensuring that participants are well-equipped from the outset.

The event begins with an open call for participants, followed by a one-month incubation period. Participants are expected to hit milestones, including developing AI agent prototypes and gathering user feedback.

This approach ensures continuous progress and provides participants with valuable mentorship throughout the competition.

Final Pitch and Timeline to Market

The competition culminates in a final pitch event with selected teams presenting to a panel of judges, including industry executives and investors.

Main Partners

We are proud to collaborate with industry leaders and innovators dedicated to advancing the next generation of AI technology. Our partners play a crucial role in supporting and inspiring groundbreaking solutions throughout this competition.

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TRACK HOSTS

Academic Partners

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Judges and Mentors

Leaders Inspiring Change

Our judges and mentors are industry visionaries committed to excellence in technology and innovation. Together, they provide global insights and guidance to teams.