AI Agent Hackathon x DEG
Join us for the UK AI Agent Hack, a four-day hybrid hackathon running November 22–25, 2025, powered by Digital Energy Grid (DEG) and hosted in partnership with Imperial AI Society, Imperial Blockchain & FinTech Society, Google Developer Groups, and Claude Builder Club at Imperial College London. With £25,000+ in prizes, this event brings together innovators to build next-generation AI agent systems and open-network climate solutions on the Digital Energy Grid infrastructure.
Co-hosted by Beckn Labs at Networks for Humanity (NFH), with partners including Lovable, CUDOS, SIERRA, Networks for Humanity, Claude, and the Entrepreneurship Lab at King’s College Cambridge, as well as the Innovation Hub for Prosperity at Cambridge Judge Business School, participants will explore the intersection of AI, interoperability, open networks, and sustainability.
🏆 Winning team of the Main track will gain:
Exposure to high-profile stakeholders in the UK energy ecosystem: including utilities, startups, investors, foundations, and policymakers.
Incubation and funding pathways through Beckn Labs and the broader DEG ecosystem.
A confirmed slot in the DEG UK pilot for the top solutions.
Stage and Experience Centre visibility at the Digital Energy Grid Summit on November 28, 2025, in Cambridge.
Access to Beckn Labs' global open-network community, unlocking long-term collaboration and career opportunities in open digital infrastructure and climate innovation.
The opportunity to present to leading organizations such as Octopus Energy, UK Government representatives, energy companies, and global experts at the DEG Summit
Register as an individual - team-building and networking kick off on Day 1 at Imperial College!
📅 Event Format
Day 1 (Sat 22nd Nov) – Kickoff (Offline): Networking, team formation, and challenge reveals at Imperial College London.
Days 2 & 3 (23rd & 24th Nov) – Hacking (Online): Collaborate virtually with mentor support and live workshops.
Day 4 (Tue 25th Nov) – Pitch & Demo Day (Offline): Final presentations, judging, and prize ceremony at Imperial.
💻 All offline events will be live-streamed online, and virtual submissions are fully accepted — ensuring equal participation for remote teams.
For Demo Day, Main Track teams must ensure that at least one member participates in person, and local travel costs will be covered. The team that wins the Main Track is also required to attend the DEG Conference, with local travel support provided.