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+# 🤖 MCP & Agents Hackathon 2025 🚀
+
+![MCP & Agents Hackathon Banner](https://huggingface.co/datasets/yourusername/mcp-agents-hackathon-assets/resolve/main/banner.png)
+
+## 🌟 Welcome to the Future of AI Agents!
+
+Join us for an exciting week-long adventure into the world of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI Agents! This hackathon brings together developers, AI enthusiasts, and innovators to push the boundaries of what's possible with Anthropic's MCP and agentic systems.
+
+**📅 Date:** May 26 - June 1, 2025  
+**📍 Location:** Global & Online  
+**🏆 Prizes:** $10,000+ in prizes to be won!
+
+## 💡 What is MCP?
+
+Model Context Protocol (MCP) is Anthropic's innovative protocol that enables models to interact with the world. Learn more at [modelcontextprotocol.io](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction).
+
+## 🛠️ Hackathon Tracks
+
+### 🔧 Track 1: MCP Server Implementation
+Build, extend, or innovate on MCP servers. Create powerful backends that leverage the full potential of the Model Context Protocol.
+
+### 🧩 Track 2: Custom Agent Components
+Design and develop custom Gradio components specifically optimized for agent interactions. Make agent interfaces more intuitive, responsive, and powerful.
+
+### 🤖 Track 3: Agentic Demo Showcase
+Create a complete end-to-end application that demonstrates the power of AI agents using MCP. Show us what agents can do!
+
+## 🎁 Prizes
+
+Total prize pool: **$10,000 USD**
+
+### For each track:
+- 🥇 First Place: $2,000 USD
+- 🥈 Second Place: $1,000 USD
+- 🥉 Third Place: $500 USD
+
+### Special awards:
+- 🌟 Community Choice: $500 USD
+- 💫 Most Innovative Use of MCP: $500 USD
+
+All participants will receive:
+- 🎖️ Digital participation certificate
+- 👕 Exclusive digital hackathon badge for your Hugging Face profile
+
+## 📝 How to Participate
+
+1. **Join our Organization**: Click the "Request to join this org" button at the top right corner of this page
+2. **Register**: Fill out [this registration form](https://forms.gle/exampleRegistrationLink)
+3. **Form a Team**: Teams of 1-5 members allowed
+4. **Build Your Project**: Follow the specific guidelines for your chosen track
+5. **Submit**: Push your project to this organization before the deadline (June 1, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC)
+
+## 🗓️ Schedule
+
+### Pre-Hackathon Events
+- May 19: Introduction to MCP Webinar
+- May 21: Agent Development with Gradio Workshop
+- May 23: Last-minute Q&A and Setup Help
+
+### Hackathon Week
+- May 26: Opening Ceremony (9:00 AM UTC)
+- Daily Office Hours:
+  - MCP Support with Abubakar: 10:00 AM UTC
+  - Custom Components with Freddy: 2:00 PM UTC
+  - Agent Development with Yuvi: 6:00 PM UTC
+- June 1: Final Submissions Due (11:59 PM UTC)
+
+### Post-Hackathon
+- June 3-5: Judging Period
+- June 6: Winners Announcement
+
+## 💻 Resources
+
+### Technical Documentation
+- [Getting Started with MCP](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction)
+- [Gradio Component Development Guide](https://gradio.app/docs)
+- [Agent Development Resources](https://huggingface.co/docs)
+
+### Starter Templates
+- [MCP Server Boilerplate](https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-server-starter)
+- [Custom Component Template](https://github.com/yourusername/gradio-component-template)
+- [Basic Agent Demo](https://github.com/yourusername/basic-agent-demo)
+
+## 🎯 Submission Guidelines
+
+### Track 1: MCP Server Implementation
+1. Your submission must implement or extend the MCP specification
+2. Include a README.md with:
+   - Overview of your implementation
+   - Setup instructions
+   - Examples of usage
+3. Tag your repository with "mcp-server-track"
+
+### Track 2: Custom Agent Components
+1. Component must be compatible with Gradio's latest version
+2. Include a demo showing the component in action
+3. Provide documentation on component usage
+4. Tag your repository with "custom-component-track"
+
+### Track 3: Agentic Demo
+1. Create a complete application that showcases AI agents
+2. Include a video demo (max 5 minutes)
+3. Provide setup instructions
+4. Tag your repository with "agent-demo-track"
+
+## 🌐 API Credits for Participants
+
+Thanks to our generous sponsors, participants will receive:
+- Anthropic API credits: $25 for the first 250 registered participants
+- [Additional sponsor] API credits: $XX for all participants
+- [Additional sponsor] Cloud computing credits: $XX for all teams
+
+*Details on how to claim your credits will be sent upon registration approval.*
+
+## 👥 Connect With Us
+
+- Join our [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/example)
+- Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/example)
+- Subscribe to our [YouTube Channel](https://youtube.com/example)
+
+## ⚖️ Hackathon Policies
+
+By participating in this hackathon, you agree to:
+- Our [Code of Conduct](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/code-of-conduct)
+- The [Submission Guidelines](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/example)
+- Our [Intellectual Property Policy](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/example)
+
+All submissions must be original work created during the hackathon period.
+
+## ❓ FAQ
+
+**Q: Do I need to have experience with MCP to participate?**
+A: No! We welcome participants of all skill levels. We'll provide resources to help you get started.
+
+**Q: Can I participate as an individual?**
+A: Yes! You can participate as an individual or in a team of up to 5 members.
+
+**Q: How will projects be judged?**
+A: Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, usability, and impact. Community votes will also be considered for the Community Choice award.
+
+**Q: Will there be support available during the hackathon?**
+A: Yes! We'll have daily office hours with experts, a dedicated Discord channel, and comprehensive documentation.
+
+---
+
+*We can't wait to see what you build! Join us for this exciting journey into the future of AI agents.*
+