We're inviting the next generation of developers to join Agents League, running February 16-27. It's a two-week challenge where you'll build AI agents using production-ready tools, learn from live coding sessions, and get feedback directly from Microsoft product teams.
We've put together starter kits for each track to help you get up and running quickly that also includes requirements and guidelines. Whether you want to explore what GitHub Copilot can do beyond autocomplete, build reasoning agents on Microsoft Foundry, or create enterprise integrations for Microsoft 365 Copilot, we have a track for you.
Important: Register first to be eligible for prizes and your digital badge. Without registration, you won't qualify for awards or receive a badge when you submit.
What Is Agents League?
It's a 2-week competition where you learn by doing:
- š½ļø Live coding battles ā Watch experts compete in real-time and explain their thinking
- š» Build at your pace ā Two weeks to work on your project
- š¬ Get help on Discord ā AMAs, community support, and a friendly crowd to cheer you on
- š Win prizes ā $500 per track, GitHub Copilot Pro subscriptions, and digital badges for everyone who submits
The Three Tracks
- šØ Creative Apps ā Build with GitHub Copilot (Chat, CLI, or SDK)
- š§ Reasoning Agents ā Build with Microsoft Foundry
- š¼ Enterprise Agents ā Build with M365 Agents Toolkit (or Copilot Studio)
More details on each track below, or jump straight to the starter kits.
The Schedule
Agents League starts on February 16th and runs through February 27th. Within 2 weeks, we host live battles on Reactor and AMA sessions on Discord.
Week 1: Live Battles (Feb 17-19)
We're kicking off with live coding battles streamed on Microsoft Reactor. Watch experienced developers compete in real-time, explaining their approach and architectural decisions as they go.
- Tue Feb 17, 9 AM PT ā šØ Creative Apps battle
- Wed Feb 18, 9 AM PT ā š§ Reasoning Agents battle
- Thu Feb 19, 9 AM PT ā š¼ Enterprise Agents battle
All sessions are recorded, so you can watch on your own schedule.
Week 2: Build + AMAs (Feb 24-26)
This is your time to build and ask questions on Discord. The async format means you work when it suits you, evenings, weekends, whatever fits your schedule.
We're also hosting AMAs on Discord where you can ask questions directly to Microsoft experts and product teams:
- Tue Feb 24, 9 AM PT ā šØ Creative Apps AMA
- Wed Feb 25, 9 AM PT ā š§ Reasoning Agents AMA
- Thu Feb 26, 9 AM PT ā š¼ Enterprise Agents AMA
Bring your questions, get help when you're stuck, and share what you're building with the community.
Pick Your Track
We've created a starter kit for each track with setup guides, project ideas, and example scenarios to help you get started quickly.
šØ Creative Apps
Tool: GitHub Copilot (Chat, CLI, or SDK)
Build innovative, imaginative applications that showcase the potential of AI-assisted development. All application types are welcome, web apps, CLI tools, games, mobile apps, desktop applications, and more.
The starter kit walks you through GitHub Copilot's different modes and provides prompting tips to get the best results.View the Creative Apps starter kit.
š§ Reasoning Agents
Tool: Microsoft Foundry (UI or SDK) and/or Microsoft Agent Framework
Build a multi-agent system that leverages advanced reasoning capabilities to solve complex problems. This track focuses on agents that can plan, reason through multi-step problems, and collaborate.
The starter kit includes architecture patterns, reasoning strategies (planner-executor, critic/verifier, self-reflection), and integration guides for tools and MCP servers. View the Reasoning Agents starter kit.
š¼ Enterprise Agents
Tool: M365 Agents Toolkit or Copilot Studio
Create intelligent agents that extend Microsoft 365 Copilot to address real-world enterprise scenarios. Your agent must work on Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Bonus points for: MCP server integration, OAuth security, Adaptive Cards UI, connected agents (multi-agent architecture). View the Enterprise Agents starter kit.
Prizes & Recognition
To be eligible for prizes and your digital badge, you must register before submitting your project.
Category Winners ($500 each):
- šØ Creative Apps winner
- š§ Reasoning Agents winner
- š¼ Enterprise Agents winner
GitHub Copilot Pro subscriptions:
- Community Favorite (voted by participants on Discord)
- Product Team Picks (selected by Microsoft product teams)
Everyone who registers and submits a project wins: A digital badge to showcase their participation.
Beyond the prizes, every participant gets feedback from the teams who built these tools, a valuable opportunity to learn and improve your approach to AI agent development.
Why This Matters
AI development is where the opportunities are right now. Building with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and M365 Agents Toolkit gives you:
- A real project for your portfolio
- Hands-on experience with production-grade tools
- Connections with developers from around the world
Whether you're looking for your first internship, exploring AI, or just want to build something cool, this is two weeks well spent.
How to Get Started
- Register first ā This is required to be eligible for prizes and to receive your digital badge. Without registration, your submission won't qualify for awards or a badge.
- Pick a track ā Choose one track. Explore the starter kits to help you decide.
- Watch the battles ā See how experienced developers approach these challenges. Great for learning even if you're still deciding whether to compete.
- Build your project ā You have until Feb 27. Work on your own schedule.
- Submit via GitHub ā Open an issue using the project submission template.
- Join us on Discord ā Get help, share your progress, and vote for your favorite projects on Discord.
Links
- Register: https://aka.ms/agentsleague/register
- Starter Kits: https://github.com/microsoft/agentsleague/starter-kits
- Discord: https://aka.ms/agentsleague/discord
- Live Battles: https://aka.ms/agentsleague/battles
- Submit Project: Project submission template
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