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A new week means new ways to build, learn, earn, and get involved.
This week, we’ve got $700K in hackathon prizes, new fellowships and builder programs, grants, scholarships, and opportunities to speak, volunteer, and connect at some of the biggest tech events happening across Africa.
Whether you’re looking to ship your next project, grow your network, share what you know, or find your next big opportunity, there’s something here for you.
Let’s dive in! 🚀
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🏆 Hackathons & Contests
Whether you’re a first-timer or chasing a big prize pool, these are the competitions worth your time this week.
Shipaton 2026 Register →
Prize: $700,000
WEEX AI Wars II: Rise of Intelligence Register →
Prize: $200,000
Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026 Register →
Prize: $20,000 · Closes: August 25, 2026
All Things Agentic Hackathon Register →
Prize: $180,000 · Closes: September 1, 2026
Global x402 Challenge Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: October 1, 2026
AI Builder Hackathon 2026 Register →
Prize: €20,000 · Closes: September 8, 2026
Sui Overflow 2026 Register →
Prize: $500,000+ · Closes: August, 2026
💰 Grants & Funding
Whether you’re building, creating, designing, or contributing to the ecosystem in any capacity, there’s capital with your name on it this week.
$50,000 Stellar Community Growth QF Round Apply →
$50,000 Avalanche Research Proposals Apply →
Up to $1M GOAT AI Builder Grants Program Apply →
$30,000 Team1 Builder Grants Apply →
Circle Developer Grant Apply →
Stellar Ecosystem Grant Pipeline Accelerator Apply →
🎓 Fellowships & Programs
These take more effort to apply for, but the mentorship, stipends, and network are worth every minute. Open to all backgrounds, not just technical roles.
Base Batches Apply →
NexaScale Applied AI Fellowship 2026 Apply →
Stellar Journey to Mastery: Monthly Builder Challenges · Prize: $20,000 monthly prize pool in the Builder Track Apply →
📚 Bootcamps & Learning
Whether you’re new to tech & Web3 or leveling up your skills in it, these bootcamps, courses, and scholarships are your fastest path forward.
MA Talent 5K Scholars Apply →
📅 Events & Conferences
From local meetups to global conferences, these are the rooms worth being in this week. Show up, connect, and let opportunities find you.
26/08/26 Accra: Accra AI Summit RSVP here
27-29/08/26 Lagos: Web3 Lagos Conference 2026 RSVP here
31/08-03/09/26 Lagos: GITEX AI Nigeria 2026 RSVP here
06/09/26 Port Harcourt: Tech Women Fest Lagos RSVP here
07/09/26 Lagos: Lagos Blockchain Week 2026 RSVP here
8-19/09/26 Enugu: Enugu Blockchain Week 2026 RSVP here
19/09/26 Lagos: She Code Africa Summit 2026 RSVP here
31/08/26 - Lagos/Abuja: GITEX AI NIGERIA RSVP here
26/09/26 Lagos: Wetech Conference 2026 RSVP here
16/10/26 Lagos: Untitled Design Conference 2026 RSVP here
22-24/10/26 Lagos: Blockf3st Africa 2026 RSVP here
30/10/26 Lagos: Onchain Festival 2026 RSVP here
📌 Other Opportunities
Discover additional tech opportunities and giveaways you shouldn’t miss.
Cardtonic Upskill 4.0 is giving 25 free MacBooks and scholarships Apply →
Volunteer at Devcon 8 India Apply →
Volunteer at Blockf3st Africa 2026 Lagos Apply →
Volunteer at Web3Lagos Conference 5.0 Apply →
Speaker Applications for Blockf3st Africa 2026 Lagos Apply →
Speaker Applications for DevFest Uyo 2026 Apply →
Speaker Applications for Onchain Festival 2026 Apply →
Speaker Applications for Lagos Blockchain Week 2026 Apply →
Speaker Applications for UDC 2026 Apply →
📺 Featured Content
Every week, we go through a lot of content, so you don’t have to. Here’s what actually stood out this week: it could be a video, article, tweet, or book. If it’s here, it’s worth your time.
This Week’s Pick
15 Ways to Make Money as a Developer (Best High-Paying Opportunities!)
Are you wondering how to actually make money with your coding skills? Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced developer looking for new income streams, this video is for you!
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