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September is here, and there’s no shortage of ways to get involved in tech, AI, and Web3.
This week’s edition brings you $250K+ hackathons, a UGC program for developers, new fellowships and student programs, scholarships, and a packed lineup of tech events and speaking opportunities across Africa and beyond.
Whether you’re looking to build something, create content, join a fellowship, take the stage, or find your next community, 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
Agentic Cinema: The Blockbuster Hackathon Register →
Prize: $75,000
ETHOnline 2026 Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: September 16, 2026
Commonsmade Register →
Prize: $60,000 · Closes: September 17, 2026
emma Hackathon Register →
Prize: $50,000 · Closes: September 20, 2026
Convex All Gas Hackathon Register →
Prize: $45,000 · Closes: September 22, 2026
The Crypto World’s Fair Register →
Prize: $180,000 · Closes: October 12, 2026
Metropolis Register →
Prize: $250,000+ · Closes: October 13, 2026
Global x402 Challenge Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: October 1, 2026
AI Builder Hackathon 2026 Register →
Prize: €20,000 · Closes: September 8, 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.
$100,000 Moove Developer Fund Apply →
Epoch 13 - 100 ETH The Privacy Round Apply →
$10,000 Team1 Mini Grants Apply →
$50,000 Stellar Community Growth QF Round 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.
Microsoft Copilot Student Ambassador Program Apply →
PipeOps Developers UGC Program Apply →
Claude Campus Program Apply →
Base Batches Apply →
NexaScale Applied AI Fellowship 2026 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.
AI Engineering Bootcamp Apply →
BITCOIN DADA Cohort 12 Apply →
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.
31/08-03/09/26 Lagos: GITEX AI Nigeria 2026 RSVP here
03/09/26 Lagos: Ecosystem Mixer: Antler x BMONI RSVP here
06/09/26 Port Harcourt: Tech Women Fest Lagos RSVP here
07/09/26 Lagos: Lagos Blockchain Week 2026 RSVP here
16-18/09/26 Enugu: Southeast Blockchain & Games Week 2026 RSVP here
12/09/26 Lagos: Indie App Launchpad: Shipaton Lagos 2026 RSVP here
19/09/26 Lagos: She Code Africa Summit 2026 RSVP here
26/09/26 Lagos: Wetech Conference 2026 RSVP here
10/10/26 Jos: Coded-Verse 1.0 RSVP here
13-17/10/26 Enugu: Enugu Blockchain Week 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
07/11/26 Lagos: Anambra Web3 Conference 3.0 RSVP here
📌 Other Opportunities
Discover additional tech opportunities and giveaways you shouldn’t miss.
Speaker Applications for Southeast Blockchain & Games Week 2026 Apply →
Speaker Applications for Lagos Blockchain Week 2026 Apply →
Speaker Applications for Blockf3st Africa 2026 Lagos Apply →
Speaker Applications for Onchain Festival 2026 Apply →
Speaker Applications for DevFest Uyo 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
Shocking Truths About Being A Developer And How To Become One
In this video, you will be walked through actionable tips to organize your workspace, set achievable goals, and create a routine that boosts your productivity as a developer. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or experienced coder, these strategies will help you start the year strong and stay on track.
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Appreciate the roundup. These fellowships all look great on paper, but I never know if I have the bandwidth to commit while juggling a day job...