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There’s a lot to go after this week.
This edition brings you $1M+ in grants and funding, a $700K hackathon, AI-focused challenges and programs, fellowships, speaking opportunities, scholarships, and tech events across Africa and beyond.
Whether you’re looking to build, get funded, learn, speak, or get more involved in the ecosystem, there’s something worth checking out.
Don’t just bookmark the opportunity. Pick one and make your move. 🚀
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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.
Agents at Work Hackathon Register →
Prize: $5,000 · Closes: September 21, 2026
HackAlem AI Register →
Prize: $100,000 · Closes: September 23, 2026
Paystack AI Builder Challenge Register →
Closes: September 24, 2026
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
Shipaton 2026 Register →
Prize: $700,000 · Closes: October 1, 2026
The Crypto World’s Fair Register →
Prize: $180,000 · Closes: October 12, 2026
Agentic Cinema: The Blockbuster Hackathon Register →
Prize: $75,000 · Closes: October 13, 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.
Up to $25,000 Equity-Free Prezenti Grants (Season 3) Apply →
$100,000 Moove Developer Fund 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.
AI Policy Fellowship Spring 2027 · Closes: September 27, 2026 Apply →
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.
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.
16-18/09/26 Enugu: Southeast Blockchain & Games Week 2026 RSVP here
19/09/26 Lagos: She Code Africa Summit 2026 RSVP here
26/09/26 Lagos: Wetech Conference 2026 RSVP here
06-09/10/26 Lagos: Lagos Blockchain Week 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.
Devin Ambassador Program Application Apply →
Migrating from Lisk? Get Celo Builder Ecosystem Support 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
Stop Waiting, Start Winning! The Power Of Starting Now + How To Not Waste Your Time
In this video, you will learn about the power of starting NOW! Learn how to stop wasting time, crush procrastination, and build unstoppable consistency. These practical tips will help you take action today and unlock your full potential.
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