0xShip Letters #80: $500K+ Funding Opportunities, Bootcamps, Hackathons, Educative Sales
Hey Shipper,
New week, new opportunities — and a quick reminder:
0xShip HQ is a community partner for the W3Node Conference in South Africa, and our members can qualify for a full travel grant.
If you want in, check the Community News section below for the details. 🌍✨
Let’s dive into this week’s opportunities!
Missed last week’s edition? Don’t worry, catch up here and get ready to grab this week’s top opportunities!
ICYMI - This Week’s Highlights
Now, let’s dive into what’s hot this week!
💥 Top Opportunities You Can’t Miss
Whether you’re aiming for $1M hackathons, scholarships, or speaking slots, these game-changers could be your next big break.
Top Hackathons
x402 Hackathon - Register here
W3Node Node Engine Hackathon - Register here
The Rust Africa Hackathon 2026 - Register here
ETHPrague Hackathon 2026 - Register here
MetaMask Advanced Permissions Dev Cook-Off - Register here
$35K Surreal World Assets Buildathon - Register here
$150K Mantle Global Hackathon 2025 - Register here
📚 Learn Tech Skills Online On Educative
Educative’s biggest sale of the year is live, the perfect chance to level up before 2026.
Whether you’re prepping for interviews or learning new skills, their interactive, in-browser courses make learning fast and practical. From System Design, DevOps, Python, JavaScript, and DSA to AI and interview prep, there’s something for every developer.
👉 Claim your extra 10% off: https://www.educative.io
🎯 Growth Opportunities
Looking to grow your skills or expand your network? This section has the trainings, fellowships, and job openings that will help you build a successful career in Web3.
Trainings & Scholarships
One Dev Foundation Fullstack Development Bootcamp - Sign Up Here
Blockfuse Labs Web2 Development Bootcamp - Sign Up Here
2026 ₿OSS Challenge - Sign Up Here
Developer Relations Mentorship Program - Sign Up Here
MLH Fellowship Web Engineering - Sign Up Here
Web3Bridge Rust & ZK Engineering Class - Sign Up Here
Fellowships/Residencies/Incubators
Dev3Pack Fellowship Program - Sign Up Here
Lisk Startup Support Program - Apply Now
The Next Billion Fellowship - Apply Now
💻 Bounties & Open-Source Opportunities
Earn rewards and build your portfolio by contributing to open-source projects! These bounties, grants, and contributions are a great way to grow your Web3 skills while making a real impact.
Grants
$500K+ Thrive Protocol Grants & Funding Opportunities — Check it out here
$2M in grants to build on Kalshi — Check it out here
EF Ecosystem Support Program - Apply Now
$1M Polymarket Builders Program - Apply Now
$15M Lisk EMpower Fund goes live — Check it out here
Scroll Community Grants - Check it out here
Founder Success - Check it out here
Open Source
OnlyDust - Start Contributing
Protocol Labs Developer Guild - Apply Now
Bounties
Cantini - Find Bugs & Earn Rewards
Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty - Contribute & Earn Rewards
ScribbleDAO Content Bounties - Contribute & Earn Rewards
Superteam Earn - Contribute & Earn Rewards
📺 Featured Content
Get inspired with this week’s featured content! Whether it’s project ideas, tips for hackathons, or expert insights, this section is packed with valuable and actionable content.
8 Shocking Ways to Get Hackathon/Project Ideas
In this video, I break down 8 real, practical ways to come up with project ideas that actually win, whether you’re joining a hackathon, looking for your next open-source contribution, or building your portfolio.
Watch Now
🗞️ Community News
0xShip HQ is an official community partner for the upcoming W3Node Conference & Hackathon in South Africa! 🚀
What does this mean for you?
Our members can qualify for an exclusive travel grant that can cover accommodation, transportation, feeding, and even visa fees if required.
If you’d like to participate, register here: 👉https://w3node.io/node-engine
To qualify for the travel grant, be sure to select 0xShip HQ as your community when applying. ✈️
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