0xShip Letters #82: $100K EdTech Grant + $15K Hackathon + A Fellowship That Pays Your Way
Hey Shipper 👋
They say the best time to start was yesterday, and the next best time is now.
If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to take a step forward, this might be your week. We are back with another round of curated opportunities across tech and Web3 - from fellowships and grants to hackathons and jobs.
Got something worth sharing? If you’re building something interesting or know of an opportunity the community should know about, send it our way at hello@0xshiphq.com or through the submission form at 0xshiphq.com.
Let’s dive into this week’s opportunities!🚀
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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.
Hackathons
The Synthesis Online Hackathon Register →
Build agentic infrastructure on Ethereum, judged by AI agents and humans across the ecosystem.
Open prize pool · Online
$15000 Pacifica Hackathon Register →
Compete for a $15K prize pool building with the Pacifica protocol. $15,000 · Online
Dev3pack Global Hackathon Register →
A global build challenge for developers pushing the boundaries of Web3 tooling.
Open prize pool · Online
Shape Rotator Hackathon Register →
Encode Club's virtual hackathon for developers tackling on-chain challenges.
$10,000 · Online
AI Hackathon Register →
Explore the cutting edge of AI development in this open online contest.
Open prize pool · Online
Solana Agent Economy Hackathon Register →
Build the next generation of AI agents natively on Solana.
Open prize pool · Online
📦 Product of the Week
Resolva — A crypto-to-fiat payment platform that lets users send crypto while recipients receive local currency instantly, bridging the gap between digital assets and everyday payments.
💼 Jobs & Internships
Your next role in tech or Web3 could be one application away. Here are the freshest openings across the ecosystem this week.
Several Roles · Nethermind Apply →
One of Web3's leading research and dev firms is hiring across engineering, research, and ops.
Remote-first.
Ambassador · DZap Apply →
Represent DZap's DeFi aggregation platform and grow their community.
Ambassador · ARMchain Apply →
Join ARMchain as an ambassador and drive ecosystem engagement.
Ambassador · Helm Apply →
Help grow Helm's community as a brand ambassador.
1-Month Internship · Cowrywise Apply →
A special International Women's Day internship with one of Nigeria's leading fintech brands.
Limited spots · Apply now
Open-source engineer · Zed Apply →
Contribute to Zed's open-source code editor as a paid engineer.
Remote.
💰 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.
Startup, Founder & Ecosystem Grants
Base Batches 2026 - Student & Robotics Tracks Apply →
Still open - students apply by April 27 for Demo Day in SF; robotics builders apply by March 20 for a funded lab residency in KL + $50K investment.
Apply now
🎓 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.
$100k EdTech Fellowship Programme 2026 Apply →
CcHUB's equity-free grant and fellowship for EdTech founders building the future of learning in Africa.
$100,000 equity-free · 2026
Tangent Program For Founders Apply →
A program for founders exploring early-stage ideas at the intersection of technology and society.
Zanzalu Sponsored Residencies Apply →
Sponsored immersive residency programs for builders, researchers, and creators pushing frontier ideas.
HerSynergy Mentorship Program — Cohort 3 Apply →
Applications are open for mentors. Join and help empower the next generation of women in tech.
📚 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.
WID Web Development Cohort 3.0 Apply →
Women In DeFi's web development training is open to women seeking to enter tech.
Free · Cohort starting soon
Bitcoin Diploma Cohort 7 Apply →
A comprehensive program to deeply understand Bitcoin, from fundamentals to advanced concepts.
Apply now
🧑💻 Bounties & Open Source
Earn rewards and build your portfolio at the same time! Whether you write, code, design, or contribute, these bounties and open-source programs are a great way to grow your skills while making a real impact.
Open Source Contributions
Plan ₿ Network OS contribution Contribute →
Contribute to Bitcoin's open-source education infrastructure and grow your on-chain portfolio.
Ongoing
📅 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.
WWW3 2026 - Women, Web3, Wealth event Register →
A dedicated event exploring the intersection of women, Web3, and financial freedom.
March 21, 2026 · Uyo
The Women In DeFi (WID) Summit Register →
The flagship summit for women building and thriving in decentralized finance.
April 25, 2026 · Lagos
📺 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
Why New Developers Quit – And How to Stay Afloat in Tech & Web3
Most new devs start strong and burn out fast. This video explains why it happens and how you can do things differently to stay and thrive in this space.
🎉 Community Win
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